Teachers Federation

Over the weekend and throughout the week, members have been showing their support for additional preparation time. See how you can help teachers across the state get the preparation time they need: nswtf.org.au/its-time-sign/

#Education #PublicEducation #Teachers #NSWTeachers

The Education Minister has been urged to slam the brakes on a reckless departmental shake up of school attendance policy that would see 113 specialist Home School Liaison Officer positions replaced by clerks with no experience in getting kids to school. NSW Teachers Federation Deputy President Natasha Watt said the decision was short-sighted and ill-informed.
nswtf.org.au/news/2026/04/3…

Federation met with Cuban Ambassador Gilma Moreira Lino in Sydney on Friday.

Education should never be a casualty of politics and as such our union supports international calls for the United States to end its illegal blockade, which is having a devastating impact on education, forcing schools to close and leaving students and teachers without access to essential food, medicine, and resources.

Solidarity with Cuban teachers and students.

nswtf.org.au/news/2026/03/1…

Australian Education Union has launched Schools For Our Future, a national inquiry into Australia's public school infrastructure needs to ensure every child learns in a safe, modern and inclusive public school. Read the media release here: aeufederal.org.au/news-media/med…

Federation stands with Education International in condemning military strikes on Iran and attacks on schools.
ei-ie.org/en/item/32156:…