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      (03) 6121 4054CallMap & DirectionsDirections33 Salamanca PlaceHobart, TAS 7000
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      Non Govt School Association

      • Advice of Government Education Requirements
      • Assistance for Schools on Child Protection Matters
      • Assistance with Grants, Loans & Funding
      • Optimal Environment
      • Professional Learning Events
      • Quality Education And Innovation
      • Religious Or Values-Based Education
      • Schools With Unique Educational Philosophies
      • Services & Funding For Students with Disabilities
      • Submissions of your Schools Needs to Government
      General Info

      To provide support, advocacy and representation for the independent schools of Tasmania.

      Inde­pen­dent Schools Tas­ma­nia is an asso­ci­a­tion of inde­pen­dent schools with­in the state who togeth­er edu­cate over 11,000 stu­dents. Each inde­pen­dent school is ful­ly autonomous and sep­a­rate­ly account­able to its par­ents and com­mu­ni­ty. We pro­mote free­dom of choice and diver­si­ty in edu­ca­tion to sup­port the needs of each indi­vid­ual student.

      IST is an association for Tasmanian non-government schools & affiliated to ISCA. IST is comprised of 33 non-government schools (Independent & Catholic) For our members we: Provide advice & support Co-ordinate member submissions to regulatory/govt bodies Administer Federal & State Funding in TasmaniaOur head office is located in Hobart, & we have a small regional office in Launceston. An AGM is normally held in Term 1 & a General meeting in Term 3.

      IST is an association for Tasmanian non-government schools & affiliated to ISCA. IST is comprised of 33 non-government schools (Independent & Catholic) For our members we: Provide advice & support Co-ordinate member submissions to regulatory/govt bodies Administer Federal & State Funding in TasmaniaOur head office is located in Hobart, & we have a small regional office in Launceston. An AGM is normally held in Term 1 & a General meeting in Term 3.

      IST administers and distributes grants to Tasmanian independent schools for a number of government funding programs. These include:The Choice and Affordability Fund (CAF) The Australian Government Capital Grants Program (CGP) The State Capital Assistance program (SBGA) The Loan Interest Subsidy program (LIS) The National School Chaplaincy program (NSCP) The Special Learning Needs program (SLN) Early Childhood and Kindergarten funding (ECD) The State COVID Safe Schools funding (COVID) To discuss this further contact our Finance and Admin Manager.

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      Can IST Assist with Grants for member schools?

      Australian Government Capital Grants Program The Independent Schools Block Grant Authority of Tasmania (ISBGAT) is the authority in the State administering the Capital Grants Program (CGP). Each year, under the Capital Grants Program, ISBGAT invites applications from member schools for grants towards projects. Successful applicants receive grants normally spread over the three years following the year of application. For more information visit our website


      What services do you offer for Students with disabilities & Special Needs Students?

      Through Commonwealth Government funding, we provide special education consultants to help develop & implement of individual education plans. An appropriate Individual Plan will: - identify student's needs - outline adjustments & procedures for implementing strategies to maximise student access & participation - provide support services. We help: Staff- understands the ramifications of legislation for to enrolment & planning Teachers - to assess the learning needs of and outcomes effectively.


      What support do you provide for Early Childhood?

      Through school-based project support, professional development, network meetings in-school professional conversations & feedback which will: - Improve quality of teachers & teaching, implementing EYLF, (play based curriculum & relevant NQF) - Improve quality learning, providing comprehensive literacy & numeracy support through implementing Letters & Sounds - Increase focus on the teaching of science & mathematics in Early Years.


      Where are you located?

      We are located at 33 Salamanca Pl, Hobart TAS 7000.


      Is your staff well experienced?

      Yes, our staff is well skilled and experienced.


      How can I contact you?

      You can contact us on (03) 6224 0125.