Montessori Australia is the peak national body for Montessori in Australia. Montessori Australia provides support services to Montessori schools, teachers and parents. Montessori Australia maintains communication with all Montessori programmes across Australia and acts as a clearinghouse for Montessori information and communication. Montessori Australia also participates on an international level, particularly with initiatives in Asia, and through the Association Montessori Internationale (recognised by UNESCO and the United Nations).