Territory associations

About Us

We are a not-for-profit association with the aim of advancing education throughout the Northern Territory by building the capacity of NT educators through the power, collegiality and expertise of professional teaching associations.

PTANT works closely with the major education stakeholders in the Territory, including the Department of Education and Training, the Teacher Registration Board NT, Catholic Education and independent schools. By their nature, associations work across sectors, across all learning areas and across all stages of schooling – so we have our fingers on the pulse!

PTANT is led by a voluntary board and is supported by an Executive Officer employed through the Department of Education and Training. This model allows for the knowledge and expertise of committed educators to sit on the board, with administrative and executive duties supported by a full time staff member.

Our work is guided by our Strategic Plan which aligns our work to wider education priorities. We meet regularly with the Department of Education and Training and annual with the relevant minister to ensure our work best supports the teaching and learning of Territory students through supporting teachers and educators.

Please visit our “About” page to learn more about PTANT and how we work to support education across the Territory.

Our work

Advancing education

Providing grants and support for professional learning, and facilitating the biennial Festival of Teaching. 

Association support

Support with governance, ICT needs, document storage and administrative support.

Advocacy

Advocating for associations and education at the Territory level, and through our national networks. 

Recognition

Acknowledging the work of our hardworking members through the biennial PTANT awards. 

Festival of Teaching

The Festival of Teaching is PTANT’s major professional learning event. Held biennially, the Festival is for teachers, by teachers and is designed to provide practical professional learning across all stages of schooling and across all learning areas.

The next Festival of Teaching is scheduled for Saturday 22 August 2026 at Darwin High School Goyder Campus. Details soon!

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Member support funding

Our grants

PTANT provides grants to support associations in their work. This is only possible through the support of the Northern Territory Government, which funds our grant program. Grants are only available to active PTANT members, who must be teaching associations incorporated in the Northern Territory.

Up to $10,000

Professional learning
To support professional learning for teachers and educators.

  • Workshops

  • Webinars

  • Resources

  • Subscriptions

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Up to $2,000

Governance
To support associations with their legal and financial obligations

  • Financial reporting

  • Compliance processes

  • Insurances

  • Administrative needs

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Up to $15,000

National conference
To support our members in hosting a national event in the NT

  • Event management

  • Promotion

  • Adminsitrative support

  • Venue and catering

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