Change the rules, change the nation
14 April 2019
Section: News
A strong showing is needed at May Day Change the Rules rallies to indicate to politicians that inequity will be an important issue for voters at the federal election.
Student suspension and expulsion procedures need improvement
13 April 2019
Section: News
The Department is conducting a review of the suspension and expulsion procedures and the discipline policy but at this stage there are no terms of reference.
School partners with community on park project
12 April 2019
Section: News
Members of the Gumbaynggirr community gathered to open the new park in Bellwood Aboriginal Reserve and remember the life of Caleb Jarrett, whose name the park now bears.
Worry knots untangled for new primary teachers at CPL conference
12 April 2019
Section: News
The particular needs and concerns of new primary teachers were addressed at a Centre for Professional Learning Conference on 1 April.
A simple moral choice: some children or all children?
11 April 2019
Section: Columns
As a nation, we can decide to give our teachers in public schools the resources they need for the task at hand or we continue to advantage those private schools that are over-funded.
Counsellors hit the pay wall
11 April 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
I have worked as a District School Counsellor and District Guidance Officer for the Department over the past 28 years, in a number of regions in NSW.
Theatre Review
10 April 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
Theatre is so diverse, as demonstrated by the shows I have seen recently: a musical Spamalot, a satire How to Rule The World and Every Brilliant Thing, which is difficult to describe.
Women in Education
10 April 2019
Section: News
Workplace and Association role crucial for representation
Workplace contacts supported with training
10 April 2019
Section: News
The work of the union is strengthened by members who stand for election in their workplaces with the aim of advancing our policies and strengthening the resolve of members to work toward achieving our goals.
Connecting communities through Aboriginal Education
10 April 2019
Section: News
The words of the Uluru Statement from the Heart resonated with the delegates at the Friday Night Forum of the annual Aboriginal Members Conference, especially one 11-year-old boy.
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.