Everything you need to know about registration, including steps to become fully registered, maintaining or renewing your registration. Recording your professional learning and finding out about professional learning opportunities.
Upholding the standards of the ACT teaching profession
The ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) is an independent statutory authority established by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute Act 2010 (TQI Act) to build the professional standing of all ACT teachers, to enhance the community’s confidence in the teaching profession through professional regulation and practical initiatives to raise teacher quality. The Board reports directly to the Minister for Education and Early Childhood and emphasises collaboration across education settings and amongst teachers, early childhood services, schools and universities. TQI promotes continuous professional learning and development and the professionalism of all teachers in the ACT.
Applications are invited for the position on the TQI Board for the member representing the community. TQI is governed by a Board appointed by the Minister. The community member is an advocate for TQI in the community and provides community input into the development of the Board’s policy and strategy. Click here to see the detail of the position and selection criteria.
Employers play a role in supporting teachers and ensuring only registered and approved teachers are working within ACT schools. They must also understand and comply with certain obligations and notification requirements.
From 1 April 2024, teachers working in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings have been able to access teacher registration.
Upcoming Events
View our CalendarConnecting to Canberra’s Biodiversity
16 Sep 2026 16:15Celebrate Biodiversity Month by joining this TQI-accredited professional learning session designed to help teachers connect students with Canberra’s unique plants, animals and ecosystems.
Explore practical, curriculum-linked resources and activities that inspire students to investigate local biodiversity, understand conservation challenges and take positive environmental action. Participants will experience the new Climate Custodians Board Game, learn about the Upper Murrumbidgee Water Watch program and its new Biodiversity and Ecology resources available for teachers.
Whether you teach Science, Geography or Sustainability, this session will provide valuable resources, local connections and inspiration to bring biodiversity learning to life in your classroom.
Date: Wednesday 16 September
Time: 4:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: 480 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602
Rethinking Waste: From Waste to Action
20 Aug 2026 16:00Workshop for teachers, principals and school leaders. Explore practical ways to reduce, reuse, repair and recover resources, engage students in sustainability action, and develop meaningful whole-school programs. Participants will also learn more about the free resources offered by Sustainable Schools Program to support sustainability initiatives and access curriculum-linked resources.
Date: Thursday 20 August
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: 480 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rethinking-waste
