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Federation joins 90 community groups to oppose One Nation bill

November 06, 2020

The New South Wales Teachers Federation has joined with a large number of community groups to oppose legislation on ‘religious freedoms’ put before State Parliament by One Nation.

Union walks the rights road with LGBTIQ members

October 29, 2020

“All people must have equal rights,” declared Federation’s 1978 Sexual Discrimination policy.

Federation joins celebrations for Wear it Purple Day

September 09, 2020

Federation joined more than 750 schools and universities as well as a range community organisations, corporations and government departments to recognise and celebrate Wear It Purple Day on 28 August.

Wear It Purple Day celebrates 10 years!

August 25, 2020

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Wear It Purple Day, an initiative set up by young people to recognise that LGBTIQ (Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Intersex and Queer/Questioning) young people have the right to be who they are, and can be proud of who they are.

Proposed Education Bill has wide reaching ramifications

August 18, 2020

Legislation was recently introduced in the NSW Parliament that seeks to change the way teachers support the wellbeing of students and the subject material that can be covered in classes.

Spotlight placed on LGBTIQ inclusion in the workforce

June 26, 2020

International Pride Month — June — is when many organisations reflect on LGBTIQ inclusive practices and how far they have come.

Colour and creativity for IDAHOBIT

May 19, 2020

LGBTIQ communities around the world celebrated International Day Against Homophobia, Biophobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) with colour and creativity on Sunday 17 May

LGBTIQ events provide opportunity for recognition and inclusion

May 19, 2020

Specific days of recognition or celebration are an opportunity to reflect on how we incorporate and include LGBTIQ perspectives in our schools and subject areas.

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