Students systemically denied access to inclusive education
30 October 2025
Section: News
“It is indefensible that students who have been formally assessed and deemed eligible for support classes are left without placement…
Applications for Project Officer positions now open
29 October 2025
Section: News
Members within the early stages of their careers, typically within their first five years are eligible to apply for one…
2026 Public Education Foundation Scholarships
16 October 2025
Section: News
The Public Education Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing life-changing scholarships to young people in public education and…
Potential for social progress undermined by attacks on universities
18 September 2025
Section: News
Strengthening educational institutions is vital in the pursuit of justice and progress, Professor Verity Firth said in her address at…
Have you been underpaid too?
18 September 2025
Section: News
TAFE members have won more than $300,000 of backpay in the past four months thanks to the NSW Teachers Federation’s…
In This Issue — Education Quarterly edition 15
10 September 2025
Section: News
Federation is pleased to announce that the latest edition of EQ has been printed and will be arriving in mailboxes…
Relief Officers Election
8 September 2025
Section: Administration
Nominations are called for Relief Officer elections to establish a pool of Relief Branch Professional Officers who will be elected…
Three young men told me I didn’t belong here, but they’re wrong
7 September 2025
Section: News
Last Monday morning at Darling Harbour, three young men approached me with a swagger that felt newly emboldened. Their words…
Vital improvement for learning conditions in small schools
5 September 2025
Section: News
Consistent with Federation policy, and in response to the union’s campaign, a breakthrough has been achieved for teaching principals thanks…
Notice of election for Council Representatives (3rd round Councillor positions) – E2025/125 & E2025/132
28 August 2025
Section: Administration
Insufficient Nominations ElectionFair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 Nominations are called for: Branch Council Representatives from the following Associations: Campbelltown…
Presidential Elections – E2025/57
28 August 2025
Section: Administration
Nominations are called for: New South Wales Teachers Federation Branch Nominations, which must be in writing and comply with the…
Continue fighting to protect and advance women’s rights, Dr Anne Summers urges
25 August 2025
Section: News
Women’s lives have significantly changed since the 1970s but they haven’t changed enough, feminist activist Dr Anne Summers told delegates…
Peace is Union Business – 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima & Nagasaki
11 August 2025
Section: News
This month’s NSW Teachers Federation Council coincides with Hiroshima Day’s 80th anniversary. On this day in 1945, more than half…
Updated program seeks to increase qualified school counsellor numbers
24 July 2025
Section: News
The Department of Education has launched an updated School Counsellor in Training program, which supports teachers in their fourth and…
Election Notice – E2025/37
17 July 2025
Section: Administration
Nominations are called for: New South Wales Teachers Federation (NSWTF) Branch General Division TAFE Division New South Wales Teachers Federation…
Election Notice – E2025/37
17 July 2025
Section: Administration
Nominations are called for: New South Wales Teachers Federation (NSWTF) Branch General Division TAFE Division New South Wales Teachers Federation…
Annual Conference 2025, Day Three
8 July 2025
Section: News
Guest speakers: Scott Eacott and Adam Rorris Addressing housing affordability for teachers should be a high priority for policymakers, guest…
Teachers spend more time on data collection than student support: Survey
8 July 2025
Section: Media Release
Teachers are spending far too much time on data collection and compliance paperwork while being starved of time for activities…
Annual Conference 2025, Day Two
7 July 2025
Section: News
Guest speakers Anna Hogan and Amanda Kay “Rising workloads, declining morale and a growing sense that the system is no…
Schools pledge must be implemented to help disadvantaged students
7 July 2025
Section: Media Release
Urgent action is needed to dismantle a failed education policy as new data reveals NSW’s most disadvantaged students are falling…
Annual Conference 2025, Day One
6 July 2025
Section: News
President’s address and year in review kick off Annual Conference 2025 Federation’s three-day Annual Conference began in the International Conference…