AUTLA - AUTLA

Why Join?

To get your group on the AUTLA map of Australia!

To increase your skills and knowledge of making music with the ukulele;

To improve your skills and abilities to teach your group;

To access resources and professional development opportunities for ukulele teachers and leaders;

To gain the support the of other quality teachings and leaders, online (via a private Facebook group), and at regular gatherings;

To have a voice in the Australian Ukulele Community;

and more ... see our Aims, in Why do we exist?

Why do we exist?

To give public voice to the Australian Ukulele Community;

To improve and expand the options for music education in Australian schools;

To bring together Australian ukulele teachers and leaders at a regular gathering/conference;

To support the development of quality teaching and leadership practice in community ukulele groups;

To offer, support and provide resources that promote professional development opportunities for ukulele teachers and leaders;

To increase the community’s knowledge of the pleasures and benefits of making music with the ukulele, both individually and in groups;

To increase the Australian ukulele community’s knowledge about the cultural, historical, geographical and theoretical aspects of music and music-making;

To create, improve and expand the links between the Australian ukulele community and the Australian folk music movement and associated festivals;

To maintain a professional network of Australian ukulele teachers and leaders across Australia;

To create and foster links between Australian and international ukulele teachers and leaders.

President: Dan MacEoin
VP: Ruth Allen
Treasurer: Janine Shearer
Secretary: Vanesa Gould Nugent
General Members: Dennis Wilson (Public Officer), Courtney Grigg, Jill Clarke, Chantelle Riordan