Multicultural matters
EAL/D: What is it and why do we need qualified EAL/D specialist teachers?
Harmony Day – A time for reflection
As we approach Harmony Day this year, we join the rest of the world in condemning the far-right extremist terrorist attack against the people of New Zealand.
Multicultural matters
The union has continued to pursue enhancements for members in multiple aspects of multicultural education
Study reveals experiences of students from refugee backgrounds
Recommendations for better navigating refugee education, improving educational outcomes for students of refugee backgrounds and enhanced participation of these students and their families in school communities are included in a new report, launched at Federation’s December Council.
Disability forum puts pressure on governments
In the Fairfield area, teachers have a strong history of being adept at recognising and supporting the learning for our students with disability.
Cards of kindness
16 August 2018
Section: News
Federation was proud to deliver $1400 worth of Opal and gift cards to the Asylum Seekers Centre in Newtown on behalf of members across NSW who collected them following a request from the union.
Language learning fundamental to social cohesion, Annual Conference hears
Improvements need to be made to language education provision in NSW public schools, Federation’s Multicultural Officer/Organiser Amber Flohm said at Annual Conference earlier this week.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Harmony Day
The 21st March takes its rise from the Sharpeville massacre that took place during Apartheid South Africa which occurred on this date in 1960. This saw a military response to a civil rights movement and since that date has been acknowledged as the day that freedom from racial discrimination is maintained as a human right.
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.