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EAL/D students deserve better from government

August 19, 2022

If the Department of Education is committed to its Multicultural Education Policy, it must act to fill outstanding English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) teacher vacancies, create additional permanent positions to address the rising numbers of EAL/D and refugee students

A time for healing: Refugee Week 2022

June 21, 2022

While most of the world ground to a halt under the closures, lockdowns and restrictions of the COVID pandemic, the misery and danger for refugees mounted unabated.

Federation rejects racism

May 24, 2022

Federation urges all members to actively work towards the elimination of racism in every classroom, playground, staff room and school community.

Your role in maintaining inclusive learning environments

March 30, 2022

The promotion of inclusivity and the elimination of racism in all its forms is an ethical responsibility of all teacher-unionists.

Educate for anti-racism, equity and inclusion

March 22, 2022

Harmony Week (21–27 March) is an opportunity for schools to honour cultural diversity, with a focus on inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone in our communities.

Languages in schools

December 16, 2021

Language is the primary tool we use for communication. It is what sets us apart from all other living things. We depend on language to express ourselves, to be heard and understood.

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.

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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