School Association Committees

Information and resources to support parents and schools in managing their School Association.

School Association Committee Handbook

Information about the administration and procedures of a School Association Committee, including elections, the constitution, meetings, subcommittees and finances. The Handbook also links to editable forms and templates that Committees can use to make meeting their administrative requirements simple and straightforward.

School Association Committee Handbook: Volume One (PDF, 8MB)

School Association Committee forms and templates:

Template 1 School Association Appointment of Community Member (optional form)
Template 2 School Association Member Register (optional template)
Template 3 Checklist – Holding Elections
Template 4 School Association Committee Nomination (optional form)
Template 5 School Association Committee Ballot Paper (optional template)
Template 6 Amending the School Association Constitution (optional form)
Template 7 School Association Agenda (optional template)
Template 8 School Association Minutes (optional template)
Template 9 Checklist – Holding Annual General Meetings
Template 10 School Association Motion Table
Template 11 School Association – Motions – What, Why and How
Template 12 Subcommittee Terms of Reference (optional template)
Template 13 Restricted Activity Application Form (mandatory form)

School Association Constitutions

Frequently asked questions about School Associations

Answers to commonly asked questions about School Associations and the changes to how an Association operates.

Secretary’s Instructions for School Associations

Instructions from the Secretary, Department for Education, Children and Young People for the operation of School Associations in Government schools and colleges.

Ministerial Instructions for School Associations

Instructions from the Minister for Education and Training for the operation of School Associations in Government schools and colleges.

Community Empowered Schools

- Roles and Responsibilities of Parents in School Associations

The Game Changer Board Game

If you would like more information:

See the fact sheets on School Associations and School Association Committees
Visit the School Associations webpage
Email your enquiry to schoolassociations@decyp.tas.gov.au, or
Phone the Department for Education, Children and Young People on 1800 816 057 (Free call).