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Multicultural Education

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  Share a meal this Refugee Week

  June 17, 2019

  Federation continues to be a proud sponsor of the Refugee Council of Australia’s Refugee Week. This year’s theme, “A World of Stories”, will be marked by schools and TAFE colleges across NSW from Monday 17 June to Saturday 23 June.

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  Multicultural Matters

  June 17, 2019

  On 22 May, more than 80 teachers from across the 14 Sydney and regional Intensive English Centres (IECs) came together to discuss matters affecting teachers in IECs and the broader multicultural education area.

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  Federation members stand with refugees

  April 10, 2019

  ​Federation is again proud to endorse, support and promote this years’ Palm Sunday Rally and March. It comes at a time that is critical to both refugees and asylum seekers themselves seeking our humanity and compassion, as well as the continuing discussion in Australia and context of a looming federal election.

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  Multicultural matters

  April 09, 2019

  EAL/D: What is it and why do we need qualified EAL/D specialist teachers?

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  Harmony Day – A time for reflection

  March 19, 2019

  As we approach Harmony Day this year, we join the rest of the world in condemning the far-right extremist terrorist attack against the people of New Zealand.

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  Multicultural matters

  February 25, 2019

  The union has continued to pursue enhancements for members in multiple aspects of multicultural education

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  #BackTheBill to save lives offshore

  February 08, 2019

  ​Federation is proud to join with other civil society organisations to sign the statement below. We encourage all Members of Parliament to support the forthcoming bill to ensure an adequate medical transfer process is in place for people detained in Nauru and Papua New Guinea.

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  Study reveals experiences of students from refugee backgrounds

  December 11, 2018

  Recommendations for better navigating refugee education, improving educational outcomes for students of refugee backgrounds and enhanced participation of these students and their families in school communities are included in a new report, launched at Federation’s December Council.