Volume 54.1 February 2025

Welcome to 2025! I hope you managed to take some time out for yourself over the break, resting and recharging those batteries in preparation for another school year.

As the new year begins and students and staff return to their educational settings, we welcome the Bunuru season.

Starting your teaching career can be both challenging and rewarding.

Download the poster of funding campaigns over the years from "I give a Gonski" to "For Every Child" to put on your union noticeboard.

It’s just over two years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022.

The Australian Education Union has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that a re-elected Albanese Government would deliver three days [per week] of subsidised early education, describing it as a major step forward in ensuring all Australian children receive the best possible start in life.

Building the branch The Getting Organised 2025 pack will assist and support you to organise the SSTUWA school/college branch at your worksite and nominate for State Council Conference and union committees. The elections covered are: Branch office bearers, State Council Conference and union committees. Find information, election notices, nomination forms and more here.

Join us at the Education and Training Centre in 2025 to start the new school year with some inspiration and learning. New events on offer and some amazing new speakers.