Full Membership

A Member of Ecumenical Schools Australia must be a school, which, by joining the group, elects to have its government funding flow through the System. Each member’s Principal is eligible to serve as a Director on the Board, while each school’s Business Manager belongs to the Finance Committee. These two committees meet at least four times a year, for business and professional learning.

Associate Membership

Associate Members may be either schools or organisations that seek to promote the aims and objectives of Ecumenical Schools Australia but are not ready or are ineligible for full membership status. They may participate in the collegial activities and shared learning opportunities offered by ESA.

An Associate Member may be:

• A school which is interested in becoming a full member and wishes to gain experience in Ecumenical Schools Australia professional circles prior to possible application for full membership;
• A school wishing to share the professional and collegial life of Ecumenical Schools Australia, but for which (by determination of the school or the Board) full membership is not appropriate;
• An organisation, other than a school, wishing to be involved with or support Ecumenical Schools Australia.

Associate Members may not vote on company matters or be party to the distribution of funds.

All Members

ALL Members are entitled to:

• Have a representative attend Principals’ professional learning sessions;
• Have a representative attend Business Managers’ professional learning sessions;
• Have representatives attend the Annual General Meeting;
• Participate in ESA’s special interest networks;
• Involve its Board Chair (or equivalent leader) in forums for School Board Chairs;
• Draw upon the support of Ecumenical Schools Australia’s Executive Staff;
• Share the protection offered by Ecumenical Schools Australia’s corporate strength.

For more information regarding Ecumenical Schools Australia membership, please contact the System’s Executive General Manager, Mr Stephen Higgs.