Following the advice of relevant health authorities around conferences and events in light of the COVID-19 virus, some conferences will not proceed at this time. Pelase contact Trade Union Training at tut@nswtf.org.au for further information.
Beginning Teacher Conferences
The Federation hosts a number of beginning teacher conferences around the state for all new (beginning) teachers who are employed as full time, temporary or casual school teachers by the Department of Education, and who are members of the Union.
The conferences provide an excellent opportunity for participants to network with other new teachers, explore their conditions of work and gain an explanation of the requirements and procedures for gaining and maintaining accreditation. Other topics covered during the conference include current issues in education as well as enhancement of programming, planning and classroom management skills. Participants also gain an understanding of the support and member services offered by the Federation.
To attend, beginning teachers must be members of the Federation and located within a reasonable travelling distance of the conference. Federation covers the cost of the conference which includes all materials, meals, accommodation (if appropriate) and travel assistance.
Two day (weekend) conferences
Bundanoon, Riverina - Wagga Wagga, North Coast - Arrawarra (biennial), Tamworth, Lightning Ridge or Coonabarabran (alternate years)
The two day (weekend) conferences start at 9.00am on Saturday morning and finish at lunchtime on Sunday. A dinner is held on the Saturday night and accommodation provided to all participants from outside the township.
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Completing two day Beginning Teachers Conference will contribute 8 hours of NESA Registered PD addressing 4.1.2, 6.2.2, 6.4.2, 7.2.2, 7.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW. |
One day (Saturday) conferences
Surry Hills, Newcastle, Broken Hill (biennial)
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Completing a one day Beginning Teachers Conference will contribute 5 hours of NESA Registered PD addressing 4.1.2, 6.2.2, 6.4.2, 7.2.2, 7.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW. |
Application forms
Click here to complete an online application for the 2020 Beginning Teacher Conferences.
Surry Hills
Saturday 4 April (POSTPONED)
Tamworth
Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 May
Wagga Wagga
Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 May
Newcastle
Saturday 27 June
NOTE: The Newcastle and Central Coast conferences have been combined. The combined conference will be held in Newcastle. Members from the Central Coast who wish to attend a Beginning Teacher Conference are invited to attend Newcastle.
Arrawarra
Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 August
Bundanoon
Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 September
Please email all enquiries to tut@nswtf.org.au or phone 02 9217 2349 or 1300 654 369. If emailing please provide your NSW Teachers Federation membership number and a contact phone number.
Completed conference application forms should be emailed to tut@nswtf.org.au or faxed to 02 9217 2368.
