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Federation wins special considerations for IEC staff and students

May 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our lives, testing us like nothing ever before.

Governments must improve COVID-19 communications to CALD communities

April 08, 2020

Federation has joined with several community groups appealing for governments to effectively report COVID-19 directives to people with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Join Palm Sunday online action for solidarity with refugees

April 01, 2020

Spare a thought for refugees in detention where crowded conditions make it difficult to practise social distancing and reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19, says Federation Multicultural Officer/Organiser Mandy Wells.

Racism is a virus - there's an antidote

March 05, 2020

As a union of educators, all Federation members have the responsibility to organise, oppose, act and educate against racism in all its forms.

Harmony Day an opportunity to promote anti-racism

March 05, 2020

Harmony Day is a time when school communities can unite and promote inclusion.

Federation breaks staffing cap and secures additional EALD positions

December 18, 2019

Federation is proud to report that the arbitrary staffing cap, initially set in 1983, has been broken.

Power of the collective delivers IEC win

November 28, 2019

Member action at the local level and Federation’s representations to the Department will see a new Intensive English Centre (IEC) established in the northern NSW town of Armidale from the commencement of the 2020 school year.

Multicultural matters

November 01, 2019

For many people facing violence and oppression in their homelands, fleeing to another country in search of refuge is their only hope for keeping themselves and their families alive.

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