80 places available
The SSTUWA 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. The union continues its commitment to this and we invite members and non-members to register for the inaugural Safety in Our Schools Conference. This will be an opportunity to participate in discussions that address how to respond and prevent violence in our schools.
Phil Britten will share his story of personnel resilience against violence. Drawing on his unique real-life experience of
triumph over tragedy with burns to 60% of his body following a terrorist bomb attack, Phil is able to connect with his
audience on a personal level, driving home the importance of taking action NOW. Phil is dedicated to supporting safety
in the workplace and keeping all children safe at school. Phil and his team continue to create be-spoke training courses
across arange of industries and most importantly in education contexts. the team is committed to helping teachers deal with violence at work.
Choose from two concurrent sessions.
Phil and Graeme will each offer a ‘taster session’ of the popular Skilled up and Safe two-day Course offered through the
union. Choose either a primary or a secondary/TAFE session. Each session will explore some of the skills needed to be aware, confident and capable of identifying, defusing and securing any situation. Learn how to reduce the threat of physical violence and harm through:
Choose one of the following four workshops:
$ 110 : Members Only
$ 220 : Non-Members
Morning tea and lunch provided.
We are able to supply a vegetarian or gluten free option. Please advise prior to the event. training@sstuwa.org.au
Kevlynn Annandale
SSTUWA Education and Training Coordinator
Primary, Secondary and TAFE Educators
Members and Non-members
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:
This training relates to the following standards :
Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning
Thu 2 May @ 3.00pm - 4.30pm
7 SPACES
Thu 2 May @ 3.30pm - 4.15pm
10 SPACES
Fri 17 May @ 12.00pm - 3.15pm
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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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