Annual Conference 2026, Day One
5 July 2026
Section: News
If improving teachers’ working conditions is continually deferred because there aren’t enough teachers, there’s a risk of entrenching the very…
Federation supports students to ‘take flight’ for Southern Stars performances
26 June 2026
Section: News
Southern Stars — The Arena Spectacular, with Federation as its presenting partner, held its media launch in Port Kembla this…
Public school ‘koala-fies’ for a Tree Levy grant
25 June 2026
Section: News
Belltrees Public School in the Upper Hunter Valley is on a multi-year journey to rehabilitate the sprawling farmland on which…
Applications for Project Officer positions now open
25 June 2026
Section: News
Federation is seeking expressions of interest from members keen to work with us as Project Officers in Semester 1, 2027…
New regional office enhances Federation’s ability to support members in NSW Far West
24 June 2026
Section: News
The grand opening of Federation’s new regional office at Buronga on 23 June celebrated the office’s new facilities and enhanced…
Local Federation campaign delivers big win for Maitland Grossman High
19 June 2026
Section: News
A two-year campaign by Federation members has led to the NSW Government announcing Maitland Grossman High School will be relocated. The new school, on a larger…
Join our next Online Book Club!
16 June 2026
Section: News
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 18 2026 Held quarterly via Zoom Join like-minded teachers and connect through discussions and analysis…
Sign the petition to oppose erosion of Aboriginal land rights in NSW
15 June 2026
Section: News
Federation stands with the NSW Aboriginal Lands Council and the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) in opposing an Amendment Bill…
Refugee Week – A time to celebrate and educate
13 June 2026
Section: News
2026 marks 40 years of Refugee Week in Australia, and the opportunity for schools and TAFE to share stories, challenge…
The right thing for students — and the smart path politically
13 June 2026
Section: News
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 18 2026 President writes by Henry Rajendra Every teacher in NSW knows why preparation time…
In This Issue — Education Quarterly edition 18
12 June 2026
Section: News
The Q2 edition of Education Quarterly is now online and being sent out to members. In this issue, we continue…
Separated by distance, connected through education
4 June 2026
Section: News
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 18 2026 It may support some 8000 students, but NSW’s distance education program is a…
Sydney Peace Prize recipient shares her public education story
6 May 2026
Section: News
The recipient of the Sydney Peace Foundation’s 2026 Sydney Peace Prize has encouraged public education students to think big about their futures. Human…
Minister urged to halt reckless school attendance shake up
30 April 2026
Section: Media Release, News
The Education Minister has been urged to slam the brakes on a reckless departmental shake up of school attendance policy…
What are teachers’ rights to breastfeeding and lactation breaks in NSW schools? (FAQ)
20 April 2026
Section: News
Returning to work while breastfeeding can be challenging — but NSW public school employees are entitled to support. Breastfeeding and…
More than a day, more than (a) march
31 March 2026
Section: News
Teachers who recognise that Federation members working together have progressed women’s rights organised activities across the month of March to…
The Beginning of the Beginning Teacher Conferences 2026
30 March 2026
Section: News
Our first Beginning Teacher Conference of the year was a resounding success, with early-career members learning valuable insights that will help them…
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…
Applications for Federation’s TAFE Teacher Scholarship are open now
25 March 2026
Section: News
Are you a TAFE member of Federation and enrolled in an accredited adult teacher education degree in NSW (or will…
The future of Home School Liaison Officers
24 March 2026
Section: News
Federation opposes the Department of Education’s plans to disestablish all 113 Home School Liaison Officer (HSLO) positions and replace them…
Federation TAFE Teacher Scholarship 2026
24 March 2026
Section: News
2026 applications are now open In celebration of the contribution of NSW TAFE teachers and their commitment to public education…