Every child deserves a quality education. But right now, in Western Australia, the quality of public education is at risk. At risk from a shortfall in funding. At risk from failing to retain and attract teachers. The same is true at TAFE. Ensuring our public schools and TAFE campuses are properly funded and staffed should be a priority. How else will our children get the support and skills they need for the future?

The union has made safety a priority in the face of a rising number of attacks against teachers and school leaders. Everybody deserves to work in a safe environment and the Minister’s measures will assist in that.

With hundreds of campuses all around the country, TAFE can help Australia rebuild in response to the COVID crisis. In fact TAFE is perfectly positioned to provide skills, jobs, purpose and opportunities to millions more Australians, and help to create a positive future for all of us.

The SSTUWA has joined other WA public sector unions in an alliance to work to reform the state government’s wage capping policy.

Getting the balance right in early childhood learning.

Early childhood education sets children up for life. Experts agree that the first few years in a child’s life are the most important time for brain development and key to building good social and emotional skills, which will smooth a child’s transition into school.

Your school. Your story. Your Agreement. Negotiations will soon commence for the Schools General Agreement 2021. Find all the materials you need here.