THE COMMONWEALTH REFORM SUPPORT FUND IS DISCONTINUED

The Australian Government determines it will no longer fund Independent School Associations and the Catholic sector to support schools in meeting the requirements of the National School Reform Agreement (NSRA).

This decision leads to a reduction in staffing at the AISSA and highlights the strategic need to diversify its funding streams to ensure its ability to continue delivering exceptional member services.

To demonstrate the benefits of continued funding for reform priority work, the AISSA meets with key Senators and Members of Parliament and raises the issue with the State Government, which makes representations to its Federal counterparts, and assists individual schools in preparing letters and supporting documentation to engage with their local Members of Parliament.

The AISSA strongly argues that it is essential that all governments recognise that what supports quality education is equity of access and opportunity, regardless of jurisdiction or sector, and the need for governments to make a financial commitment to funding reform.