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Climate Action Forum - Schools and TAFE (TUT)

Supporting Climate Action and Sustainability in our Workplace

50 places available

Start: Friday 13 October 2023 - Noon

Join us for a light lunch anytime from noon. Forum will commence at 12.45pm

Finish: Friday 13 October 2023 - 3.00pm

Location: SSTUWA building, 1 West Street, West Perth WA 6005 (off Thomas Street)

About the forum

The State School Teachers' Union of WA (SSTUWA) continues to provide members with opportunities to develop effective industrial and professional practice, understandings and knowledge.

The SSTUWA invites school leaders, teachers K-12 and TAFE lecturers to join the afternoon forum to explore how to further support climate action and sustainability in our workplaces.

The Australian curriculum includes the following statement about the importance of teaching about sustainability:

'Education for sustainability develops the knowledge, skills, values and world views necessary for people to act ways that contribute to more sustainable patterns of living. It enables individuals and communities to reflect on ways of interpreting and engaging with the world. Sustainability education is future-oriented, focusing on protecting environments and creating a more ecologically and socially just world through informed action.'

In this forum, you will consider current practices of your school or college, discuss resources and teaching approaches that will support climate change and sustainability. You will hear from Jordan Rowand from The Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) who will provide positive and proactive solutions to building sustainable practices in your school/college. 

Over the last seven years, Jordan Rowand has been working with young Australians to lead global solutions in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. With a degree in Global Studies and Sustainability, Jordan has spent the last couple of years working at Clean State on Western Australian climate solutions but has recently moved to the City of Vincent's waste education team. They remain a passionate WA state campaigner and organiser at the Australian Youth Climate Coalition. 

Costs

$ 60 : Members
$ 120 : Non-Members

Hospitality

Lunch will be provided

Facilitator

Sharmila Nagar, SSTUWA Vice President

Jordan Rowand, Australian Youth Climate Coalition

Nominated Audience

K-12 Teachers and Leaders

TAFE Lecturers

Trade Union Training leave - Schools

Members in schools and TAFE colleges are eligible for five days of paid leave per year to attend trade union training (TUT).

To comply with TUT leave requirements applicants must:

• Submit applications to DoE/principal four weeks prior to the event.
• Provide DoE/principal with a printed copy of the course program attached to this form.
• Be nominated by the SSTUWA. See “nominated audience” on the attached course program.

The school will not be charged for the salary of the person attending trade union training - this is covered by the DoE.  However, if a relief teacher is required, this is funded through the school's one line budget.

For school administration
When processing TUT leave applications:

• Ensure staff attending training have selected TUT Leave in HRMIS.
• Project code 1471 will be generated within the payment system.

Trade Union Training leave - TAFE

Members in TAFE colleges are eligible for five days of paid leave per year to attend trade union training (TUT).
To comply with TUT leave requirements applicants must:

• Submit applications to manager through your normal leave application process. You will be applying for Trade Union Training Leave of 7.5 hours per day.
• Provide manager with a printed copy of the course program attached to this form.
• Be nominated by the SSTUWA. See “nominated audience” on the attached course program.

Professional Standards for Teachers in Western Australia

This training relates to the following standards :

Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning
Standard 7 – Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community