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Monday 8 April 2024 The Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch (IEU) is launching a pay rise campaign for staff employed in community-based preschools in NSW. Community-based, not-for-profit preschools are run by voluntary parent committees of mums and dads. Preschools provide high-quality early childhood education to many children throughout NSW, but they need help … Continued
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EduTECH, Australia’s largest festival of education, joins forces with The Smith Family to champion educational equality. “EduTECH is proud to support The Smith Family,” said Arron Penman, Project Director at EduTECH. “Together, we are dedicated to driving positive change in the education sector and empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds.” The Smith Family has long been … Continued
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In a significant step towards addressing the educational needs of children affected by war, researchers from Monash University are developing a pioneering model of trauma-informed practice for online education. Specialists from The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, the Monash School of Psychological Sciences, the Monash Faculty of Education, and NGOs including Classrooms Without … Continued
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Journalists are invited to a free webinar on best practice reporting to prevent violence against transgender and gender diverse people. National violence against women prevention organisation Our Watch has consulted with leading trans organisations to develop new reporting guidelines and the webinar. There is significant overlap in the drivers of violence against women and against … Continued
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Latest apprenticeship and trainee data reaffirms building and construction industry concerns that we are facing a critical labour shortage in the midst of a housing crisis said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn. “Over the year to September 2023, a total of 42,333 new apprentices started in the building and construction industry. This represents an … Continued
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As Australia transitions to electric vehicles, the automotive sector will require a comprehensive workforce strategy to address the changing job roles and skill requirements as petrol and diesel-powered vehicles are retired. This was the advice given to a federal parliamentary inquiry by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters has commenced an inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia, and is seeking written submissions in response to the Terms of Reference by Friday 24 May 2024. The Committee is particularly interested in hearing from people with direct experience of civics and citizenship education and challenges associated with electoral participation. This includes … Continued
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The NSW Department of Education’s award-winning design thinking competition, The Game Changer Challenge, has kicked off its 2024 program announcing a new Wicked Problem for primary and secondary students to solve. The 2024 Wicked Problem challenges students of all ages to “make life better for all without harming the planet”. The challenge, inspired by the … Continued
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A coalition of students, academics and union representatives are demanding an end to unpaid placements for social work students, as new research unveils models the federal government could adopt. WHO: ASU NSW & ACT secretary Angus McFarland Australian Council of Heads of Social Work Education representative Professor Christine Morley Per Capita executive director … Continued
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A coalition of students, academics and union representatives are demanding an end to unpaid placements for social work students, as new research unveils models the federal government could adopt. The Per Capita report, commissioned by the Australian Council of Heads of Social Work Education (ACHSWE), analyses a range of options to compensate students, with the preferred being … Continued
