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Multicultural Education

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  Evaluation shows EAL/D teachers improve learning outcomes

  October 28, 2021

  Intensive English Centre and Central Sydney Intensive English High School staffing entitlements for permanent staff will be maintained during 2022 and 2023.

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  Civilians in Afghanistan need our support

  August 24, 2021

  As the world continues to watch the distressing images from Afghanistan, we feel a mix of horror, distress and even anger, as we try to comprehend the extent of the crisis and the emerging ramifications of the Taliban seizing control of the country.

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  Tips for teaching students with a refugee background

  June 24, 2021

  ​So many refugee children have missed out on the opportunity to play and be kids, so allowing time for developmental play or structured play helps to teach social skills, problem solving, responsive talk, conflict resolution and role play for debriefs.

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  From terror to teaching

  June 23, 2021

  “I vividly remember community alarms sounding, which meant find cover and protect yourself as missiles were on the way,” said Federation member Ferah Tobiya, who came to Australia as a refugee when she was a child.

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  Unity — the way forward

  June 18, 2021

  Regardless of our differences, we all share a common humanity. To remind everyone of this, schools and TAFE campuses are encouraged to host events during Refugee Week (20–26 June) that promote harmony and togetherness.

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  Inquiry underlines systemic neglect

  April 01, 2021

  The report of the independent inquiry into Valuing the Teaching Profession rightly identified schools populated by high numbers of English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) students as being further affected by disadvantage.

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  Join us to rally for refugees

  March 24, 2021

  As a social justice union, Federation rejects racism, xenophobia and intolerance and aims to demonstrate these values with a strong presence at this weekend’s Palm Sunday Peace Rally for Refugees.

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  ​Harmony Week 2021

  March 14, 2021

  ​Harmony Week celebrates multiculturalism and diversity in Australia – a time to share our cultural heritage, practices, beliefs, identities and languages.