History

The AAEGT came into existence in May 1985 in response to the need for a national body to promote the cause of gifted education.

The founders of AAEGT were driven by the need for a national forum that provided accurate information, as well as support, advocacy and networks across the nation. AAEGT became an affiliated organisation in 1995 when Australian state and territory associations for the gifted and talented affiliated with AAEGT.

It was agreed that through affiliation the national body could truly represent the states and territories, and duplication of effort between what the AAEGT was trying to achieve and what the state and territory associations were providing could be minimised. The work of the AAEGT Council during 1994 and 1995 created this affiliated organisation in support of Australians with gifts and talents in all their diversity.