eNews - 8 June 2023 (Schools)

AEU Federal Women's Conference: EOIs are now open

Each year, elected women delegates from around the country attend the AEU Federal Women’s Conference. This is a fantastic opportunity for women members to hear from a range of guest speakers, become more aware of professional and industrial matters and to build a network within the education community across Australia.

This year, the conference is being held in Canberra in early September. The SSTUWA will be sending a delegation of active women to participate in this event. Women from every sector of our membership are encouraged to apply.

Previous delegates have greatly valued the experience of attending. SSTUWA member Ashleigh Webb said: “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to attend this event as a representative of the SSTUWA. The two-day program was full of inspiring women speaking about social justice and power to a room packed with unionist women ready to tackle the change.”

Fellow union member and conference attendee Joey Stuart said: “Thank you to the SSTUWA for an amazing, eye-opening opportunity. What a place to be in, so many passionate strong women working together from unions across Australia for us!”

Date: Sunday 3 September - Tuesday 5 September.

Time: Arrive into Canberra on Sunday; all day Monday, including evening event; Tuesday until 3pm.

Cost: Flights, accommodation and allowances will be covered. Childcare is available at the delegates' accommodation or the venue.

Target audience: Women members, with preference given to those who have not previously attended an AEU Federal event.

Venue: AEU ACT Branch, 71 Leichhardt St, Kingston ACT.

Are you interested in becoming a conference delegate?

Complete this brief expression of interest form and submit by 16 June 2023 >>

The next National School Reform Agreement

The next National School Reform Agreement (NSRA) will be absolutely crucial to the future of public education in Australia.

The Federal Minister for Education Jason Clare has formed an Expert Panel to review the next NRSA and that panel is now seeking input from teachers, parents and students.

Nobody knows better than educators what reform and funding is needed to address a range of issues in public education.

It is therefore crucial that as many educators as possible let the government review know what is required. While we know everyone is busy, we are asking every schools member to participate in the survey if they possibly can and to encourage non-members and parents to do the same.

The link to the minister’s announcement of the review can be read here.

The full survey link is here.

The link to the teacher survey is here.

AEU early learning webinar

We know that early learning matters for children, and it matters for SSTUWA members.

Join the AEU for a national webinar on Monday 19 June (5pm-6pm AWST) where they will discuss the vital work currently being undertaken to transform Australia’s early childhood education and care system.

This webinar will explore:

• The importance of two years of preschool for all and how the rollout of three-year-old kinder/preschool is benefitting children and public schools in Victoria.

• What the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care in South Australia means for the state and the AEU SA Branch’s involvement in this process.

• The availability and accessibility of early childhood services and what this looks like for AEU members.

RSVP for this national online meeting now to unpack the questions and explore the challenges, reflect on some of the excitement about the reforms, and identify the opportunities before us.

High-quality early childhood education and care is a vital component of the public education system and an entitlement of all children in Australia.

Join the conversation today!

Education and training

Professional learning opportunities

Join us in the July holidays to re-energise and re-charge. Ten great professional learning events are on offer, including face-to-face and a whole range of online learning opportunities. Click the links below to read more about each session or to register. Join us either in cyberspace or here at the SSTUWA.

Online training events – all live and via Zoom

Metacognition and Neuroscience: Classroom Practice

Monday 3 July | 8am-1pm

Understanding and Responding to Gifted and Talented Students

Tuesday 4 July | 8am-1pm

LEADERSHIP – Building Healthier Relationships with Parents

Wednesday 5 July | 7.30-10.30am

Designing Lessons Using High Impact Teaching Strategies

Thursday 6 July | 8am-1pm

The Uluru Statement and the Voice (Primary)

Thursday 6 July | 8-10am

The Uluru Statement and the Voice (Secondary)

Thursday 6 July | 11am-1pm

Face to face training events at the SSTUWA office

Wealth Management Partners Pre-Retirement Seminar

Wednesday 5 July | 9.30am-1pm

Behaviour Education K-6: Play is the Way Workshop One

Friday 7 July | 9am-3pm

Writing a Competitive Job Application for Teaching Positions

Wednesday 12 July | 9am-12.30pm

Interview Skills for Teaching Positions

Thursday 13 July | 9am-12.30pm

Good news from Teachers Health

Premium increases have been postponed for another three months. That means your premium won’t change until 1 October 2023. Not yet a Teachers Health member?

Join with hospital and extras cover before 30 June to get six weeks free cover and skip the two and six month waits on extras.

Find out more >>

World Day Against Child Labour: Monday 12 June

Observed on 12 June, World Day Against Child Labour raises awareness for the worldwide movement against child labour. The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the first World Day Against Child Labour in 2002.

The day was initially founded to highlight the difficulties of working children. This month, the day will be celebrated around the world with a week of action against child labour. Throughout this week, events and activities around the world will provide an opportunity to showcase progress of the elimination of child labour. For more information click here.