Fresh hope for action on climate change as bushfire recovery continues
11 November 2020
Section: News
“You chose hope and unity, decency, science and, yes, truth.”
Union’s micro event adds volume to student-led climate change advocacy
28 September 2020
Section: News
Federation is proud to support student climate activists who are prepared to act to protect their future.
Wear yellow to support student climate strike
17 September 2020
Section: News
Student climate activists are holding another action on 25 September, the last day of term 3.
Student climate activists continue to lead from the front
20 August 2020
Section: News
The national network of school student climate activists, School Strike 4 Climate Australia, has begun planning their next mass action, the Build our Future: Climate Justice & Jobs National Day of Action on Friday 25 September.
Passionate allies connect to make a difference in the world
14 August 2020
Section: News
Federation colleagues with an interest in unity, climate, habitat and global affairs can join with members who have similar concerns via the union’s Peace, Environment and International Issues Special Interest Group.
Post-pandemic recovery must include action on climate change
27 May 2020
Section: News
“If not now, when?”
Join the Palm Sunday Peace Rally for Refugees
16 March 2020
Section: News
This year’s Palm Sunday Peace Rally for Refugees will call on the Federal Government to offer permanent protection and the chance of family reunion to all refugees and those seeking asylum.
Tree Levy provides real growth
9 March 2020
Section: News
An oasis of native trees, shrubs and grasses has flourished at an inner Sydney school after it received a Tree Levy Grant from Federation eight years ago.
Peace prize makes powerful point
1 December 2019
Section: News
There’s a shift underway in relation to the Sam Lewis Peace Prize.
Next generation represents a climate for change
27 October 2019
Section: News
The level of engagement by NSW school students during the recent Global Climate Strike is a credit to the awareness of a generation of young people being educated in public schools – the people who will inherit whatever earth we leave them.
Five-star building
21 September 2019
Section: News
Federation’s head office in Sydney’s Surry Hills has been recognised for its green credentials with a 5-star rating.
Support the student climate change movement on September 20
22 August 2019
Section: News
Members are encouraged to attend a workplace meeting on 20 September — the day of the student-led Global Climate Strike — to consider a motion on climate change that will be sent to state and federal politicians.
Peace competition provides chance for students to be creative and win
12 August 2019
Section: News
Time is running out for students to complete entries for the Sam Lewis Peace Awards.
Sam Lewis Peace Prize goes to Mt Colah student
10 December 2018
Section: News
The Sam Lewis Peace Prize competition has been decided for 2018 after receiving more than 150 entries from a wide range of students from Kindergarten to TAFE.
Sam Lewis Peace Prize winners
26 March 2018
Section: News
Year 1 students at Canley Vale Public School have won Federation’s Sam Lewis Peace and Environment Award with their short film called the “Kindness Project”.
Federation switches on to solar energy
13 February 2018
Section: News
An array made up of 158 solar panels has been installed on the roof of Teachers Federation House in Surry Hills, generating 85 kilowatt hours of energy and saving more than $30,000 in electricity bills per year.
CFMEU calls national day of action on Tuesday 20 June
15 June 2017
Section: News
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) is staging a National Day of Action in Sydney on Tuesday 20 June and Federation officers will attend the Sydney rally to show union support for the campaign. ‘Enough is Enough: Stop the Attack on Workers’ rallies will be held at 11am at:
Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees 2017
4 April 2017
Section: News
For many people facing violence and oppression in their home countries, fleeing to another country in search of refuge is their only hope for keeping themselves and their families alive.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Today on this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Federation members are reminded of their responsibility as educators to organise, act and educate against racism in all its forms. Federation’s Anti – Racism Policy applies to all Federation members and employees and through its decisions and policies, will heed the voices of its members and students who are subjected to racial abuse, discrimination or vilification.