Multicultural matters
The union has continued to pursue enhancements for members in multiple aspects of multicultural education
Vale Kylie Dawson
25 February 2019
Section: News
In moving a condolence motion at Federation’s February Council meeting, General Secretary John Dixon described the passing of Kylie Dawson as a tragic loss to Federation and public education.
How to showcase your Association
25 February 2019
Section: Administration
Education’s “Association Spotlight” column allows you to showcase your Association.
Programs cultivate knowledge of Aboriginal culture
22 February 2019
Section: News
Josh Brown is proud of his role ensuring Australia’s First Peoples will continue to have the longest surviving culture in the world.
More opportunities for women to participate in Anna Stewart Program
22 February 2019
Section: News
There are exciting changes to the Anna Stewart Memorial Program in 2019, including the introduction of a three-day training course for up to 20 participants designed for Association Women’s Contacts.
Disability royal commission welcomed
21 February 2019
Section: News
Federation welcomes the vote in the Australian Parliament to establish a royal commission into the violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability.
Strengthening the union one conversation at a time
20 February 2019
Section: News
As teachers, we know what face-to-face, one-on-one conversations can do to educate, inspire and engage our students. The Project Officers apply that same principle to connect early career teachers with the support, advice and services available from Federation.
Retired Teachers Association news
15 February 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
AFTINET report, ABC Friends, Asylum seekers, A sign of the times, Have you recently retired from teaching? and Upcoming events.
Election Notice: NSW Teachers Federation Branch Councillors – E2018/242
12 February 2019
Section: Administration
Nominations are called for New South Wales Teachers Federation (NSWTF)
Branch Councillors
‘Education’ cartoonist Greg Gaul’s works to feature in exhibition
11 February 2019
Section: News
Federation’s resident illustrator Greg Gaul has had a lifelong love of drawing and sketching and his works are set to feature in a retrospective exhibition at an inner Sydney gallery.
#BackTheBill to save lives offshore
8 February 2019
Section: News
Federation is proud to join with other civil society organisations to sign the statement below. We encourage all Members of Parliament to support the forthcoming bill to ensure an adequate medical transfer process is in place for people detained in Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
Federation at Mardi Gras
6 February 2019
Section: News
Federation is excited to be a part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, to celebrate the diversity of our members as well as the students and families that make up our public schools.
Safeguard TAFE when you vote
5 February 2019
Section: News
This week Federation is running an “Enrol to vote for TAFE” campaign on TAFE campuses and online as the federal election approaches.
Campaign tour to secure fair funding for public schools
4 February 2019
Section: News
For the first time in Australian history the Federal Government has legislated that its primary commitment is to the non-government sector, Federation President Maurie Mulheron said today.
Stop TAFE Cuts campaign kicks off in Tamworth
23 January 2019
Section: News
Hundreds from across Australia visiting the Tamworth Country Music Festival are signing up for the campaign to Stop TAFE Cuts.
Federation prepares for Mardi Gras
18 December 2018
Section: News
Federation members came together for the first of several Mardi Gras workshops to create the outfits to be worn by members participating in the parade on Saturday 2 March 2019.
Response to the release of the Department’s Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2018-2022
18 December 2018
Section: News
On Monday 3 December 2018, ‘International Day of People with a Disability’, the Department of Education Secretary, Mark Scott emailed teachers to announce the release of the Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2018-2022.
First inclusion and diversity survey launched
14 December 2018
Section: News
Federation encourages members to complete the first ever Survey for Teaching Personnel on Inclusion and Diversity, which is being jointly coordinated by Education International (EI) Asia-Pacific Region and UNESCO Bangkok for members of EI-affiliated unions in the Asia-Pacific.
Attention members on fortnightly auto credit card deduction payment
13 December 2018
Section: Administration
Due to the Christmas Holiday period, there will be a temporary change for NSW Teachers Federation members who have arrangements to pay their union subscription via credit card on a fortnightly basis.
Serendipity forges deeper knowledge of union’s history
12 December 2018
Section: News
The union’s connection with one of Federation’s founders grew stronger earlier this week when four grandchildren of an early president came face-to-face with the union’s centenary banner, featuring his image.