Collaboration Over Competition is a vital component of ISA's Key Policy Ask 2: Ending the Blame Game. Instead of pitting sectors against each other, we should work together to solve real challenges in education like teacher shortages, student wellbeing, and tech integration.

At ISA, we believe that stable funding for families is essential to protect their choice in education. In these tough economic times, Australian families shouldn't have to worry about sudden school fee hikes due to unpredictable government funding. Stable funding helps

ISA’s election ISA's Key Policy Ask 3 is Supporting Our Most Vulnerable Students. Many Independent schools serve students facing complex socio-educational challenges, and these schools require stable, adequate funding to continue providing essential services. Schools working

Central to ISA’s election Key Policy Ask 4, Investing in Cross-Sector Innovation, we are proposing a $50 million Cross-Sectoral Innovation Fund over four years to support initiatives aligned with the BFSA and the Expert Panel’s Review. It will prioritise projects that bring

School Choice Counts: Our Community Voices 🎓📚 Today ISA joined with AISNT and principals and school representatives from The Essington School Darwin, Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Sattler Christian College, the Australian Association of Christian Schools and Tiwi College to

ISA WELCOMES INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION, CALLS FOR MORE CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION As part of its School Choice Counts campaign, ISA is calling for national investment in innovation across all school sectors to support the future of Australian education. ISA Chief Executive

🎬 New School Choice Counts Videos to Share! 🌟 📚 ISA has released two compelling new campaign videos that highlight the importance of school choice and advocate for families' rights to make educational decisions without being punished for them. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📹 Check out the short

Central to ISA’s election Key Policy Ask 5, Building Choice into the Future, we are advocating for increased funding in the Capital Grants Program to support the sustainable growth of Independent schools. As the fastest-growing sector in Australia’s education system, by 2033 an

ISA has welcomed today’s announcement by the Coalition of a significant new funding package for Indigenous boarding schools. ISA CEO Graham Catt said the announcement recognises the vital role that Indigenous boarding schools play in closing the education gap for students from

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ISA’s Director of Public Affairs, Shaun Rigby, in today’s Canberra Times (and several other publications) on why choosing the most suitable education for your child shouldn't come with guilt or criticism. #SchoolChoiceCounts #IndependentSchoolsAustralia

With just three days until the federal election it is worth having a look at ISA's School Choice Counts scorecard. ISA wrote to the Labor Party, the Coalition, the Australian Greens and several Teal/ independent members to ask them their positions on Independent Schools

This election, Independent schools are calling on all political parties to commit to 5 key policies that protect family choice and ensure fair funding, so students can continue to thrive without families being burdened by increased costs due to poor policy decisions. These are:

Tomorrow the nation votes on who will form the next government. This election, school choice counts. And your voice matters more than ever. Many Independent school families are making sacrifices to choose the most appropriate school for their children, and they shouldn't be

📣SCHOOL CHOICE COUNTS FOR FAMILIES – LATEST ACARA REPORT SHOWS 31% GROWTH IN ENROLMENTS AT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 📚 New data released today in the National Report on Schooling in Australia 2024 confirms the long-term shift in enrolment towards Independent schools, with a 30.7%

ISA supports the important work of reconciliation. National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This year’s

MORE FAMILIES, MORE DIVERSITY, ONE MESSAGE: SUPPORT SCHOOL CHOICE Independent school enrolments have surged to a record 744,993 students across 1,230 schools, according to ISA's 2025 ISA Snapshot released today. It confirms that Independent schools are more diverse, more

MORE FAMILIES, MORE DIVERSITY, ONE MESSAGE: SUPPORT SCHOOL CHOICE Independent school enrolments have surged to a record 744,993 students across 1,230 schools, according to ISA's 2025 ISA Snapshot. It confirms that Independent schools are more diverse, more in-demand, and more

UPDATED: ISA’s quarterly Trends in Key Economic Parameters report is now live. This edition highlights the economic environment as it relates to schooling, including: CPI figures by major city Unemployment rates by state Consumer confidence trends Wage and producer price

It’s #NAIDOCWeek. A time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the