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…
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…
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?…
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,…
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…
Interim changes to merit selection: first referees
15 July 2024
Section: Columns
Know Your Rights: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 When will the requirement for mandated ‘first’ referees in applications for merit…
Beginning teachers and induction
29 November 2023
Section: Columns
Early Career Insights: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 Federation has lobbied consistently for meaningful support and induction programs to be…
Headway made on access and equity
24 November 2023
Section: Columns
Multicultural Matters: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 Significant progress has been made regarding culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students requiring…
Guidelines for breastfeeding workers
21 November 2023
Section: Columns
Women In Education: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 In 2007, the Government amended the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 to make it…
Moving forward
17 November 2023
Section: Columns
Yarning In Progress: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 In 2018, Federation accepted the invitation issued to all Australians by the…
Increases in casual pay come with changes to pay scale
15 November 2023
Section: Columns
A Casual Word: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 With the recent hard-fought and won salaries campaign and the resultant restructuring…
Pursuing support issues with Department
8 September 2023
Section: Columns
Enabling Equity: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 Federation regularly receives enquiries regarding the access of support for students with complex…
Recurrent funding must be restored
4 September 2023
Section: Columns
TAFE Talk: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 There’s a $200 million recurring shortfall in the TAFE NSW budget, a joint…
Plan early for return from maternity/parental leave
30 August 2023
Section: Columns
Women In Education: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 Given the complexities of coordinating childcare availability and a school timetable, teachers…
Check your employment category
25 August 2023
Section: Columns
A Casual Word: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 Federation encourages all teachers to familiarise themselves with the different employment categories…
We can do more for refugees
15 August 2023
Section: Columns
Multicultural Matters: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 When nearly half of all people forced to fl ee war, violence and…
Meetings about teaching practice
11 August 2023
Section: Columns
Know Your Rights: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 Discussions between teachers and their immediate supervisors about teaching practice should be…
Tips for navigating accreditation
7 August 2023
Section: Columns
Early Career Insights: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 Understanding accreditationTeacher accreditation is linked to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers…
Walk together, write ‘yes’ on your ballot paper
1 August 2023
Section: Columns
Yarning In Progress: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 The Uluru Statement from the Heart is an invitation from Aboriginal and…