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Montessori Australia Focus Groups

Our Focus Groups are professional communities where Montessori educators, administrators, and advocates collaborate, share knowledge, and shape the future of Montessori education and adult care across Australia. Each group meets regularly, is led by a dedicated coordinator, and is open to all Montessori Australia members.

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Monthly Meetings
Online & in person, 60 minutes
Expert Coordinators
Led by MA leadership & specialists
Collegial Networking
Connect with peers across Australia
Teacher-Identified PD
Professional development that matters to you

Our Focus Groups

Select the group that best reflects your area of practice or interest. Members may participate in multiple groups.

Focus Group
Early Childhood
Full Name
Montessori Early Years Learning Program Focus Group (MEYLP)
Purpose
Research, review and update the Montessori Early Years Learning Program (MEYLP). Create documents mapping MEYLP to the Australian EYLF and develop a Montessori National Handbook for practical use by centre owners and staff.
Coordinator
Vicki McKinnon & Cara
vicki@montessori.org.au
cara@montessori.org.au
Monthly • 60 mins Join Now
Focus Group
Events & Professional Development
Full Name
Montessori Events & Professional Development Focus Group
Purpose
Plan and coordinate the Annual Montessori Australia Conference, regional professional development events, online webinar series, and community outreach events. Support teacher-identified professional development initiatives and collegial networking.
Coordinator
Mark Powell
mark@montessori.org.au
Monthly • 60 mins Join Group
Focus Group
Government Advocacy
Full Name
Montessori Government Advocacy Support Services (MGASSFG)
Purpose
Advocate for Montessori education at government levels. Represent Montessori interests in policy discussions, build relationships with education departments, and support recognition of Montessori methodology across Australia.
Coordinator
Mark Powell
mark@montessori.org.au
Monthly • 60 mins Join Group
Focus Group
Faith-Based & Public Schools
Full Name
Montessori Faith-Based & Public Schools Support Services (MFBPSSSFG)
Purpose
Promote and establish Montessori practice within faith-based and public schools across every Australian LGA. Provide free access to the MNC, support with registration requirements, and access to ACARA recognition resources.
Coordinator
Liz Ghali
liz@montessori.org.au
Monthly • 60 mins Join Group
Focus Group
Montessori Registered
Full Name
Montessori Registered Focus Group
Purpose
Integrate Montessori Quality: Authentic Practice (MQAP) with legislated Commonwealth and state continuous quality improvement programmes. Uphold national standards for authentic Montessori implementation.
Coordinator
Coordinator to be confirmed
info@montessori.org.au
Monthly • 60 mins Join Group
Focus Group
Adult Care
Full Name
Montessori Adult Care Support Services (MACSS) Focus Group
Purpose
To reflect on person-centred practices, exchange experiences and challenges, and explore how the MACSS Focus Group can support and strengthen your work.
Coordinator
Atika Latifi
macss@montessori.org.au
Monthly • 60 mins Join Group
Focus Group
Research
Full Name
Research Focus Group
Purpose
  • To provide an opportunity for researchers to discuss their own and others’ research to inform their understanding of Montessori education.
  • To support government advocacy and community understanding in relation to the above, particularly within the Australian context.
  • Establish and consolidate links across sectors within the educational landscape.
  • To safeguard the ethical practice and effective use of evidence.
Coordinator
Alex Ioannou
alex@montessori.org.au
4-6 weekly • 60 mins Join Group
Focus Group
Special Education
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Purpose
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Coordinator
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Focus Group
Marketing & Public Relations
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Purpose
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Coordinator
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Monthly • 60 mins Join Group

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