Abstract
The paper explores the role of the Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia (SPERA) and the challenges it has faced as the primary voice for Australian rural educators. The paper charts the origins of SPERA, and the contributions of key people involved in its foundation and on-going development. The paper then examines the advocacy and impact of SPERA through its initiatives in establishing an internationally recognised national conference, the creation of Australia's only specifically focussed rural education journal, Education in Rural Australia and the recognition of exceptional rural education institutions through its Australia Rural Education Award program.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 43 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | Society for the provision of education in rural Australia conference - Flinders University, South Australia, Australia Duration: 21 Sep 2011 → 23 Sep 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | Society for the provision of education in rural Australia conference |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| Period | 21/09/11 → 23/09/11 |