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Black lives and what really matters
June 10, 2020“We shouldn’t be importing the things that are happening overseas to Australia.” Such was Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s response to a question about a Black Lives Matter protest march in Sydney on 2 June.
Category: The President writes
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A different take
May 25, 2020As General Secretary of our union, I want to put on record my deep appreciation and admiration for the work of public school and TAFE college teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Category: Schools
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Menopause can lead to discrimination
May 21, 2020Going through menopause while working can be difficult. Menopause typically occurs for women between 45-55 years of age and is often preceded by peri-menopause.
Category: Women in Education
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Staffing win helping to support students with disability during COVID-19
May 20, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic hit hard our classes and teachers of students with disability. Responsive staff, additional staffing and the loud call for a targeted response to unique site and student needs relieved what threatened to be a disastrous outcome.
Category: Special Education
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
May 20, 2020These are indeed unprecedented times. Your days and weeks have blurred into one, as you’ve turned yourselves inside out and delivered over and above the call of duty. Your dedication and commitment to the cause of public education has been truly remarkable.
Category: The President writes
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LGBTIQ events provide opportunity for recognition and inclusion
May 19, 2020Specific days of recognition or celebration are an opportunity to reflect on how we incorporate and include LGBTIQ perspectives in our schools and subject areas.
Category: LGBTIQ
