The Australian Boarding Schools’ Association (ABSA), as the leading authority in Australia on boarding for school-aged children, will promote the interests and well-being of boarders, boarding staff, boarding parents and boarding institutions in Australia. It will function as an umbrella organisation which fosters collegiality and professionalism at a regional, state and federal level. ABSA will advance the profile of boarding and best practice in boarding. It will facilitate communication on boarding matters between schools, hostels, educational bodies and governments both in Australia and overseas.