Schools update for coronavirus
21 February 2020
Section: News
Federation is aware of community concerns about the confirmation of novel coronavirus cases in NSW but has confidence in the guidelines and procedures for managing the situation set out by Australian governments and the health authorities.
High entry benchmark will lift profession
20 February 2020
Section: News
National academic benchmarks should be set for admissions to initial teacher education degrees, Associate Professor Rachel Wilson advocates in a new report released today.
Preschool funding campaign starts week of action
19 February 2020
Section: News
Today marks the beginning of a national week of action in support of the Preschool Funding Now! campaign, as federal funding runs out at the end of the year.
Pollution concerns can be raised as WHS issue
12 February 2020
Section: News
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.
Vale Enid Hokin
10 February 2020
Section: News
Late last year Enid Hokin, Life Member and former Executive member and Officer of Federation, died peacefully at home aged 87.
A model of teacher union effectiveness in changing times
7 February 2020
Section: News
A new doctoral thesis outlines how Federation has strategically responded to neoliberalism and marketisation affecting the working conditions of teachers in NSW.
Members coordinate emergency and school supply drives for fire victims
4 February 2020
Section: News
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.
Different paths — same direction
15 December 2019
Section: News
It’s never too early or too late to come to Federation activism. In fact, there’s never been a better time
Campaign goes on…
14 December 2019
Section: News
For decades, school funding has been an area of contested policy between governments. This year was to be the final year of the original “Gonski agreements”.
Make time for consultation
13 December 2019
Section: News
Cuts to the Department and TAFE and the implementation of Local Schools, Local Decisions and Smart and Skilled have led to many teachers feeling isolated from key decisions in their workplace.
Union stands with Pacific educators
11 December 2019
Section: News
A high-level conference of Pacific teacher unions has heard how government reforms are undermining public education in the region.
Aquatic classroom brings wave of benefits
10 December 2019
Section: News
Knowledge and confidence in and around aquatic environments — as well as an increased awareness of risks and dangers in the water — play a lead role in the development of public school students participating in the School Swimming and Water Safety Program.
Statewide meetings endorse new award
10 December 2019
Section: News
Federation members came together at more than 200 venues across the state on 5 December to overwhelmingly endorse the new salaries and conditions Award for the next two years
Workplace contacts
9 December 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
Bridget Poon’s experience during the campaign against voluntary student unionism of the mid-2000s whet her appetite for unions and the collective voice.
There’s nothing casual about teaching
9 December 2019
Section: News
Communication with casual teachers, Compliance monitoring and reporting, Additional opportunities for temporary teachers in rural and remote areas and School staffing
Lessons bridge swimming gap
9 December 2019
Section: News
With the summer break approaching, enjoying a swim at the beach, in a river, lake or pool is part of Australian life over the increasingly hot summer holidays
Program saves children from deep trouble
9 December 2019
Section: News
On a sunny summer’s day at picturesque North Sydney Olympic Pool — with the harbour lapping at the door and the iconic bridge towering overhead — it has to be the best classroom in the world.
If not now, when?
8 December 2019
Section: News
How can we get action on climate change when the Premier of NSW and other political leaders refuse to talk about it?
Chalk one up for teachers on front
8 December 2019
Section: News
Members of the public education community have reached out to assist those in need during the current bushfire season in a range of ways
Paper Plane
7 December 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
This time of year is filled with uncertainty. New teachers have been appointed but only the interview panel has met them and colleagues you’ve become close friends with are moving on to other schools.
I’m thinking about retiring. What should I do?
7 December 2019
Section: News
Before you submit your retirement notification to the Department of Education you should seek personal financial advice from a licensed provider.