Members fight for the survival of TAFE
2 March 2019
Section: News
Federation members have enlightened regional voters of the dire state of public vocational education — wrought by the contestable-funding policies of the federal and state Coalition governments — in a series of Stop TAFE Cuts campaign events.
Lid needs lifting on wage restriction
1 March 2019
Section: News
Overturning the NSW Government’s salary cap is a key priority for Federation during 2019.
Workload campaign gains traction
28 February 2019
Section: News
The Department has responded to Federation’s campaign to prioritise teaching and learning with the release of a special edition of School Biz “Reducing the Administrative Burden” on 7 December, 2018.
Our students cannot wait any longer
28 February 2019
Section: News
A NSW public school student starting kindergarten this year will reach year 12 having spent their whole school life in a deliberately under-resourced sector, unless the $14 billion funding cuts introduced by the federal Liberal-National government are reversed.
Women in Education
27 February 2019
Section: News
Australian Human Rights Commission National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
You can help save TAFE
27 February 2019
Section: News
Now is the time to tell your local state and federal politicians how much you value TAFE — our present and future students are relying on you.
State parties signal breakthrough staffing reform
26 February 2019
Section: News
The protection and enhancement of a statewide staffing system that distributes qualified, permanent teachers to every public school community across NSW, remains the most responsible use of additional needs-based funding in our public schools.
Vale Kylie Dawson
25 February 2019
Section: News
In moving a condolence motion at Federation’s February Council meeting, General Secretary John Dixon described the passing of Kylie Dawson as a tragic loss to Federation and public education.
More opportunities for women to participate in Anna Stewart Program
22 February 2019
Section: News
There are exciting changes to the Anna Stewart Memorial Program in 2019, including the introduction of a three-day training course for up to 20 participants designed for Association Women’s Contacts.
Programs cultivate knowledge of Aboriginal culture
22 February 2019
Section: News
Josh Brown is proud of his role ensuring Australia’s First Peoples will continue to have the longest surviving culture in the world.
Disability royal commission welcomed
21 February 2019
Section: News
Federation welcomes the vote in the Australian Parliament to establish a royal commission into the violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability.
Strengthening the union one conversation at a time
20 February 2019
Section: News
As teachers, we know what face-to-face, one-on-one conversations can do to educate, inspire and engage our students. The Project Officers apply that same principle to connect early career teachers with the support, advice and services available from Federation.
‘Education’ cartoonist Greg Gaul’s works to feature in exhibition
11 February 2019
Section: News
Federation’s resident illustrator Greg Gaul has had a lifelong love of drawing and sketching and his works are set to feature in a retrospective exhibition at an inner Sydney gallery.
#BackTheBill to save lives offshore
8 February 2019
Section: News
Federation is proud to join with other civil society organisations to sign the statement below. We encourage all Members of Parliament to support the forthcoming bill to ensure an adequate medical transfer process is in place for people detained in Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
Federation at Mardi Gras
6 February 2019
Section: News
Federation is excited to be a part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, to celebrate the diversity of our members as well as the students and families that make up our public schools.
Safeguard TAFE when you vote
5 February 2019
Section: News
This week Federation is running an “Enrol to vote for TAFE” campaign on TAFE campuses and online as the federal election approaches.
Campaign tour to secure fair funding for public schools
4 February 2019
Section: News
For the first time in Australian history the Federal Government has legislated that its primary commitment is to the non-government sector, Federation President Maurie Mulheron said today.
Stop TAFE Cuts campaign kicks off in Tamworth
23 January 2019
Section: News
Hundreds from across Australia visiting the Tamworth Country Music Festival are signing up for the campaign to Stop TAFE Cuts.
Response to the release of the Department’s Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2018-2022
18 December 2018
Section: News
On Monday 3 December 2018, ‘International Day of People with a Disability’, the Department of Education Secretary, Mark Scott emailed teachers to announce the release of the Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2018-2022.
Federation prepares for Mardi Gras
18 December 2018
Section: News
Federation members came together for the first of several Mardi Gras workshops to create the outfits to be worn by members participating in the parade on Saturday 2 March 2019.