Tasmanian Association for the Gifted Inc.

The Tasmanian Association for the Gifted (TAG) is a non-profit organisation supporting gifted children, their families and their educators. TAG is affiliated with the Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented (AAEGT). Gifted children are often recognised by their natural abilities, characteristics and quick learning that are quite different to other children of the same age. 10% of the population is estimated to be gifted. Giftedness ranges from mild to profound. Giftedness is identified in all genders, cultural and language groups, environments, socioeconomic groups, and can exist alongside disability and learning difficulties. Research shares the common agreement that children who fall into the gifted range require interventions and adjustments to the typical school curriculum to meet their wellbeing needs and reach their academic potential. Our organisation focuses on assisting with early identification, supporting families and educators and providing education. We receive no State Government assistance/funding and are entirely run by a very small group of volunteers (located around Tasmania). We hold our committee meeting online via Zoom once per month and are always looking for more committee members to join us to help advocate and support gifted children, their families and their educators.