That ICPA (Aust) works with ICPA State Councils to advocate to Australian universities to expand Home Tutor (HT) development programs, ensuring that Home Tutors across Australia have equitable access to accredited training and professional development opportunities.
The Julia Creek Branch would like to acknowledge and applaud the ICPA Northern Territory and Charles Darwin University for their recent initiative to create a Vocational Training program for Home Tutors. This program represents a significant and long overdue recognition of the vital role home tutors play in the education of geographically isolated students. Home tutors are fundamental to the success of distance education, often delivering daily lessons, supporting student engagement, and bridging the gap between families and schools in remote settings. Despite this, their role has historically lacked formal recognition and structured training pathways.
This program is specifically designed to prepare home tutors and governesses for the unique demands of geographically isolated classrooms, equipping them with practical skills, educational knowledge, and confidence to effectively support student learning outcomes. The Julia Creek Branch would also like to see this initiative developed and implemented in other states to ensure all rural and remote families have access to the same opportunities.
