Membership
Annual membership to SSASA is a school membership, meaning that all staff in your school become members of our association.
Professional Support and Representation
- Advocacy: Representation of small schools’ interests to the Department for Education and government, ensuring the unique needs and perspectives of smaller sites are heard in policy and funding decisions.
- Networking: Access to a professional network of leaders and staff from similar-sized schools for collaboration, sharing of ideas, and problem-solving.
- Professional Learning: Opportunities to participate in conferences and professional development activities tailored to the context of small schools.
Bi-annual Learning Conference
- Conference for Staff: Access to a bi-annual learning conference specifically designed for staff in small schools, focusing on relevant strategies, innovations, and opportunities to share best practice among peers.
Community and Wellbeing - Peer Support: A collegial network offering support with challenges that may be unique to small schools, reducing professional isolation.
- Information and Communication
- Regular Updates: Information on policy changes, events, and initiatives that may specifically impact small schools.
- Voice in Decision-Making: Input into strategic planning and consultation processes that shape the direction of primary education in South Australia.
