The Australian Trainers' Association (ATA) is a national organisation recognised as the principal representative of Horse Trainers' in Australia.

Established in 1967, the ATA is widely represented with Branches in all Australian States and is underpinned by the National Federal Branch.

Importantly the valued support through voluntary Membership provides a well balanced cross section of license holders ranging from Professional Trainers', Owner Trainers, Picnic and Seasonal Permit holders.

The ATA as the Employers representative is party with the Australian Workers Union (AWU), the Employees representative, to the Federal Horse and Greyhound Training Award 2010 (HGTA). The terms of the HGTA are the basis of ongoing consultation between the ATA and the AWU in negotiating Employment conditions and Wage Rates. The HGTA has catered for and developed with the changing landscape of the Horse Training Industry providing for flexibility that is required for various hours of work and duties over 7 days a week.

Representation for Trainers' through a united voice that is carried by an independent professional organisation is another core ATA function when consulting with or submissions to racing's governing authorities.

ATA Mission Statement - To Support, Promote and Protect the Interests of Horse Trainers and the Training Profession as a whole.

The ATA has members in every State in Australia and has State branches in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.