The SSTUWA said the $745 million dollar commitment from the Labor party to upgrade infrastructure in WA’s ageing public schools, and build new schools, would make a significant difference to the education of students in those schools.
read moreThe State School Teachers’ Union of WA looks forward to seeing the details of the State Government’s proposal to undertake a trial providing full time kindy to West Australian children.
read moreThe State School Teachers’ Union of WA is thrilled by the State Government’s announcement that it will replace evaporative air conditioners in WA public schools.
read moreThe State School Teachers’ Union of WA said the historic funding deal reached between the state and federal governments would mean the systemic issues in WA’s public education system could be properly addressed.
read morePrime Minister Albanese has today delivered an historic commitment for full funding of Australia’s public schools.
read moreEducation Ministers meeting in Perth today must make real progress on public school funding with new research revealing the urgent need for the additional investment to lift results and combat debilitating teacher shortages and declining student and teacher wellbeing.
read moreThe State School Teachers’ Union of WA has advised its members to stop work for half a day on 23 April if a new enterprise agreement isn’t reached before then.
read moreFive private schools spent more on lavish new facilities in 2021 than governments spent on over half the public schools in the nation, according to a new report which reveals the full extent of the $30 billion capital divide in Australian schools.
read moreThe State School Teachers’ Union of WA has described today’s funding announcement for public schools as a very positive first step. SSTUWA president Matt Jarman said the agreement to deliver 100% of the Schooling Resource Standard for all public schools in Western Australia will be life-changing for both educators and students.
read moreAs the latest generation of West Australian children start their education journey, it is time to stop talking and start acting to address the problems facing public education. The situation is far too serious to waste time on political blame games between parties and levels of government.
read moreA 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.
read moreThe release today 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.
read moreThe Western Australian launch of the national campaign to secure full funding for public schools is taking place in Perth today as new evidence shows the importance of the additional investment.
read moreTeachers of eligible students with disabilities in Department-endorsed education support programs are entitled to receive a special responsibility allowance. Principals can process the allowance in HRMIS.
read moreKey WA public sector unions in the education, health, community safety, service and other fields at a mass meeting of elected workplace representatives, last night co-signed a formal alliance agreement. That agreement will guide joint negotiation and related action seeking to reverse the real decline in public sector workforce pay since 2017 as the State Government reviews its State Wages Policy in the latter part of 2023.
read moreThe Australian Education Union is urging the federal government to ensure school funding is a key consideration of the review of the National Schools Reform Agreement (NSRA).
read moreLast month, government agencies started making payments to some casual and former casual employees representing historical long service leave entitlements. This article will discuss the background to these payments, issues that might arise and what members can do to get further advice and help in resolving any problems.
read moreThe Australian Education Union has welcomed the Federal Government’s proposal to open the National Chaplaincy Program to professionally qualified student welfare officers but much more must be done to support students who need extra help at school.
read moreSave Our Schools today presented a public education agenda for the new Minister for Education, Jason Clare.
read moreThe Australian Education Union has welcomed Jason Clare as the new Federal Education Minister, Brendan O’Connor to the skills and training portfolio and Anne Aly as Early Childhood Education Minister.
read moreThe State School Teachers’ Union of WA supports the position of the ACTU on vaccinations. Vaccinations are widely supported by the union movement as being the best way to avoid ongoing serious health, economic and social disruption from COVID-19 outbreaks.
read moreChildren are at risk of being left behind, the Australian Education Union warned, as new OECD data shows Australia’s poor performance on early learning.
read moreThe AEU is calling on education ministers to urgently develop a national plan for school COVID-19 recovery as a priority agenda item for the education ministers meeting today.
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