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Women in Education

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  Still Jill podcast and ovarian cancer

  July 08, 2019

  Still Jill is a five-chapter podcast by journalist Jill Emberson that recently won the Documentary and Storytelling category at the 2019 Podcast Awards.

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  Women in education

  June 19, 2019

  Federation has long campaigned for gender equity in the classroom and for the teaching service. At May Council, a motion was carried that reaffirmed Federation’s commitment to our Gender Equity Policy (2001).

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  New state and federal ministers for women

  June 03, 2019

  After the March 2019 NSW election, the Premier announced that the NSW Minister for Women would be Bronwyn Taylor MLC (NSW Nationals).

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  Women: step up your activism with the Anna Stewart Program

  May 22, 2019

  Activism can take on many different forms. As a high school English teacher in a country school, until recently, my activism looked like turning up to Association meetings to scoff down chocolate biscuits while writing notes and speaking about what was applicable to my school specifically.

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  Recent actions reveal federal party positions on issues affecting women

  May 15, 2019

  Where the federal political parties stand on women’s issues has become apparent as the federal election approaches.

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  Women in Education

  April 10, 2019

  Workplace and Association role crucial for representation

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  International Women’s Day

  March 11, 2019

  International Women’s Day (IWD) was marked on Friday 8 March. Federation encouraged workplaces to participate in International Women’s Day activities across the state.

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  Domestic violence leave days increased

  March 04, 2019

  After years of campaigning by Federation and other unions, teachers can now access up to 10 days of domestic violence leave each year without being required to exhaust other forms of leave first.