30 places available
Join us for a light lunch anytime from 12 noon. Forum will commence at 12.45pm
The State School Teachers' Union of WA (SSTUWA) continues to provide members with opportunities to develop effective industrial and professional practice, understanding and knowledge.
The SSTUWA invites school leaders, teachers K-12, and TAFE lecturers to join the afternoon forum to explore how to create safe and supportive spaces for LGBTIQ+ staff and students.
Staff at all levels play an important role in creating safe and welcoming environments for all students.
Join Alana Hunt and Maddison Whittle from Sexual Health Quarters (SHQ) to expand your understanding about LGBTIQ+ terminology and how to navigate the use of preferred names in the school/TAFE context. Alana and Maddison will also provide information on how to establish a rainbow club or a LGBTIQ+ support group in your school or TAFE. What could this look like and how might it work?
SHQ is passionate about inclusivity and diversity and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Join us after the forum for drinks and nibbles and chat with the team. This forum is open to all educators K-TAFE including LGBTIQ+ staff and all allies.
Come along and learn how all school and college staff can promote a culture of inclusivity and pride.
$ 60 : Members
$ 120 : Non-Members
Lunch will be provided. Drinks and nibbles after the event.
Alana Hunt (she/her), SHQ Educator
Maddison Whittle (she/they), SHQ Educator
K-12 Teachers and Leaders (highly recommended to attend together)
TAFE Lecturers
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:
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:
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:
Thu 27 Feb @ 3.30pm - 4.15pm
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Mon 17 Mar @ 9.00am - Tue 18 Mar @ 3.00pm
4 SPACES
Wed 2 Apr @ 9.00am - 4.00pm
8 SPACES
We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and future - and acknowledge the important role all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within Australia. We stand in solidarity.
Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A.
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