By API User
Classes are set to be cancelled for hundreds of students at SAE University College campuses across Australia, with staff launching strike action. National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members at SAE University College will walk off the job on Tuesday as their push for reasonable workloads and a fair pay rise escalates. Almost all classes in … Continued
By API User
Tuesday 1 October 2024 The Independent Education Union calls on non-government school employers to provide clear data on rates of violence and harassment in schools, and to implement stronger measures to ensure teachers and support staff are safe from rising rates of violence and harassment. “Our members are reporting increasing incidents of violence and sexual … Continued
By API User
Thousands of health professional students have had their mental health boosted after accessing a new Australian Government $6.7m funded psychological distress training initiative. Australian-based global health promotion leader Mental Health First Aid International (MHFAI) has designed a new online Health Professional (HP) education program for student doctors, nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals, with course … Continued
By API User
Have you ever written a cover letter from scratch? Many of us use the “Frankenstein approach”, blending cover letters from our close friends with those from strangers on the internet, and then tailoring them to our specific needs. Why can we do that? Because cover letters often follow a straightforward template. Typically, people begin their … Continued
By API User
A new Auditor-General’s report on support for students with disability in public schools reveals alarming gaps in planning and provision of vital support, leading to growing inequality in provision for students with disability. The report notes that since 2018, the number of students with disability has grown from one-fifth to one-quarter. It finds that the … Continued
By API User
A new report by the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney, in collaboration with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) shows Australia’s electricity sector is poised for significant job growth but warns of potential skills shortages that could threaten the transition to a clean energy future. The study was facilitated … Continued
By API User
A new learning resource designed to engage First Nations students to complete courses and succeed in tertiary education will be rolled out to Charles Darwin University (CDU) lecturers from today. The lecturer guidebook by researchers from CDU’s Northern Institute and Faculty of Arts and Society aims to support lecturers engaging with First Nations students in ways that demonstrate and … Continued
By API User
As the Senate Education Employment Legislation Committee scrutinises the University Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill, the Health Services Union (HSU) is renewing its call for the Federal Government to extend paid placements to allied health. Under the Bill, some social workers, nurses and teachers undertaking mandatory placement will be eligible for means-tested financial … Continued
By API User
SYDNEY–BUSINESS WIRE– Ideagen is delighted to announce its inclusion in the prestigious 2024 The Educator Service Provider Awards, a comprehensive roundup in the school sector that highlights the best in the industry. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240923395509/en/ David Griffiths, President, Ideagen Australia and New Zealand (Photo: Business Wire) Its … Continued
By API User
Monday 23 September 2024 In a ground-breaking decision, the Fair Work Commission has today granted the IEU’s application for an authorisation to bargain for pay rises for teachers and educators in more than 100 preschools across NSW. The IEU represents 32,000 teachers and support staff in NSW and the ACT, including in early childhood education … Continued
