The objectives of the Federation are to:
(a) exert influence on the State and
Federal governments for adequate funding for Community Language Schools.
(b) assist the Community Language Schools
utilising the facilities available in government schools at very economical
rates.
(c) monitor all developments of concern
or interest to School Members.
(d) assist the aspirations of Community
Language Schools’ teachers to enter the profession and to upgrade their
qualifications.
(e) promote courses in teaching
technology and to strive for accreditation of teaching qualifications.
(f) advocate the cause of the Community
Language Schools for appropriate recognition by the Government as providers of
language and culture teaching.
(g) enable School Members to purchase
through Government stores and at Government contract prices.
(h) bring home to the Australian
multicultural society the importance, input and the effective role of the
Community Language Schools.
(i) strive to safeguard the
interests of the School Members and ensure that their status and role is not
adversely affected.
(j) keep an up to date cumulative
record of the School Members and to inform them promptly of various changes and
developments taking place.
(k) work closely with Multicultural State
and Federal Government entities to promote community harmony, cohesiveness and
the benefits of multiculturalism. To engage and offer direct services to the
communities through the establishment of multicultural hubs.
(l) seek to cooperate in shaping a
more just, compassionate and charitable society in Australia.
(m) work with and assist people in need, whilst
respecting their dignity, sharing hope and encouraging them to take control of
their own future.
(n) promote informed discussion on the
plight of those in need and to advocate for improved services and facilities
for them.
(o) liaise with and share resources with
other charitable organisations with the objective of assisting families and
young, elderly, disabled and infirm members of the Australian community.
(p) raise and expend funds in pursuit of
the objectives of the Federation.
(q) ensure that the basic principles and
the rules of the Federation are respected.