Montessori Australia is a national body in Australia and is accredited by The Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education One of the nine MACTE accredited associations, founded in 2007, provides "lifelong" support from birth to aged care, acts as a clearinghouse for Montessori information and exchange, provides professional development workshops, publications, digital and online resources for quality assurance support, As well as liaising with government and industry, the leading national organisation dedicated to promoting and advancing Australia's Montessori ideas and education system.