New role to inform union’s policy
8 March 2020
Section: News
As part of Federation’s response to the climate emergency, the union will appoint a Climate Emergency Coordinator to inform its escalated climate strategy and policy.
World’s unions call for action from PM
8 March 2020
Section: News
Education unions from around the world have written a strident rebuke of the Morrison Government’s environmental record calling for urgent action to address the climate emergency after Australia’s devastating bushfire season.
TAFE review must restore key funding
7 March 2020
Section: News
Federation will highlight the failed privatisation policies of successive state and federal governments during the NSW Government’s review of the vocational education and training system.
Bathurst course revs up motorsport careers
7 March 2020
Section: News
TAFE automotive students were put on a fast track to a motorsport career as part of a short course during the Bathurst 12-Hour event at Mt Panorama earlier this term.
Theatre reviews
6 March 2020
Section: Member’s Voice
The Campaign, Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam, The Deep Blue Sea
Stay calm and informed of advice
6 March 2020
Section: News
Federation is aware, through evidence from members, of racism and unacceptable actions by some students and community members towards certain ethnic groups as the COVID-19 epidemic moves into its third month.
Maternity leave in schools
6 March 2020
Section: Columns
People use the term “maternity leave” to refer to a range of rights and entitlements related to pregnancy. However, those entitlements can vary depending on the nature of employment.
Actively showing our support
6 March 2020
Section: News
With the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras comes an increase of rainbows across the city, from businesses, government bodies and community.
New chapter for SIG recognises vital role
6 March 2020
Section: News
For some time, Federation has held serious concerns about the erosion of the specialist positions under the State Government’s Local Schools, Local Decisions policy, including the role of the teacher-librarian in NSW public schools.
Association spotlight: Newcastle Teachers Association
6 March 2020
Section: Member’s Voice
The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area in NSW with 322,300 citizens.
Book reviews
5 March 2020
Section: Member’s Voice
How the Queen Found the Perfect Cup of Tea, Saga, Teacher for Justice, Celebrating Difference
Racism is a virus – there’s an antidote
5 March 2020
Section: Columns
As a union of educators, all Federation members have the responsibility to organise, oppose, act and educate against racism in all its forms.
Harmony Day an opportunity to promote anti-racism
5 March 2020
Section: News
Harmony Day is a time when school communities can unite and promote inclusion.
Valuing the teaching profession — An independent inquiry
4 March 2020
Section: News
Attention will be drawn to the extent and complexity of changes to the nature of members’ work when an independent inquiry investigates the value of the work of teachers and principals over the next 12 months.
Every additional member makes the union stronger
3 March 2020
Section: News
History has taught us that everything we have gained has been commensurate to our strength on the ground says Federation President Angelo Gavrielatos.
Call for additional release time for all teachers
2 March 2020
Section: News
In line with a determination by members, Federation is demanding at least two additional hours of release from face-to-face teaching per week for all school teachers.
Local Schools, Local Decisions: eight years of policy failure
While the professional voice of teachers is often ignored under Local Schools, Local Decisions, the views of Federation members will be amplified in the union’s submission to the Department’s evaluation of the policy.
Media release: Morrison’s gifts to private schools now valued at almost $5 billion – public schools get nothing
2 March 2020
Section: Media Release
Today’s announcement by the Morrison Government has confirmed the Federal Government’s special deals with private schools have reached almost $5 billion, while public schools get nothing.
Members aid animals caught in summer’s tragedy
1 March 2020
Section: News
Animal lovers within Federation’s ranks stepped in to assist creatures displaced by bushfires.
Partnerships play valuable role in art journey
28 February 2020
Section: News
What a difference 12 months makes. At the beginning of last year Woolooware High student Kyra Gilfallan was struggling with “white canvas syndrome” and now her art is on show in the Artexpress exhibition at Hazelhurst Gallery.