40 years: Members and senior officers at this year’s 40 year member celebration.

The 2023 Women’s Conference was held recently at the SSTUWA. This conference provided an opportunity for women educators to share, connect, learn and be inspired by each other.

The two keynote speakers were founder of Mahboba’s Promise Mahboba Rawi OAM, and mother and AFL coach Michelle Cowan.

This year’s 40 year membership celebration was held recently at the SSTUWA. The night was a brilliant recognition of members who have been strong unionists with the SSTUWA for over 40 years.

President Matt Jarman addressed the 14 members and highlighted events that occurred in the year 1983 when these members first joined.

November State Council Conference was held on 10-11 November at the Parmelia Hilton and saw around 150 delegates and guests in attendance. The event began with a Public Sector Alliance meeting at the Perth Town Hall which saw Premier Roger Cook address hundreds of unionists.

Later in the day, Pat Byrne was sworn in as a life member which sparked a standing ovation from the audience.

The Hon. Simone McGurk MLA, Minister for Training; Water and Youth was one of the keynote speakers.