From the President
The hidden reality of staff shortages
I want to thank all our members who responded to our start of term survey on teacher shortages.
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On a typical school day in Australia last year, about 11 per cent of students were absent. In 2014, the figure was seven per cent.
Australian public school teachers are spending more than $175 million of their own money each year on basic classroom supplies, exposing the personal impact of chronic underfunding of public schools, according to new data from the Australian Education Union.
WA Harmony Week runs between 15–21 March 2026. Download the Harmony Week 2026 poster today to put on your union noticeboard.
The Australian Education Union has welcomed new research from Monash University that exposes the extreme and often invisible emotional demands placed on Australia’s public school principals, and is calling for urgent government action to address the escalating risks to their health, safety and wellbeing.
The TAFE teaching workforce and its facilities are under extreme pressure, with complexity of students, increased enrolments and ageing facilities impacting on teaching and learning.
Join us at the Education and Training Centre in 2026 to start the new school year with some inspiration and learning. New events on offer and some amazing new speakers.
Members have access to a range of discounted products and services. From educational resources to discounted insurances, travel bargains to movie tickets, there’s something for everyone.
Read through products, services and vacancies on offer today!
Retired teachers, State Council Conference, events and more.
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