Western Teacher articles
I want to thank all our members who responded to our start of term survey on teacher shortages.
In the last issue of Western Teacher, I spoke about leadership, service and collective strength. In this issue, I want to…
*Disclaimer: in this article the term teacher is used intermittently in reference to teachers and school leaders. How often…
The Getting Organised pack is designed to help you establish and strengthen the SSTUWA branch at your worksite.
Former SSTUWA General Secretary Mary Franklyn has been made a life member of the Australian Education Union in recognition of…
Private schools in WA have outspent public schools on capital works by $3.2 billion over the past decade, including $515…
If you are in your first five years of teaching, or are a pre-service teacher, you are eligible to be a new educator member…
Late last year the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre told us that the number of children experiencing poverty in Western…
Understanding your entitlements around Advanced Skills Lecturer (ASL) classifications is essential for every TAFE lecturer.…
Principals’ jobs have always been stressful, involving a constant juggle to meet the needs of students, staff and the…
Learning to read is a complex process. It requires children to master and integrate multiple skills, from mapping abstract…
Classrooms are becoming more diverse and more students around the world have identified special education needs.
On a typical school day in Australia last year, about 11 per cent of students were absent. In 2014, the figure was seven per…
Australian public school teachers are spending more than $175 million of their own money each year on basic classroom…
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…
The TAFE teaching workforce and its facilities are under extreme pressure, with complexity of students, increased enrolments…
Join us at the Education and Training Centre in 2026 to start the new school year with some inspiration and learning. New…
Members have access to a range of discounted products and services. From educational resources to discounted insurances,…
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Retired teachers, State Council Conference, events and more.
