1. 2012 AUSTRALIAN TUTORING ASSOCIATION (ATA) LTD
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) 2018
1-3 Fitzwilliam Street
Parramatta, NSW
22nd January 2019
10.30AM – 11.30AM

2. Report of the Secretary
Welcome and apologies
Statutory Reports
The year that was
Income up though membership has slightly declined
Huge investment in the ATA website
Notable achievements
Consulting to DET in Review of Selective Education Access - June 2018
Successful first Annual Conference in Sydney
2019 plans and goals
Launch website with greater functionality, including member logins
Annual Conference in Melbourne in September
GSA Insurance possibility – white labelling of insurance – but assurances?
Bringing accreditation in-house?
GPTA – new website with greater functionality and membership expansion
Push for regulation of the sector through a licensing regime

3. Welcome and apologies Welcome 13th AGM of the ATA Apologies
The ATA received the following apologies:
Nam Hong Nguyen – Apollo Education and Training
Mary Height – Light to Learning
Anita Saravanamuttu - Richmond Tutoring College
Nerissa Lee Long – A2Z Learning (Qld)
Doug Lamb – Tutor Doctor
Jan Hutton – Learning Through Life

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Total members 31st December
Total members 31st December
Total members 31st December
Total members 3rd December
Total members 1st December (Accreditation)
Total members 9th December
Total members 542 (7 pending – NPT)
Total current members:
Net increase through 2018: 2 members
Net increase through 2017: 84 members
Net decrease through 2016: 22 members
Net decrease through 2015: 108 members
Net increase through 2014: 97 members
Net increase through 2013: 91 members
Net increase through 2012: 65 members

5. The year that was…2018 summarised
January
Article: ”What do I need to start a tutoring business?”
Legal Vision publishes an article, “How do I set up a Tutoring Business?”, by Anthony Lieu
February
ATA Conference tickets go on sale
March
ATA Newsletter Issue 45 published
ATA Conference tickets sales increase
April
ATA Annual Conference in Sydney. Members come from Tasmania, Victoria WA, ACT, NSW and Qld. Feedback indicated it was highly successful.
May
ATA web designer advises a huge cost rise, functionality of the website appears limited and outdated.
June
ATA consults with NSW Department of Education over Review of Selective Education Access
ATA Newsletter issue 46 published

6. The year that was…2018 summarised
July
ATA Board seeks quotes for new website host and web design for improved member access, benefits and functionality
August
ATA member reports that the ATA Conference is accepted by the NSW Educational Standards (NESA) for teacher-nominated training for teacher accreditation purposes.
September
3AW interview with Tom Elliott re: the value and benefit of tutoring and the value of mainstream educators disclosing truly their relationship with the industry
October
ATA quoted in an article on Ben Fordham’s show re: the dangers of scam websites targeting HSC students
ATA commissions a reinvestment in the ATA website – a significant investment for members
November
ATA quoted in all over the East Coast in an article raising issues about an HSC loophole that allowed offshore students to access exam answers prior to doing their exams.
ATA quoted in The Age re: the push for open book exams in an article by Henrietta Cook
December
ATA Board plan 2019 Conference and 2019 Annual goals.

7. ATA Finances Tier Type of company Obligations
Audit requirements for AGM and ASIC Rules - Companies limited by guarantee – simplified obligations 
From 28 June 2010, companies limited by guarantee are subject to a number of law changes including:
prohibition on payment of dividends to members
preparation and audit or review of financial reports, and
annual financial reporting to members.
Importantly, the law now defines a small company limited by guarantee.
What is a small company limited by guarantee?  A company is a small company limited by guarantee in a particular financial year if:
it is a company limited by guarantee for the whole of the financial year
it is not a deductible gift recipient at any time during the financial year, and
its revenue (or consolidated revenue if that applies) for the financial year is less than $250,000.
Tier Type of company Obligations
1 Small company limited by guarantee. Unless directed by a member or ASIC, does not have to:
• prepare a financial report or have it audited
• prepare a directors’ report, or
• notify members of annual reports.
Source:

8. ATA Financial Report and Summary 1st Oct 2017– 30 Sept 2018
Income
ATA Membership: $151,200.94
Other income
AON Partnership income $2,941.5o (382 members 0r 69%) was $2, (330 members or 60%)
Accredited Tutor: $3,000 (was $2,800)
Total annual income: $157, (was $193,233.21)
Expenses
Accreditation: $55, (was $75,595.35)
Other expenses
Expenses $82, (Wages = $59,001.19, Superannuation $6,765.16)
Wage and superannuation expenses have fallen.
Net increase in bank
31st Dec 2017 – 31st December 2018: +$19,219.13

9. ATA Loan to GPTA The ATA loaned to the GPTA $10,000 in 2016
The loan in 2017 underwent the following changes:
GPTA membership for 2017 $500 for a national association plus $5 per member. The ATA had 463 members. This equated to $2,315
The ATA membership fee for 2017 was $500 + $2,315 = $2,815
The balance of the loan start of 2017: $7,185
New website charges: $14,347.80
GPTA membership for 2018: $500 for a national association plus $5 per member. The ATA has 546 members. This equates to $2,730
The ATA membership fee for 2017 is $500 + $2,730 = $3,230
The balance of the loan end of 2017: $3,955 + $14, = $18,302.80
The value of the loan at end of 2018:
GPTA membership for 2019: $500 for a national association plus $5 per member. The ATA has 540 members. This equates to $2,700
The ATA membership fee for 2017 is $500 + $2,700 = $3,200
The balance of the loan at end of 2018 is: $18, $3,200 = $15,002.80

10. 2019 Membership Fees Structure – no change since 2015….
Membership Categories
 For businesses with a teacher principal $499 inc GST:
ATA (membership and accreditation) $299 and insurance $200 
 For businesses with a non-teacher principal: $549 inc GST
ATA (membership and accreditation) $349 and insurance $200
 For individual teacher: $499 inc GST:
 For individual non-teacher: $549 inc GST:
Listing Price (members with multiple sites – one manager)
$77 per site per year for registered businesses
$330 for “Agencies” – no actual physical site