Federation welcomes NSW Government’s commitment to universal pre-kindergarten for all children
16 June 2022
Section: Media Release
The NSW Teachers Federation has today welcomed the Government’s announcement to invest more than $5.8 billion over 10 years to introduce universal pre-kindergarten for all children in NSW by 2030.
Greens and Labor oppose Government’s Inclusive, Engaging and Respectful Schools policy
7 June 2022
Section: News
Federation has welcomed formal written support from the Greens and NSW Labor to oppose the Perrottet Government’s controversial Inclusive, Engaging and Respectful Schools policy.
Federation says paltry wage cap raise ‘adds insult to injury’
6 June 2022
Section: Media Release
NSW Teachers Federation has said the NSW Government’s announcement to lift the wages cap policy from 2.5 per cent to three per cent is not good enoughâ€.
Federation begins bargaining agreements for TAFE employees
3 June 2022
Section: News
Returning TAFE to being the preeminent provider of vocational education and training is integral to this State’s future productivity and prosperity.
Tweed Shire Council objects to Murwillumbah mega-school plan
3 June 2022
Section: News
The Tweed Shire Council has formally objected to the development application for the controversial Murwillumbah Education Campus.
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.
Governments yet to take action
26 May 2022
Section: Columns
The recommendations from a landmark report on Australia’s First Nations women and girls from 2020 have yet to be realised.
Federation rejects racism
24 May 2022
Section: Columns
Federation urges all members to actively work towards the elimination of racism in every classroom, playground, staff room and school community.
Teachers Federation welcomes election of Albanese Government
22 May 2022
Section: Media Release
NSW Teachers Federation congratulates the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP and the ALP on winning government.
National Disability Insurance Scheme in schools: put simply
19 May 2022
Section: Columns
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disabilities. Early intervention supports can also be provided for eligible people with disability or children with developmental delays.
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!
Teachers to go on strike in Sydney on May 4
3 May 2022
Section: Media Release
NSW Teachers Federation members will proceed with strike action in Sydney’s Macquarie Street on Wednesday May 4.
Federation welcomes Opposition’s pledge to ditch Government’s flawed student behaviour strategy
30 April 2022
Section: Media Release
NSW Teachers Federation has welcomed NSW Labor’s commitment in today’s Daily Telegraph to scrap the Perrottet Government’s controversial new student behaviour strategy policy should they win the election next year.
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.
Federation calls on Premier to honour his commitment that no teacher would fall behind on wages
27 April 2022
Section: Media Release
With inflation now running at 5.1 per cent, the NSW Teachers Federation today called on Premier Dominic Perrottet to honour his commitment that no public sector worker would fall behind on wages.
Teachers to go on strike on May 4
26 April 2022
Section: Media Release
NSW Teachers Federation State Executive has today made the unanimous decision to proceed with strike action on Wednesday May 4.
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.