School staffing crisis sparks walkout at Mullumbimby High School
15 July 2021
Section: Media Release
Teachers Federation members at Mullumbimby High School have walked off the job today over the impact the state-wide shortage of teachers is having on their school.
Real-life stories help understanding
8 July 2021
Section: Columns
“My largest kindy class was 34 and largest year 1 class was 36,” recalls Wheeler Heights Public School Fed Rep Trish McCombie. “It was in the early part of my career and it was challenging.”
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.
Election notice: Presidential Elections – E2021/46
2 July 2021
Section: Administration
Election notice: Presidential Elections – E2021/46
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.
Anna Stewart Program helps women members achieve their goals
29 June 2021
Section: News
The two-week Anna Stewart Program surpassed my expectations.
NSW school staffing crisis hits Dungog Public School
25 June 2021
Section: Media Release
Teachers Federation members at Dungog Public School have walked off the job over the negative impact the state-wide teacher shortage is having on their school.
Gallop message promoted in Parliament after association’s action
25 June 2021
Section: News
A meeting between Federation members and their local MP has led to advocacy on the floor of State Parliament for the Gallop inquiry’s recommendations for the future of the teaching profession.
Tips for teaching students with a refugee background
24 June 2021
Section: Member’s Voice
So many refugee children have missed out on the opportunity to play and be kids, so allowing time for developmental play or structured play helps to teach social skills, problem solving, responsive talk, conflict resolution and role play for debriefs.
School staffing crisis sparks walkout at Maitland
24 June 2021
Section: Media Release
Teachers Federation members at Maitland Grossmann High School have walked off the job today over the impact the state-wide shortage of teachers is having on their school.
Staffing crisis sparks walkout at Manning Gardens Public School
24 June 2021
Section: Media Release
Teachers Federation members at Manning Gardens Public School at Taree have walked off the job over the impact the state-wide shortage of teachers is having on their school.
NSW school staffing crisis hits Merewether High School
24 June 2021
Section: Media Release
Teachers Federation members at Merewether High School have walked off the job over the negative impact the state-wide teacher shortage is having on their school.
NSW school staffing crisis hits Forbes High School
24 June 2021
Section: Media Release
Teachers Federation members at Forbes High School have walked off the job over the negative impact the state-wide teacher shortage is having on their school.
NSW School Staffing Crisis Hits Fort Street High School
23 June 2021
Section: Media Release
Teachers Federation members at Fort Street High School have walked off the job over the negative impact the state-wide teacher shortage is having on their school.
NSW school staffing crisis hits Homebush Public School
23 June 2021
Section: Media Release
Teachers Federation members at Homebush Public School have walked off the job over the negative impact the state-wide teacher shortage is having on their school.
Staffing crisis sparks walkout at a school in Hay in the state’s west
23 June 2021
Section: Media Release
Teachers Federation members at Hay War Memorial High School have walked off the job over the impact the shortage of casual teachers is having on their school.
From terror to teaching
23 June 2021
Section: News
“I vividly remember community alarms sounding, which meant find cover and protect yourself as missiles were on the way,” said Federation member Ferah Tobiya, who came to Australia as a refugee when she was a child.
Staffing crisis sparks walkout at Pittwater High School
23 June 2021
Section: Media Release
Teachers Federation members at Pittwater High School on the Northern Beaches have walked off the job over the impact the shortage of casual teachers and school counsellors is having on their school.
NSW school staffing crisis hits Mudgee High School
23 June 2021
Section: Media Release
Teachers Federation members at Mudgee High School have walked off the job over the negative impact the state-wide teacher shortage is having on their school.
New figures reveal alarming shortage of teachers across NSW
23 June 2021
Section: Media Release
The teacher shortage will continue to plague the NSW public education system until teachers are paid what they are worth. Without significant pay rises, chronic shortages will continue.
NSW school staffing crisis hits Sawtell Public School
23 June 2021
Section: Media Release
Teachers Federation members at Sawtell Public School have walked off the job over the negative impact the state-wide teacher shortage is having on their school.