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The importance of respect and support
Last year I spoke about respect for public educators and the teaching profession.
Free TAFE needs infrastructure and lecturer investment
As governments promote Free TAFE as a response to Australia’s growing skills shortages, WA must also ensure its public TAFE…
Workload reduction a priority
It would be no surprise to our members that Australian teachers have one of the largest workloads as reported by the…
Building a more responsive and effective union
Over recent months, my focus as SSTUWA General Secretary has been on ensuring our union is more responsive, transparent and…
Facing the Facts on improving teacher and school leader wellbeing
For more than a decade, teachers and school leaders in WA have carried a growing burden of expectations, complexity and…
Graduate teacher entitlements: what you need to know
Starting your teaching career is both exciting and challenging.
AEU inquiry into public school infrastructure
The AEU has launched Australia’s first national inquiry into public school infrastructure, marking the beginning of a…
TAFE Know Your Rights: Right to Disconnect
TAFE lecturers have the right to disconnect and are not required to monitor or respond to work-related communications outside…
A powerful opportunity for SSTUWA women
The Anna Stewart Memorial Project continues to be one of the most respected leadership development opportunities for women…
Government funding growth still stacked against public education
The Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services 2025 exposes again a deeply unfair school funding system, with…
Early career teachers considering leaving the profession
Early career teachers are reporting overwhelming workloads, insufficient support and inadequate preparation through initial…
How to build preschools suitable for neurodivergent kids
An estimated 15–20 per cent of children are neurodivergent, with diagnoses rising each year.
Support and resources key to helping Indigenous high school students
Statistics showing Indigenous school students in a negative light are regularly reported in the Australian media and policy…
Defending the value of education: leadership, solidarity and collective power
Education is the backbone of social progress and national development, yet in Mongolia, those who dedicate their lives to…
AEU statement on the conflict in Iran and the Middle East
The Australian Education Union asserts that as teachers, school leaders and education support workers and advocates for…
National education and union news
Australian Unions have launched a major new bid to secure an extra week of annual leave for working Australians.
Education and Training Centre - April 2026
Join us at the Education and Training Centre in Term 2 for some inspiration and learning. New events on offer and some…
Member benefits - April 2026
Members have access to a range of discounted products and services. From educational resources to discounted insurances,…
Classifieds - April 2026
Read through products, services and vacancies on offer today!
Noticeboard - April 2026
Retired teachers, State Council Conference, events and more.