ASTA is:
*A federation of eight state and territory Science Teacher Associations (STAs).
*The national professional association for teachers of science ASTA profile.
*A powerful voice to influence policy and practice in science education.
*A body administered by a National Secretariat in Canberra and governed by a representative Federal Council.
Mission: Promoting our profession: enriching science teaching
Professional association for teachers of science, in primary and secondary schools and the tertiary sector. ASTA is a federation of the eight state and territory Science Teacher Associations.