Time for government to step up
21 July 2024
Section: Columns
Enabling Equity: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 The recent State of Our Schools survey results revealed that only five per…
Focus on classroom teaching and learning
20 July 2024
Section: Columns
Early Career Insights: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 All teachers enter the profession wanting to be the best teacher they…
Human rights are for all, we cannot pick and choose
19 July 2024
Section: Columns
Multicultural Matters: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 Amid the rising challenges of economic instability, inequality and geopolitical division, social cohesion…
The new sexual harassment prevention and response policy
18 July 2024
Section: Columns
Women In Education: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 The Department has published its new workplace sexual harassment prevention and response…
Transfer mechanisms: everything you need to know
18 July 2024
Section: News
The new schools Staffing Agreement between Federation and NSW Department of Education came into operation on day 1, term 2,…
Are your teaching codes up to date?
17 July 2024
Section: Columns
A Casual Word: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 For teachers seeking permanency, the elevation of the Approved to Teach list…
Members act to overcome adversity in small schools
16 July 2024
Section: News
Teachers feeling the burden of inadequate staffing entitlements in their school setting are campaigning for improved conditions. The Small Schools…
Interim changes to merit selection: first referees
15 July 2024
Section: Columns
Know Your Rights: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 When will the requirement for mandated ‘first’ referees in applications for merit…
Worth the struggle: strong system to support schools
13 July 2024
Section: News
“Rebuilding the NSW public school system must be our collective priority and focus,” Federation President Henry Rajendra said. “The NSW…
The latest State of Our Schools survey is another sober reminder of the urgent need to rebuild public education.
12 July 2024
Section: Columns
The survey paints a dire picture of severe teacher shortages, unsustainable workloads, and concerning declines in student wellbeing and engagement.…
Funding is the fix
10 July 2024
Section: News
Survey highlights effects of under-resourced schools Acute teacher shortages, unsustainable workloads and alarming declines in student wellbeing and engagement, reported…
New NAIDOC committee
10 July 2024
Section: Columns
Yarning In Progress: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 Federation has formed a NAIDOC committee, consisting of four staff (including three…
Annual Conference 2024, Day Three
9 July 2024
Section: News
Day three of Annual Conference opened with a performance by Kirrawee High School student Max Fernandez. The morning session heard…
Annual Conference 2024, Day Two
8 July 2024
Section: News
A sample of the many talented students who are fostered by public education teachers across the state opened day two…
Annual Conference 2024, Day One
5 July 2024
Section: News
The issues that concern the teaching profession in NSW public education settings are being addressed by Federation’s peak decision making…
Photo competition to highlight the Heart of TAFE
1 July 2024
Section: Columns
TAFE Talk: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 The Australian Education Union’s National TAFE Photo Competition was so successful in highlighting…
Survey reveals Hunter public schools stretched to breaking point
26 June 2024
Section: Media Release
A survey of public school teachers and principals in Newcastle and the Hunter reveals how the combined impact of the…
Survey reveals Northern Rivers public schools stretched to breaking point
25 June 2024
Section: Media Release
A survey of public school teachers and principals in the Northern Rivers reveals how the combined impact of the $1.9…
Survey reveals Illawarra and South Coast public schools stretched to breaking point
24 June 2024
Section: Media Release
A survey of public school teachers and principals in the Illawarra and South Coast reveals how the combined impact of…
Together, we can champion the right of all to seek safety and belonging
21 June 2024
Section: News
Education is a pathway to opportunity; and it must be a pathway that is open to all. With almost 120…
Election Notice for Yalukit Yulendj Member from the TAFE Division – E2024/87
21 June 2024
Section: Administration
Nominations are called for: New South Wales Teachers Federation (NSWTF) Branch Queensland Branch Tasmanian, ACT & Northern Territory Branches Northern…