IB Schools Australasia (formerly AAIBS) was established specifically to assist schools in Australasia, providing a network of professional support, information and service. Schools new to the IB programme will find such assistance particularly useful. The Association also organises an annual Speaker Series and produces a newsletter and a variety of support materials.The purposes of IB Schools Australasia are:- To support the goals and objectives of the International Baccalaureate Organisation and the IB World Schools schools in Australasia.- To provide support for the International Baccalaureate programmes in Australasian IB World Schools.- To facilitate communication among International Baccalaureate schools in Australasia.- To liaise on behalf of IB Schools Australasia member schools with the Ministries of Education and with professional educational organisations in Australasia.- To act upon request or when deemed necessary so as to promote the recognition of the International Baccalaureate Diploma as a qualification for entry to universities in Australasia.- To support the professional development programmes of the International Baccalaureate in particular those sponsored by the International Baccalaureate originating in member schools.- To promote research into the benefits of the International Baccalaureate programme and examinations.