Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations


The Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations is the national professional body representing teachers of all languages in Australia.
All Australian states have a language teacher association under the umbrella of the AFMLTA. Membership of any one of them includes the benefits of the Australian body. Other associations may affiliate with the AFMLTA under conditions outlined in the constitution.
The term ‘modern’ is used for historical reasons and is not intended to exclude any language. The AFMLTA believes that there is value in all language learning and is accordingly interested in promoting the teaching and learning of any language.

Role and functions

The role of the AFMLTA is to promote language learning in Australia. This role is realised through providing a national voice on language learning and language teaching in Australia, compiling and distributing information on languages, language learning and language teaching as well as to help develop the professional consciousness of language teachers throughout the country.

Main activities

The AFMLTA Constitution indicates that its role and functions are carried out in the following way:

Providing a national voice

The governing bodies of the AFMLTA are described below:
The AFMLTA consists of eight member Associations in all Australian States and Territories.
Other associations may affiliate with the AFMLTA under conditions outlined in the constitution.
The AFMLTA is affiliated with the internationally recognised language teaching association, the Fédération Internationale des Professeurs de Langues Vivantes and actively participates in its work.
The AFMLTA also has strong associations with the New Zealand Association of Language Teachers.