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