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School at centre of fire recovery

Wytaliba’s story of renewal from the climate- induced bushfires of 2019–20 is far from over, but it is clear from the dedication of Federation members that the public school will be an essential component of community restoration.

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Land traditions cool for school

The devastating bushfires that swept through NSW at the end of 2019 and into 2020 have taught us the importance of respecting the land and of learning from the traditional owners about being responsible for, and caring for, country.

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Rebuilding: Bega and better!

​There was one group of students at Bega High School looking forward to returning to school after the holidays – to see how their special project is bearing fruit, or vegetables.

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Fresh hope for action on climate change as bushfire recovery continues

“You chose hope and unity, decency, science and, yes, truth.” 

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Union will not forget bushfire-affected communities

Federation has refused to allow the escalating coronavirus pandemic to overshadow the response to last summer’s devastating bushfire season and the impact on our school and TAFE communities.

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Members give up their holidays for others

NSW’s inordinate need for the skills of Rural Fire Service volunteers this summer had some teachers working extremely hard for strangers during the vacation period.

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Focus on members’ needs

Commitments, a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on provides support to members to rebuild after crisis

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Classes in disarray amid fire clean-up

As communities on the NSW South Coast continue the clean-up effort after the destructive bushfires, TAFE courses are in disarray with enrolments down and classes cancelled.

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Members aid animals caught in summer’s tragedy

Animal lovers within Federation’s ranks stepped in to assist creatures displaced by bushfires.

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Union reaches out to fire victims

Your union has provided financial support to members who suffered losses in the bushfires of recent months, to help them in their recovery process.

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Pollution concerns can be raised as WHS issue

​Unless all levels of government commit to urgent action to address this climate emergency, bushfire seasons are going to continue to become longer and more intense and the associated hazard of smoke is not going away any time soon.

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Members coordinate emergency and school supply drives for fire victims

Students whose South Coast homes were destroyed by bushfire have returned to school with new backpacks filled with supplies thanks to a fundraiser coordinated by two members.

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If not now, when?

How can we get action on climate change when the Premier of NSW and other political leaders refuse to talk about it?

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Chalk one up for teachers on front

Members of the public education community have reached out to assist those in need during the current bushfire season in a range of ways

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Support for schools in bushfire crisis

Schools, TAFE workplaces and local communities in several NSW regions are being significantly affected by bushfires.

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