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The ParentsNext program sets families up for workplace success

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Wednesday 5 June 2024 Improved wellbeing, increased work and study opportunities as well as a wider support network are just some of the benefits gained from the ParentsNext program. This support service helps eligible parents prepare for employment ahead of their child starting school. A recent evaluation of the program revealed that more than half … Continued

Union rejects Catholic Archbishop of Sydney’s threat to close schools

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The IEU rejects Catholic Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher’s alarmist comments about closing Catholic schools in protest over proposed changes to federal anti-discrimination laws. The Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch represents more than 32,000 teachers and professional, administrative, operational and support staff in non-government schools, including Catholic schools, throughout NSW and the ACT. … Continued

Democracy Means Listening To The People

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3 June 2024 – For Immediate Release Democracy Means Listening To The People   Christian schools are calling on Minn’s Government to do better than the Committee on Community Services, listen to the people of New South Wales, and reject the misnamed Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill 2023. In their report into the Bill released … Continued

Regional schools tap statewide support

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Rural and regional school leaders are meeting face-to-face with senior NSW Department of Education officers to discuss the latest initiatives supporting regional, rural and remote students.   The Rural and Regional Roadshow, which is at Tamworth tomorrow [Tuesday 4 June], involves local principals and other school leaders meeting the Secretary of the Department, Murat Dizdar, and … Continued

TAFE Queensland launches home automation training facility

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TAFE Queensland has opened a new Smart Home Technology training facility at its Ashmore campus.  Equipped with Clipsal WiserTM products, the centre is designed to upskill electrical contractors in home automation.  The first intake of students has commenced. Sydney, Australia: As technology becomes more ingrained in our everyday lives, TAFE Queensland has opened a new … Continued

Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School and Ipswich Junior Grammar School teachers and support staff strike tomorrow

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Teachers and school support staff at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School (IGGS) and Ipswich Junior Grammar School (IJGS) will strike tomorrow (Tuesday, 4 June 2024) for three (3) hours from 11:55am until 2:55pm. Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Organiser for Ipswich Andrew Elphinstone said employees had no choice but to take strike … Continued

New student accommodation for CDU City Campus

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) has received land in the Darwin CBD from the Northern Territory Government for the development of purpose-built student accommodation, next door to CDU’s City Campus.  The new student accommodation building – expected to house around 350 students – will be located across the road from the campus, also known as Education … Continued

AHISA welcomes Dr Gareth Leechman as its new National Chair

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AHISA MEDIA RELEASE 31 May 2024   Dr Gareth Leechman has been elected as National Chair of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia at the May meeting of the National Board. The appointment follows the Chairmanship of Rev Chris Ivey, Principal of St Andrew’s Anglican College in Queensland, who was National Chair … Continued