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.
Survey will guide salary bargaining
12 December 2019
Section: News
Federation has been holding meetings with TAFE members to undertake a survey and discuss upcoming enterprise bargaining.
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
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
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.
Money to TV star would be better spent on TAFE
6 December 2019
Section: News
TV host and tradie Scott Cam will be paid $345,000 (excluding GST) over 15 months for his role as National Careers Ambassador, while the Morrison government continues to undermine the TAFE system.
Spectacular teachers big part of blockbuster
4 December 2019
Section: News
It’s not just singing and dancing students that make for the wonderful vibe that spreads through the stadium during Schools Spectacular performances
Peace prize makes powerful point
1 December 2019
Section: News
There’s a shift underway in relation to the Sam Lewis Peace Prize.
Rainbow connections in Parramatta
1 December 2019
Section: News
Parramatta Foreshore was recently filled with rainbows and fun at the 13th annual Parramatta Pride Picnic where locals celebrated LGBTIQ diversity.
National New Educators marks 10 years strong
29 November 2019
Section: News
The nation’s new educators recently descended on Sydney to learn about common issues across the country, and develop their knowledge and skills in activism.
Union Bill busted
29 November 2019
Section: News
Federation and the ACTU have welcomed the defeat of the Morrison Government’s union-busting Ensuring Integrity Bill in the Senate.
Power of the collective delivers IEC win
Member action at the local level and Federation’s representations to the Department will see a new Intensive English Centre (IEC) established in the northern NSW town of Armidale from the commencement of the 2020 school year.
There’s nothing casual about teaching
27 November 2019
Section: News
What mandatory training must a casual teacher undertake?