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Welcome to APPA

The Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) is the national professional association for primary school principals in Australia.

APPA represents affiliated state and territory Government, Catholic and Independent primary schools across the nation with over 7,000 members.

It is the national voice on national issues and speaks directly to the Federal Government on matters that concern school principals and their school communities.

The About APPA page has more information and the APPA Business and Projects pages detail APPA's activities.

15 May:  APPA today welcomed the funding commitment detailed in the federal budget and has released a Media Release asking that governments now work together to get this vital funding in place across Australia.  Read more »

7 May:  APPA encourages school communities to get involved in the National Walk Safely to School Day initiative on Friday 24 May.  Read more »

24 April:  With the signing of the Commonwealth-NSW funding agreement APPA is optimistic in its Media Release that other Premiers and Chief Ministers will recognise student potential for the future good.  Read more »

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