About Membership

ALEA MEMBERSHIP

ALEA provides support and professional development through international, national, State and regional conferences, workshops and seminars, journals, position papers and other publications.

The Association also provides a major advocacy role in relation to significant literacy issues, allowing members to participate in local, state and national forums concerning literacy; respond to government; and participate in major policy initiatives.

When you join ALEA you will have direct access to:

• Professional development for teachers at all levels, through activities organised by ALEA Local Councils around Australia

• The latest information on developments in language and learning through ALEA publications

• Invitations to attend State and National conferences each year, at discounted rates

• Opportunities to meet with educators, authors and illustrators

• Professional dialogue and sharing of expertise and best practice

• Three regular mailouts each year which include:

The Australian Journal of Language and Literacy (AJLL)

Practically Primary (PP) and Literacy Learning: the Middle Years (LL) (Comprehensive members receive both; Basic members choose one of these)

ALEA Today newsletter and eNews

• Other special members’ offers and resources designed to help you in your profession

• Participation in a growing online community of people dedicated to literacy development and language learning.

On joining, you will have the opportunity to be connected to an ALEA Local Council in your area and invited to participate in local activities. Find out more about ALEA Local Councils here.

Join or renew ALEA membership online now.

A pdf of the ALEA membership application / renewal form can be found here. Please be aware that online applications and renewals are processed immediately. Hard copy applications and renewals may take around two weeks to process.

Membership enquiries to:

ALEA National Office
Freephone (within Australia): 1800 248 379
Email: membership@alea.edu.au