Support for teaching associations has a long history in the NT! The Northern Territory Joint Council of Professional Teachers’ Association Incorporated was established in 1995 to coordinate the existing work of Territory associations.
In 2015 the Northern Territory Joint Council changed its name to the Professional Teachers’ Association of the Northern Territory (PTANT) The change in name better reflects the professional work of professional teaching associations and their volunteer members.
In addition to providing support to associations, PTANT plays a valuable role in advocating for education across the NT. We nominate one person to the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory, and have contributed nominees to the NT Board of Studies. We meet regularly with key stakeholders, including the NT Minister of Education to keep abreast of policies and trends.
PTANT is also a member of the Australian Professional Teachers Association, which advocates for teachers and teaching associations at the federal level.
2025-2026 Executive Management Committee
President-Steve Hawkins – Member Association – Geography & History Teachers Association NT
Vice President – Liz Easton | Member Association – ATESOL NT
Treasurer – Flynn -Member Association – Drama & Dance Territory
Secretary – Jemima Saunders | Member Association – Art Educators of the Norther Territory
Public Officer – Jane Kennedy | Member Association – Art Educators of the Northern Territory
Executive Member – Nelly Labiche | Member Association – Geography & History Teachers Association NT
Executive Member – Bee Huang Khoo | Member Association – Language Teachers Association NT