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31 October 2023
As a new educator member, you know that your union has got your back with support, advice and protection.
31 October 2023
The latest Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Education at a Glance report shows that Australia significantly underperforms against most OECD countries when it comes to investing in public schools.
31 October 2023
On World Teachers’ Day 2023 - 27 October – AEU branches across the country launched a national road trip to help secure full funding for public schools.
31 October 2023
The Voice to Parliament referendum result was not the outcome we were wanting, but as a union we will continue to walk alongside our First Nations members and communities.
31 October 2023
This issue of Western Teacher contains a summary document of the SSTUWA’s Review into Public Education.
31 October 2023
When the SSTUWA first discussed the option of commissioning a full review of public education in Western Australia it was with the intent of starting a conversation.
14 September 2023
A new report published by The Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work reveals the economic payoff of fully funding public schools would be two to four times the annual cost.
14 September 2023
The LGBTIQ+ and Allies Forum was held recently at the SSTUWA.
14 September 2023
There is growing support across our schools and TAFEs to address the climate emergency and embed sustainable practices across all aspects of public education.
14 September 2023
As public school teachers, our working conditions, from class sizes to wages to DOTT time, are determined by the Schools General Agreement and Award. This Agreement is negotiated between your union and your employer – the SSTUWA and the Department of Education (DoE). This is a lengthy process, and it starts with members like yourself!
14 September 2023
The Voice is a simple idea. The proposed amendment to Australia’s Constitution is short and sweet.
14 September 2023
Key WA public sector unions in the education, health, community safety, service and other fields have co-signed a formal agreement to campaign for wage rises at a recent mass meeting of elected workplace representatives.
13 September 2023
The release of the 2023 NAPLAN results, showing significant numbers of students across Australia require additional support in literacy and numeracy, reinforces the need for full funding of public schools.
13 September 2023
A new national campaign to secure full funding for public schools has been launched in WA as new evidence shows the importance of the additional investment.
13 September 2023
WA State of our Schools survey respondents who are currently teaching, or have taught, in regional areas have identified several issues for those working in the country.
13 September 2023
Teachers are overwhelmingly supporting smaller class sizes as many of them contemplate leaving the profession due to issues such as increased workload, burnout and a lack of respect for the teaching profession, according to a new survey conducted by the SSTUWA.
13 September 2023
The SSTUWA recently held its inaugural LGBTIQ+ forum on How to Create a Safe and Supportive Space for LGBTIQ+ Staff and Students in Schools and TAFEs.
13 September 2023
The Rural and Remote Education Advisory Council (RREAC) was established in 1997 and fulfils an important role, reporting directly to the Minister for Education. It is responsible for providing strategic advice on education and training issues and development in rural and remote areas of Western Australia.
13 September 2023
As a primary school leader for most of my career in country and metropolitan schools, I am often asked about the key lessons I have learned about leadership and how it applies to my current role.
9 August 2023
The federal government’s new consultation paper for the Review to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System, released last month, highlights the extent of the deep inequities in Australia’s education system.

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