Who we are
On 22 March 2023, Alliance member schools voted unanimously to merge with the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools.
The merger will unite the Alliance’s 185 member schools across Australia and New Zealand with ICGS’s membership. Bringing together over 550 girls’ schools across 21 countries representing over 350,000 students.
ICGS is the world’s leading voice for the education and empowerment of girls and young women. We advocate for and support the distinctive work of girls’ schools in their provision of unparalleled opportunities for girls. We contribute to the development and promotion of education around the world and the empowerment of young women to reach their potential and become influential contributors to our complex and changing world.
Australasian members
Our Australasian members comprise girls’ schools throughout Australia and New Zealand and includes government, Catholic and independent schools.
Regional Advisory Council — Australasia
The RAC provides advice and recommendations to the ICGS Board on regional programming and strategies. The members of the RAC are principals of Australasian member schools.
Australasian staff
Loren Bridge MBA, BBus, GradDipEd — ICGS Australasia Executive Director (e) l[email protected]
Robert Marshall MEd, BEd, GradDip, FACE, MACEL — ICGS Australasia Research Manager (e) [email protected]
Teva Smith DipPR — ICGS Australasia Director of Communications (e) [email protected]
Our Patrons
We are proud to have several inspiring and outstanding women as valued Patrons. Our patrons actively endorse the function and role of our organisation.
Honorary Members
Honorary membership is vested in the individual, not the school. Honorary members have all the privileges of membership exclusive of voting and eligibility for office.
Honorary Membership is bestowed on individuals who have been active members for many years, have made an outstanding contribution to the organisation, and have demonstrated significant commitment to the education of girls in all-girls schools.
Request nomination form and guidelines from [email protected]