Expression of Self: Navigating pronouns in schools
25 August 2021
Section: News
By changing one word in a sentence or by introducing yourself in a way that asserts your preferred pronouns, you might well help change a little piece of the world for the better.
Time-saving resources for remote learning prep
25 August 2021
Section: News
Looking to save some time as you prepare lessons during lockdown? Check out these resources.
TAFE members: Vote YES in enterprise agreement ballot
25 August 2021
Section: News
Federation has defended all existing working conditions for TAFE teachers and related employees during negotiations for a new enterprise agreement.
Wear purple on 27 August and foster year-round support of LGBTIQ youth
24 August 2021
Section: News
Research shows that 75 per cent of LGBTIQ youth will be bullied just for being who they are.
Civilians in Afghanistan need our support
24 August 2021
Section: News
As the world continues to watch the distressing images from Afghanistan, we feel a mix of horror, distress and even anger, as we try to comprehend the extent of the crisis and the emerging ramifications of the Taliban seizing control of the country.
Indian teachers falling victim to COVID
20 August 2021
Section: News
An estimated 1600 teachers in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh lost their lives to COVID-19 after being seconded to work as polling officers during elections at the height of the country’s second wave, according to the local teachers’ union.
Norfolk Island members lose patience over school’s uncertain future
19 August 2021
Section: News
Members at Norfolk Island Central School plan to take industrial action if their demands related to the future of their workplace are not met quickly.
Staffing crisis stop-work meetings reach 73
19 August 2021
Section: News
The NSW Government’s failure to address the state-wide school staffing crisis continues into term 3 with teachers at Karabar High School becoming the 73rd to walk off the job this year.
G7 girls’ declaration headline
18 August 2021
Section: News
While G7 leaders backed the Girls’ Education Declaration made at the summit in June, financial pledges to the Global Partnership for Education are below the amount needed to ensure the most vulnerable have access to education.
While some teachers gain priority shots, Federation fights for all
17 August 2021
Section: News
Teachers in lockdown LGAs gain priority vaccination slots – Federation vows to continue efforts to achieve the prioritisation of ALL teachers in the vaccination roll-out.
Repeated knockbacks fail to deter members from urgent goal
13 August 2021
Section: News
Members in the Macleay Valley are determined their local MP Melinda Pavey meet with them to discuss the effects of the staffing shortage on students and teachers in her electorate, plus her response to the recommendations of the Gallop inquiry.
Consult profession over back-to-school roadmap, President tells COVID inquiry
12 August 2021
Section: News
Federation has condemned the Department of Education’s decision to hire a consultant from KPMG without any experience in school operations or public health to design a back-to-school plan for NSW in the place of consulting with teachers.
Women’s Conference moves online
11 August 2021
Section: News
Federation has made the difficult decision to postpone Women’s Conference
Take a lockdown excursion
9 August 2021
Section: News
Lockdown doesn’t mean you can’t take your students to study a coastal rockpool, look at the lives of child convicts or explore the cultural landscape of Kakadu National Park.
Tackling First Nations’ education issues for TAFE day
4 August 2021
Section: News
On Wednesday, 11 August, educators across the country will celebrate the achievements of the public TAFE system for National TAFE day.
Premier on notice over HSC return
4 August 2021
Section: News
Federation has advised members that it will consider all options available to protect the health and safety of teachers, students and our school communities should the Premier fail to heed the evidence and proceed with the announced return to face-to-face teaching of year 12 on 16 August.
Bound for Tokyo
23 July 2021
Section: News
“Defy gravity!” “Yes, we can!” There’s a certain synchronicity to the mottos of a dynamic Lake Macquarie duo who will represent Australia at the Tokyo Games.
Federation slam dunks leave appeal for Olympic referee
22 July 2021
Section: News
“I’d like to referee either of the Olympic gold medal matches,” Federation member and international basketball referee James Boyer said. “That would be unbelievable.”
United opposition to Department’s Student Behaviour Strategy as speculation on announcement grows
3 July 2021
Section: News
Teachers, parents and principals have again voiced their collective concerns to the government over the Department of Education’s disastrous handling of proposed changes to the suspension and expulsion policy.
Anna Stewart Program helps women members achieve their goals
29 June 2021
Section: News
The two-week Anna Stewart Program surpassed my expectations.
New parental leave kicks in 1 July
29 June 2021
Section: News
From 1 July a new paid parental leave (PPL) scheme will be rolled out for the NSW public service that expands on current maternity leave provisions to provide greater access to paid parental leave, regardless of gender.