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Read MoreThank you to everyone who attended the 2026 SAPPA Conference. We look forward to seeing you at the next SAPPA Conference.
Read MoreSAPPA would like to announce our President and Board Members for 2026
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As President of SAPPA, I am proud to represent the strong and credible voice of primary school leaders across South Australia.
Our work is grounded in the lived experience of principals. Every day, leaders are navigating increasing complexity, balancing instructional leadership, workforce challenges, inclusion, and community expectations, often within tight resource constraints.
SAPPA exists to ensure those realities are heard, understood and acted upon.
We work constructively with the Department for Education, government and national partners to influence policy, shape reform and advocate for the conditions that enable schools to thrive. This includes a strong focus on leadership workload, sustainable structures, and the support required to lead effectively in today’s environment.
At the same time, SAPPA remains a professional home for primary leaders. Through our networks, professional learning and member engagement, we support connection, capability and confidence in leadership.
Our members are united by a shared commitment to equity, quality public education and the communities we serve.
If you are a public primary leader in South Australia, SAPPA offers both a collective voice and practical support. I encourage you to be part of this important work.
I look forward to continuing this work alongside our members.
Tobias O’Connor
President, SAPPA
Current priorities
Benefits of belonging to SAPPA include: access to information on current topics, collegiate networking, professional development opportunities and the sharing of common issues and support amongst peers.
One of the most valuable aspects of SAPPA membership is our exclusive chat mail, SAPPA-Talk. This is a discussion line for SAPPA members to exchange information, share school policies and practices, discuss ideas and connect with colleagues.
As a SAPPA member, you’ll receive up-to-date information, notifications and advice about relevant issues including newsletters and ‘real time’ communication from the President.
An informative collection of current topics collated by the SAPPA President and emailed to members twice per school term.
The annual SAPPA Conference is a popular and unique learning event and great opportunity to benefit from 2 days of professional learning, collegial connections and networking.
SAPPA regularly provides opportunities to attend workshops, webinars and information sessions covering topics relevant to members. SAPPA continues to lobby for effective and systemic professional learning.
SAPPA's 18 sponsors are enthusiastic in their support and provide members with special deals and savings on a range of quality products and services.
