Federation campaign seals Connected Community staff gain
2 June 2022
Section: News
After a robust Federation campaign, the Department has confirmed much-needed additional staff for the state’s 33 Connected Communities schools are in the process of being actionedâ€
Reconciliation is everyone’s business
30 May 2022
Section: News
Students and staff across NSW are learning that it is OK to be the brave individual who stands up and fights for change, to ensure greater opportunities for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Federation members off to Harvard
27 May 2022
Section: News
Two principal members of Federation have been awarded Harvard scholarships — from just three presented nationally by the Public Education Foundation — in recognition of their dedication and academic leadership.
Flood relief available for teachers, students
26 May 2022
Section: News
Financial support is now available to teachers in flood-hit areas after Federation’s representations to the Department of Education for emergency aid.
After the decision of March Council, Federation pursued with the Department the provision of ex-gratia payments to compensate teachers for losses resulting from the floods.
Summit heralds Public Education Day
26 May 2022
Section: News
A special summit is being held in Melbourne today to mark Public Education Day, with a commitment to steer the incoming Labor Government’s education agenda in its first 100 days in office.
Teachers send a loud and clear message to Premier
4 May 2022
Section: News
More than 15,000 members descended on NSW Parliament in Sydney on 4 May to send a loud and clear message to the Premier and his Government: Enough is enough!
Coalition’s $10bn in sweeteners for private schools while public schools remain underfunded.
28 April 2022
Section: News
The Coalition Government has shelled out more than $10 billion in special deals to private schools during its time in office while 99 per cent of public schools have gone underfunded, a new report has revealed.
Strike action on 4 May to pressure Government on salaries and workload
26 April 2022
Section: News
In response to the worsening teacher shortage crisis in public school classrooms, members in schools will take strike action across the state on Wednesday 4 May.
Show your support for refugees
5 April 2022
Section: News
Federation is proud to endorse, support and promote the 2022 Palm Sunday Rally for Peace and Refugees, to be held on Sunday, 10 April, 2pm at Belmore Park, Sydney, adjacent to Central Station. A march to Victoria Park will follow, leading off at 3pm.
Federal funding shortfall exposed at Principals’ Conference
28 March 2022
Section: News
More than 250 public school principals gathered at Federation’s auditorium in Sydney on Friday, 24 March, to discuss education policy…
Educate for anti-racism, equity and inclusion
22 March 2022
Section: News
Harmony Week (21–27 March) is an opportunity for schools to honour cultural diversity, with a focus on inclusiveness, respect and…
No contest: the decade they killed TAFE
14 March 2022
Section: News
Although a new agreement has not been finalised, all Australian governments indicated support for “a viable and robust system of…
Prairiewood HS teachers walk out after Education Minister walks in
25 February 2022
Section: News
Teachers at Prairiewood High School in Western Sydney demonstrated their disgust with the NSW Government’s refusal to act on unsustainable…
Library bookends a century
22 February 2022
Section: News
It was fitting to come dressed for the occasion. To mark 100 years of Federation’s Library, immediate past General Secretary…
Core of Gonski is our nation’s future
22 February 2022
Section: News
A decade on from Gonski, an architect of the reforms said the model can be refloated when political, business and…
Hawkesbury protests closure of TAFE equine courses
16 February 2022
Section: News
Members of Hawkesbury’s equine community rallied outside Richmond TAFE on 11 February to protest the proposed closure of equine courses at the campus. Richmond…
Important permanent staffing win for support units
16 February 2022
Section: News
Improvements to the executive staffing of support units with seven or more classes will start in term 2; a significant gain for members, students and their families.…
Premier’s proposed overhaul of school hours ‘just another diversionary tactic’
10 February 2022
Section: News
Dear members, I’d like to address the recent announcement by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet that the NSW Government is considering…
Members in regional by-election seats very concerned with teacher shortages and TAFE sell-offs
9 February 2022
Section: News
Teacher shortages, the NSW Government’s lack of a plan to address these shortages, and the threat to sell-off local TAFE…
TAFEs in by-election seats hit by enrolment glitches, cuts
8 February 2022
Section: News
Students attempting to enrol in TAFE courses in the state by-election seats of Bega and Monaro have been besieged by…
TAFE members angry at enrolment debacle
7 February 2022
Section: News
As the NSW Government continues to cut TAFE teacher and support staff jobs, it is now stopping thousands of TAFE students enrolling in courses to start this month. The…