About AGTA
Vision, Mission, Values
The Australian Geography Teachers Association’s statements of purpose had not been updated for many years. Over the previous meetings, the board has worked towards updating our vision, mission and values to better reflect our contemporary work. We are additionally working on updating our constitution and considering registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission to better demonstrate how the work we do uses Geography to advance education across Australia.
Vision
Every young Australian thinking geographically: understanding people, places and environments, and equipped to shape a better future.
Mission
AGTA is the national voice for geography education. Working with our member associations, we advocate for geography as a distinct and essential discipline, support and connect everyone who teaches it from Foundation to Year 12, and promote the pathways geography opens for students.
Values
INTEGRITY
We act transparently, govern well and communicate openly and honestly.
PROFESSIONAL GENEROSITY
We share expertise, ideas and resources, and work with affiliates of every size and with partner organisations.
EXCELLENCE
We uphold high standards in geography teaching and learning, grounded in geographical scholarship and evidence.
INCLUSION
We serve every student and every teacher in every place: primary and secondary, in-field and out-of-field, metropolitan, regional and remote.
STEWARDSHIP
We care for the discipline, for AGTA’s legacy and future, and for the places and Country we teach about.