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The SSTUWA has honoured those who have held a long-standing commitment to the union.

Government must be more ambitious on climate target; Unions call for stop on work from home rights swap; Higher wages growth means it pays to be in a union

Although the global majority of teachers are women, the Gender Report of the 2025 Global Education Monitoring Report, Women lead for learning, confirms that the “glass ceiling” still blocks women from top positions in education.

The Australian government has released regulatory guidance on the social media minimum age law, which comes into effect on 10 December. The law will restrict individuals under 16 from holding accounts on many social media platforms.

Under the WA TAFE Lecturers’ General Agreement, you can accrue up to 37.5 hours of approved professional development each year and use it as paid time off during non-teaching weeks.

The federal government’s announcement of a $10 million package to support schools in tackling bullying is an important step forward, but support for teachers must not be overlooked, according to the Australian Education Union.

In 2022, Western Australia and the rest of the nation were still dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on everyone’s lives.

On the second anniversary of the release of the Facing the Facts report, let’s look at what has been achieved in respect to its recommendations, as well as what still needs to be done.

In 2022 the SSTUWA asked Dr Carmen Lawrence if she would be willing to chair an independent review into the state of public education in Western Australia.

As a democratic organisation, there are a number of checks and balances that exist within the SSTUWA to ensure members’ voices are at the heart of every decision.

Last month, the Minister for Education, Sabine Winton, released the final report of the review of the School Education Act 1999 (WA).

How many of us look over our shoulders, or walk hurriedly after an event, parent evening or when even going for a walk in a park?

The latest Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Teaching and Learning Survey has made for some disturbing reading.

The famous Red eBooks are available for both schools and TAFE. Find all your rights, entitlements and conditions in this handy, searchable compilation.

The latest National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy results reveal the enormity of the challenges facing Australia’s school system.

On Friday 31 October, educators across Australia are celebrated for the incredible work they do every day. This is your day – a moment to pause, reflect and feel appreciated for the impact you make in classrooms, staffrooms and communities.

Australia lags behind in public school funding; Seizing the opportunities of AI but protecting the fair go; and Productivity reforms must support teachers

Queensland’s public school teachers walked off the job in August in their first statewide strike in 16 years.

This Know Your Rights sheet informs SSTUWA TAFE members about the process, criteria and entitlements related to above base grade (ABG) appointments and applications, including how prior casual service, qualifications and industry experience can influence commencement salary under the Western Australian TAFE Lecturers’ General Agreement 2023.

Reconciliation Australia’s new community truth-telling resources online hub is now live.