MSCA’s object is to pursue the following charitable purposes:

• To advance education by promoting the pedagogical principles and practice formulated by Dr Maria Montessori for the full development of the human being;
• To assist, strengthen, represent and promote the interests of its members in any way whatsoever;
• To support and encourage Montessori education in Australia;
• To foster, promote and sustain a climate in which Montessori education becomes or remains pre-eminent in early childhood, primary and secondary education;
• To support and encourage the establishment and sustainability of bodies delivering Montessori education and programs to ensure more children have access to Montessori education in Australia;
• To represent in a professional manner the collective interests of members to Government at all levels, other regulatory bodies, other relevant peak bodies, media, and the general public;
• To do all such other lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of any of the above purposes.