In This Issue — Education Quarterly edition 17
11 March 2026
Section: News
The year’s first edition of Education Quarterly is live online and headed to your mailbox — and it’s full of…
Federation calls for an end to the punishment of Cuban teachers and students
10 March 2026
Section: News
Federation President Henry Rajendra met with Cuban Ambassador Gilma Moreira Lino in Sydney on Friday 6 March. The union supports…
Join Federation’s new Online Book Club
25 February 2026
Section: News
Federation is excited to announce the launch of our very own statewide book club! The suggestion for a book club…
Know your rights: Your questions answered
24 February 2026
Section: News
What are my hours of duty? Hours of duty are defined and specified by Determination 1 of 2026 — Attendance…
Equity matters: Your questions answered
24 February 2026
Section: News
What behaviours are acceptable for me to deal with in my classroom? A teacher shouldn’t feel ashamed in reporting concerning…
Teachers need time to plan and collaborate: survey
14 February 2026
Section: Media Release, News
A comprehensive survey of almost 20,000 NSW teachers shows the overwhelming majority lack sufficient time to meet the growing needs…
How a Local school strike in 1976 initiated a legacy for staffing entitlements
10 February 2026
Section: News
Tuesday 10 February marks 50 years since teachers at Warilla High School started the longest teachers’ strike in Australia’s history…
Applications now open for Federation’s $4000 Future Teacher Scholarships
4 February 2026
Section: News
Applications for 2026 are now open Students enrolled in NESA-accredited initial teacher education programs in NSW are encouraged to apply…
Strong turnout launches first Trade Union Training Course of 2026
30 January 2026
Section: News
TAFE members from across NSW came together on 29 January for the first Trade Union Training course of 2026, ‘Know…
Study grant will fund exploration of AI in teaching
19 December 2025
Section: News
How can teachers adapt to an education sector transformed by artificial intelligence (AI)? That’s the question Federation member Tim Davis Frank will…
Bondi Beach Statement
15 December 2025
Section: News
The NSW Teachers Federation stands alongside the Jewish community following the appalling acts of violence at Bondi Beach during their…
In This Issue — Education Quarterly edition 16
1 December 2025
Section: News
The latest edition of Education Quarterly 16 is now live online! This edition has a strong focus on language, learning,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…