Speak out against racism and mobilise against discrimination and injustice during Harmony Week
21 March 2023
Section: News
Today, 21 March, is the start of what the Australian Government calls “Harmony Week”. This designated week is scheduled for…
Federation rejects racism
24 May 2022
Section: Columns
Federation urges all members to actively work towards the elimination of racism in every classroom, playground, staff room and school community.
Federation joins 90 community groups to oppose One Nation bill
6 November 2020
Section: News
The New South Wales Teachers Federation has joined with a large number of community groups to oppose legislation on ‘religious freedoms’ put before State Parliament by One Nation.
Program helps schools SOAR above racism
27 August 2020
Section: News
The results of a pilot program to mitigate racism in schools found it gave students the confidence and knowledge to intervene to address racist behaviour.
Black lives and what really matters
10 June 2020
Section: Columns
“We shouldn’t be importing the things that are happening overseas to Australia.” Such was Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s response to a question about a Black Lives Matter protest march in Sydney on 2 June.