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.
TAFE Forum considers flawed policy
12 December 2018
Section: News
Teachers, industry leaders and community members rallied at a TAFE Forum in the Banks electorate hosted by the NSW Teachers Federation in light of falling enrolments in the sector.
Study reveals experiences of students from refugee backgrounds
Recommendations for better navigating refugee education, improving educational outcomes for students of refugee backgrounds and enhanced participation of these students and their families in school communities are included in a new report, launched at Federation’s December Council.
Kogarah helped forge Anzac legend
11 December 2018
Section: News
Former students of Kogarah High were involved in many of the well-known battles that helped to forge the Anzac character, said a teacher at the school, Glenn Hokin, as it marked 100 years since the end of World War I.
Sam Lewis Peace Prize goes to Mt Colah student
10 December 2018
Section: News
The Sam Lewis Peace Prize competition has been decided for 2018 after receiving more than 150 entries from a wide range of students from Kindergarten to TAFE.
Federation: a proud history, a confident future
10 December 2018
Section: Columns
As we end our 100th anniversary year, we can look back proud of our union’s achievements over the decades.
JPL more popular than ever
10 December 2018
Section: News
Members took advantage of the resources provided by the Journal of Professional Learning (JPL) and tuned into the JPL Podcast in 2018.