Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay my membership online?

Yes. Please go to the Renew Membership page and follow the prompts.

I can't remember my password! What do I do?

Go to the Renew Membership page and follow the prompts where it says Change Password.

I want to enter my students in the speech contest. Do I have to be a member?

Yes. Please join!! As we are an association of teachers, our first priority is to provide services for our members and their students.

I teach at more than one school. Do I have to be a member at all schools.

No. Once you are a member, it covers you for all schools at which you teach, particularly if you wish to enter students in competitions etc.

It's now September (for example) and I want to become a member. Can I pay for part of the year?

Unfortunately we do not have a pro-rata membership for part of a year. If you pay in September (eg) you will receive any publications which we still have. However some may have run out by that time.

However if you pay your membership after 1 November it will be assumed that this is for the following year.

What is the AFMLTA?

The Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations (AFMLTA Inc.) is the national professional body representing teachers of all languages in Australia. BABEL is the journal of the AFMLTA.

Why "Modern" languages?

The term ‘modern’ is used for historical reasons and is not intended to exclude any language. The AFMLTA and MLTAQ believes that there is value in all language learning and is accordingly interested in promoting the teaching and learning of any language (ancient, modern, ‘community’, Aboriginal, traditional, international, European, Asian or other).