Protection without the politics
You choose who represents you at work. TPAA is independent and run by teachers, and none of your membership fees go to the ALP or any other political party. Your fees pay for workplace support and Professional Indemnity Protection for eligible members.
Run by teachers, backed by a national network
Run by teachers, for teachers
TPAA's elected executive are teachers, so the people making decisions know the job first-hand.
Become a member in minutes
Find your state and join online in a few minutes to get immediate access to member support.
Compare what you pay
None of your dues go to the ALP or any other political party. Check our current fees on the join page and compare them with what you pay now.
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Your fees stay out of politics
TPAA does not donate to any political party, including the ALP. Your fees pay for member support, workplace protection and the services on our services page. Check our current fees on the join page and compare them with what you pay now.
Reform The Education System
Want higher pay?
Want to be in control of what and how you teach?
Want order and discipline supported in your school?
Read our Go Local plan for local schools
See how we intend to achieve those goals and more
Teacher Academy
Teacher Academy provides a modern learning platform designed to support the professional growth of teachers.
With a growing library of courses and resources now hosted through the Teacher Academy, you'll find content and certificates to help you upskill and re-skill and meet your CPD hours.
By joining a Red Academy, professionals not only advance their own learning, they strengthen themselves towards better workplaces and outcomes for all professionals.
Proudly part of the Red Union Network
TPAA is a professional association, and part of the Red Union Network, a group of independent, member-led associations across Australia and New Zealand. Being part of the network means your membership draws on shared industrial expertise, legal resources and advocacy experience, while TPAA stays independently governed.
No TPAA membership fees are used to support any political party, including the ALP.
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A Proud Red Union Partner
TPAA is proudly supported by Red Union Support Hub.
Red Union Support Hub is a subscription service that services and joins subscribers to its various professional associations and union affiliates. RUSH supports nurses, teachers, doctors, police officers and other workers across Australia.
By referring a friend to any Red Union organisation, you will receive a discount on your next subscription payment. See which professional associations you can refer to here.
Choose who represents you
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