What are teachers’ rights to breastfeeding and lactation breaks in NSW schools? (FAQ)
20 April 2026
Section: News
Returning to work while breastfeeding can be challenging — but NSW public school employees are entitled to support. Breastfeeding and…
Apply for a Federation Tree Levy grant, as the program turns 30!
20 April 2026
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Applications are open for Federation’s annual Tree Levy, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since 1996, the grants program has…
The Beginning of the Beginning Teacher Conferences 2026
30 March 2026
Section: News
Our first Beginning Teacher Conference of the year was a resounding success, with early-career members learning valuable insights that will help them…
Taking preparation time to the community
27 March 2026
Section: News
President Writes by Henry Rajendra: Education Quarterly, Issue 17 2026 Over the past month, I’ve been privileged to stand alongside…
Applications for Federation’s TAFE Teacher Scholarship are open now
25 March 2026
Section: News
Are you a TAFE member of Federation and enrolled in an accredited adult teacher education degree in NSW (or will…
The future of Home School Liaison Officers
24 March 2026
Section: News
Federation opposes the Department of Education’s plans to disestablish all 113 Home School Liaison Officer (HSLO) positions and replace them…
Federation TAFE Teacher Scholarship 2026
24 March 2026
Section: News
2026 applications are now open In celebration of the contribution of NSW TAFE teachers and their commitment to public education…
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
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 17 2026 What are my hours of duty? Hours of duty are defined and…
Equity matters: Your questions answered
24 February 2026
Section: News
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 17 2026 What behaviours are acceptable for me to deal with in my classroom?…
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…