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Stories to inspire action

September 25, 2019

The opportunity to be part of a community of teachers where you can express your point of view and have a say in shaping your profession is an uplifting experience, a new book profiling women Federation activists conveys.

Ready to dig deeper for my union

September 22, 2019

Activism runs strong in my veins. I have always felt a strong connection to the union movement.

Rowdy chorus of commonsense required

September 05, 2019

It’s never been more important for people with commonsense to start using their voices at full bore, writer and social commentator Jane Caro said.

Women’s Conference: 'The Power of our Voices'

September 01, 2019

The theme for this year’s Federation’s Women’s Conference was “The Power of our Voices”, with the aim to develop women’s activism and feminism through relevant keynote speakers, a panel session and workshops.

Women in education

August 31, 2019

Reproductive Health Care Reform — Decriminalising Abortion

It’s time to close the gender pay gap

August 28, 2019

As public education teachers we believe in a fair start for all our students.

Unite to advance profession

August 27, 2019

Reach deep into your school and TAFE communities to build new relationships with the female colleagues in your workplace and strengthen those relationships that you already have, Federation Senior Vice President Amber Flohm told members participating in the union’s virtual Women’s Conference on 22 August.

A woman’s right to choose

July 10, 2019

The topic of abortion still carries a lot of stigma. Raising the issue, or even disclosing, “I had an abortion”, is met with some kind of judgement and the eyebrows inadvertently going up.

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