Federation members stand with refugees
10 April 2019
Section: News
Federation is again proud to endorse, support and promote this years’ Palm Sunday Rally and March. It comes at a time that is critical to both refugees and asylum seekers themselves seeking our humanity and compassion, as well as the continuing discussion in Australia and context of a looming federal election.
Multicultural matters
EAL/D: What is it and why do we need qualified EAL/D specialist teachers?
Community concerns for Bega TAFE
9 April 2019
Section: News
Bega TAFE Federation members and the local community are still deeply concerned about plans to further build on the Bega Connected Learning Centre (CLC) site rather than the existing TAFE campus.
Your workplace contacts
8 April 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
Scott O’Connell traces his immersion in the union movement back to 10 weeks standing on a picket line outside the mine he worked for, as non-union workers were bussed in to do his job.
Teacher housing: battle of the bush
8 April 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
Accommodation has consistently been a problem for teachers in rural areas.
Association Spotlight: Wagga Wagga Teachers Association
8 April 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
Our meetings Attendance varies with workload and the pressure of work throughout the year. We generally have attendance of between five to 10 members. We run a smooth meeting, getting through the agenda in about an hour, unless schools have business they would like to discuss in more detail.
No nearer to closing the gap
8 April 2019
Section: News
The defeat of the Morrison Government and a successful Fair Funding Now! campaign at the upcoming federal election will be critical to narrowing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples across many, if not all, of the targets of the Closing the Gap strategy.
Funding choice is plain to see
8 April 2019
Section: News
What is at stake for every public school across Australia in the upcoming federal election was represented in a powerful visual statement on the lawns of Parliament House on Budget day.
Federation shows its colours at Mardi Gras
6 April 2019
Section: News
An estimated 500,000 spectators lined the footpaths, rooftops and balconies of Oxford Street to cheer on more than 12,500 marchers celebrating Sydney’s LGBTIQ communities on Saturday, 2 March.
Religious education changes a step in right direction
5 April 2019
Section: News
Federation has successfully pursued a number of positive changes to Special Religious Education (SRE).
Vale Barry Manefield
5 April 2019
Section: News
Former Federation President Barry Manefield was remembered for his ability to portray to the public a logical, caring and acceptable image of Federation’s campaigns.
Enabling Equity
4 April 2019
Section: News
I am writing this column on Budget day, having watched my old school’s submission to the original funding review, where teachers became filmmakers to speak directly to those on the review panel of the needs and aspirations of our students.
Award for Aboriginal education beacon
4 April 2019
Section: News
“Bolted in” not “bolted on” is the catch cry at Briar Road Public School, which has received national recognition for its Aboriginal education programs by earning the coveted Arthur Hamilton Award from the Australian Education Union.
Retired Teachers Association news
3 April 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
CRUMA report, Sydney Heritage Fleet, International Women’s Day, Upcoming events
Call centre volunteers required
3 April 2019
Section: News
Members keen to see properly resourced public schools have been taking to the phones to inform fellow teachers of what’s at stake when it comes to voting at the federal election.
Submission calls for new assessment to replace NAPLAN
29 March 2019
Section: News
The original, stated purpose of NAPLAN and the My School website have been “terminally corrupted”, the Australian Education Union asserted in its submission to the of the Council of Australian Governments’ review of NAPLAN data.
Fun puts motivation back into writing
28 March 2019
Section: News
Members attending the Centre for Professional Learning’s recent Secondary English Stage 6 Conference were provided with a barrage of suggestions for the HSC course, including that the teaching and learning experience can be fun.
CPL offers professional learning opportunities for leaders and aspiring leaders
26 March 2019
Section: News
Courses to support members to be effective leaders in their school are offered by the Centre for Professional Learning.
Courses teach fundamentals of workplace rep roles
26 March 2019
Section: News
Once you have decided to take on the role of Fed Rep or Women’s Contact at your workplace you are not on your own, Federation has a range of core courses to guide and support you through your role and its responsibilities.
Vocational learning opportunities reduced for many under funding model
25 March 2019
Section: News
Data presented to a recent roundtable shows why government funding of the vocational education and training sector is best directed towards TAFE.
Election Notice: Additional Branch Conference Delegates – E2018/242
25 March 2019
Section: Administration
Nominations are called for New South Wales Teachers Federation (NSWTF) Branch
Additional Branch Conference Delegates from the following Associations and Groups of Associations: