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Schools
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Different paths — same direction
December 15, 2019It's never too early or too late to come to Federation activism. In fact, there's never been a better time
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Campaign goes on...
December 14, 2019For decades, school funding has been an area of contested policy between governments. This year was to be the final year of the original “Gonski agreements”.
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Make time for consultation
December 13, 2019Cuts to the Department and TAFE and the implementation of Local Schools, Local Decisions and Smart and Skilled have led to many teachers feeling isolated from key decisions in their workplace.
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Union stands with Pacific educators
December 11, 2019A high-level conference of Pacific teacher unions has heard how government reforms are undermining public education in the region.
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Statewide meetings endorse new award
December 10, 2019Federation members came together at more than 200 venues across the state on 5 December to overwhelmingly endorse the new salaries and conditions Award for the next two years
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Aquatic classroom brings wave of benefits
December 10, 2019Knowledge and confidence in and around aquatic environments — as well as an increased awareness of risks and dangers in the water — play a lead role in the development of public school students participating in the School Swimming and Water Safety Program.
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Program saves children from deep trouble
December 09, 2019On a sunny summer’s day at picturesque North Sydney Olympic Pool — with the harbour lapping at the door and the iconic bridge towering overhead — it has to be the best classroom in the world.
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Lessons bridge swimming gap
December 09, 2019With the summer break approaching, enjoying a swim at the beach, in a river, lake or pool is part of Australian life over the increasingly hot summer holidays
