Shows
DOGSNew Schools Agreement shows public schools will remain underfunded in 2034, far-right figures teaching at a Sydney college and much moreKeep Church and State forever separated- USA House resolution recalls a150 year old speech. New Schools Agreement shows public schools will remain underfunded in 2034. A look at the far-right figures teaching at a Sydney college. NSWTF asks members- have you been underpaid too? US- 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the city's all-charter schools system is failing many families. Breaking up public schools is dangerously dividing the nation. Australian teachers left in the dark on managing student pain.Great State School of the Week- Loch Sport Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info
2025-10-1100 minDOGSBacking for secular well-being officers on WA schools, Victorian early educators start industrial action and much moreBacking for secular well-being officers on WA schools, in an effort to cease funding religious chaplain programs. After 15 months of negotiations and no pay offer - Victorian early educators start industrial action. Dr Anne Summers urges NSWTF Women's Conference to continue fighting to protect and advance women's rights. Why teachers are leaving the profession - and it's not about the money. UK- taking religious misogyny seriously in education. US- Why America still needs public schools. Inside Australia's School of the YearGreat State School of the Week- Hunter Sports Highwww.adogs.info
2025-09-0600 minDOGSNSWTF Conference, AI, Education research and much moreNSWTF Conference speeches and decisions. Why AI skills should be taught alongside reading and writing. Principals call for change to Education research. Incels, misogyny, role models- what England's new relationships and sex education lessons will cover. UK- an American mum in the UK can't believe some things allowed by State school system (ignoring the fact that US charter schools do the same things) US- Abolishing the education department.Gret State School of the Week- Frankston High Schoolwww.adogs.info
2025-07-2600 minDOGSHow to disappear a problem- the school system has spent 50 years NOT fixing one of its central flaws and much moreHow to disappear a problem- the school system has spent 50 years NOT fixing one of its central flaws. 20 richest WA private schools rake in nearly $50M in non-fee income. Wadonga teachers call for same pay and conditions as teachers across the border. US- schools brace for wave of parents seeking updates after Supreme Court ruling. India- religious intrusions into the classrom NSWTF Annual conference address.Great State School of the Week- Williamstown High Schoolwww.adogs.info
2025-07-1900 min
Professional Learnings NSWPPA Educational LeadershipChampioning Public Education with Lila Malarczyk OAMWhat does true educational leadership look like when equity remains at its heart for over 40 years? Lila Malarczyk OAM offers a masterclass in purposeful leadership that transforms lives and systems.Growing up in western Sydney from a low socioeconomic background, Lila experienced firsthand how education could open doors—and how prejudice could try to close them. A defining moment came when, as a 17-year-old scholarship student, she confronted blatant discrimination from a university administrator. Rather than letting this experience diminish her, it fortified her resolve to create more just educational environments.As principal of Marylands Hi...
2025-06-2557 minDOGSNo substitute for TAFE - AEU and NSWTF comment on Coalition plans, teachers starve while serving others and much moreNo substitute for TAFE - AEU and NSWTF comment on Coalition plans for "tech" colleges and scrapping free TAFE. Hope as US universities find backbone against Trump's assault on education. Teachers starve while serving others. Senior Ballarat grammar students accused of striking younger peers. US - Title 1 legislation, a history of the US education department and Trump's education secretary sends debt collectors after students.Great State School of the Week- Corryong Collegewww.adogs.info
2025-05-0300 minDOGSThe Federal budget holds no joy for public education, don't get angry - get furious!The Federal budget holds no joy for public education. The NSWTF says - don't get angry - get furious! Action - an antidote for bad policy. Australian school students among the most bullied in the OECD report shows. International - why do people choose state or private education?Great State School of the Week - Stawell Primary Schoolwww.adogs.info
2024-05-2500 min
Mind The Autism PodcastMTAP | The Multidimensionalist, Comedian, JD Zamora - S1E6On a beautiful, 35 degree day on the tropical Gold Coast in Australia, Comedian JD Zamora shares the nuances of being indigenous, neurodiverse and disabled in a world that could see him as a 'normie' and the accompanying responsibility to bridge the gap for those who do not have access and or less agency.
Ableism is not only perpetrated by neurotypical people towards neurodiverse.
There is also internalised ableism for ND people that can be difficult to unpack.
JD Zamora's neurodiversity evidence based cards are , entertaining and a beautiful opportunity for self discovery and...
2023-12-1447 minDOGSVic Shadow Education Minister Bach's ideas on educational needs and much moreVic Shadow Education Minister Bach's ideas on educational needs - his thoughts on ideology in the classroom, suggestions that Victoria needs MORE selective entry state schools and the idea that 'positive' education is driving teachers away. NSWTF press release shows that record numbers of teachers are leaving the profession. U.S.- "Our democracy is not a theocracy- YET"- church and state separation barely exists with male politicians governing women's bodies..Great State School of the week- Officer Primary Schoolwww,adogs.info
2023-04-1500 minDOGSThe problems with the productivity commission, 50 of Australia's wealthiest private schools rake in millions and much moreThe limited scope of the Productivity Comminssion's frame of reference EXCLUDES millions in donations and investment income for private schools. The problem is with the productivity commission, not public schools and teachers. 50 of Australia's wealthiest private schools rake in millions in investment income. Shortage of resources and CLASSROOMS for public schools in NSW. "Is the "Harmony Week" rebrand white-washing systemic racism" asks the NSWTF. 20 years after invasion, what is the status of girls and education in Iraq today?Great State School of the week- Albert Park Collegewww.adogs.info
2023-03-2500 min
Talking TeachersThe State of Play in Schools and Union Solutions with Correna HaythorpeCorrena became Federal President of the Australian Education Union in February 2015. She has spent 17 years teaching in public primary schools. As President of the AEU, she led the union through a long-running industrial dispute with the SA Government as well as organising the “I Give a Gonski” and “Stop TAFE Cuts” campaigns. She has extensive experience and understanding of social justice issues, with a particular interest in students and their families from disadvantaged areas.Show NotesAEU Submission No 112 Upper House inquiry into teacher shortages in NSW.Carter, D. (2020). Three reasons why year 12 should g...
2023-03-2220 min
New South Wales Teachers FederationWorld Pride: Jenny MoesNSWTF officer, Jenny Moes talks about her experiences in the LGBTIQ+ space during her time as a teacher and in the Union.
2023-02-2319 min
New South Wales Teachers FederationWorld Pride: Frank BarnesRetired NSWTF officer, Frank Barnes talks about his experiences in the LGBTIQ+ space during his time as a teacher and in the Union.
2023-02-2329 min
New South Wales Teachers FederationWorld Pride: Waine DonovanNSWTF officer, Waine Donovan talks about his experiences in the LGBTIQ+ space during his time as a teacher and in the Union.
2023-02-2320 min
New South Wales Teachers FederationWorld Pride: Maree O’HalloranPast NSWTF president, Maree O'Halloran speaks about her experiences in the union related to LGBTIQ+ matters.
2023-02-2209 minDOGSSpecial consideration for VCE students studying in flooding areas, U.S. religious discrimination against trans/NB kids in schools and much moreSpecial consideration for VCE students doing ATAR in flooding areas. U.S. religious discrimination against trans/NB kids in schools. NSWTF rally for TAFE. U.S. - Charter schools and the Texan right. U.K.- Music program for disadvantaged students.Great State School o fthe Week- Mildura Primary SchoolMusic - Copeland's Fanfare for the Common Man, Schola Cantorum's La Date Dominum and Paul Robeson's Joe Hillwww.adogs.info
2022-11-1200 min
D'oh! Kapital23 - No Teachers, No Future (w/ Kelly Bowman)In which Ben and Jacob are joined by veteran teacher, militant unionist and fierce comrade Kelly Bowman to discuss the crisis in NSW schools and the historic joint strike by public sector and Catholic systemic teachers. Featuring live audio from the NSWTF/IEU rally held at Thoroughbred Park, Canberra on 30 June, 2022.
2022-07-011h 16DOGSMain parties ignore education as an election issue, NSWTF strike action, LNP's record on school funding and much moreMain parties ignore education as an election issue as Jane Caro and the Reason party platform on school inequity. NSW Teachers Federation strike action addresses teacher shortage. Scomo and the LNP's record on school funding. A big spend in Victoria on suburban schools. U.S. - Oakland's community schools closing, leaving maginalised groups with even less access to vocational education and training.Great State School of the Week- Leongatha Secondary Collegewww.adogs.info
2022-05-0700 minDOGSThe purpose of public education, AEU/NSWTF response to politicising COVID and much moreThe purpose of public education, lessons from the U.S. The AEU and NSWTF respond to the politicising COVID . Study shows that public school students exceed their private school counterparts in University outcomes. October is dyslexia awareness month- the AEU website includes links to more info here.Great State School of the week - Epping Secondary Collegewww.adogs.info
2021-10-0900 min
Federation Update17-02 COAG, Gonski Stories, Bump it Up-update, workplace stressIn this Federation Update:
—COAG on the horizon
—call for Gonski success stories
—Concerns over Bump it Up strategy
—Issues around workplace stress in schools
Tell your School's Gonski story here: https://www.nswtf.org.au/gonski-stories
2017-02-2208 min
Federation Update17-01 Schools Funding, TAFE EA, Special NeedsIn this Federation Update
- Change in NSW Premier and Education Minister
- Continued debate over schools funding leading up to COAG
- Inquiry into special needs funding (nswtf.org.au/disability-inquiry)
2017-02-1507 min
NSWTF007 - Schools Funding, TAFE EA, Special NeedsIn this Federation Update
- Change in NSW Premier and Education Minister
- Continued debate over schools funding leading up to COAG
- Inquiry into special needs funding (nswtf.org.au/disability-inquiry)
2017-02-0807 min
Federation Update003 - TAFE PABO, Gaol Petition, Spoil Sports, VET FEE Changes - Oct 2016In this Federation Update:
- Federation encourages YES vote on TAFE Protection Action Ballot
- Gaol educators present petition to NSW Parliament
- VET FEE Help scheme changes
- Gary Zadkovich speaks on privatisation of sport and rec centres
Transcript available at nswtf.org.au/podcasts
2016-10-1211 min
Federation Update002 - Gonksi, Gaols, Counsellors, Leave Provisions - Sept 2016In this Federation Update:
- The Gonski campaign is renewed with a delegation to Parliament House in Canberra
- Gaol educators take strike action over job cuts
- Joan Lemaire acknowledges contributors to School Counsellors case
- Gary Zadkovich reports success in negotiations over teachers' leave provisions
Transcript available at nswtf.org.au/podcasts
2016-09-1412 minFederation Update001 - Gonski, Counsellors, Gaols, Wear It Purple - Aug 2016This is the pilot episode of Federation Update, a fortnightly news update for members from the NSW Teachers Federation.
In this episode:
- reflecting on the Gonski campaign in the Federal Election
- the School Counsellors dispute continues in the IRC
- campaigning to support educators in Corrective Services
- Wear It Purple Day
Transcript available at nswtf.org.au/podcasts
2016-08-3110 min
NSWTFAnna Uren On 2UEFederation Women's Officer, Anna Uren speaks with 2UE host, Tim Webster on the issue of women returning to the profession following maternity leave. (Note audio quality improves after the beginning of the recording.)
2016-07-1207 min
NSWTFNSWTF Bridge Street RallyOn Saturday 14 March 2015, the NSW Teachers Federation held a public rally outside the Department of Education in Sydney. The state government has proposed that the building be taken out of public hands and leased for private development. The Federation strongly opposes this and has launched a campaign to stop such a move.
2015-03-1430 min
NSWTFSeptember 2014 Council WrapTeachers Federation President, Maurie Mulheron, speaks with Media and Communications Officer, Sally Edsall, about decisions made at September Council. The discussion covers: The latest attack on the architecture of Gonski needs based funding by federal minister, Christopher Pyne; breaches in the provisions of the staffing agreement limiting the effectiveness of the transfer system in schools; promoting and protecting high standards of professional teaching practice; and the Federation’s campaign priorities for the March 2015 state election: TAFE, salaries, school staffing and infrastructure and facilities.
2014-09-1716 minNSWTFLucy MorganLucy Morgan, Information and Policy Coordinator for the Refugee Council of Australia speaks to the June 2014 Federation Council on issues surrounding children in detention centres.
2014-06-1311 min
NSWTFMaxine Sharkey on NSW TAFE Budget CutsMaxine Sharkey, NSW Teachers Federation Assistant General Secretary (Post Schools) talks with Media Officer Sally Edsall about the NSW government plans, announced on 15 May 2014, to increase student fees for TAFE.
2014-05-1611 min
NSWTFDr Ken Boston on the Gonski ReformsDr Ken Boston provides an overview of how the Gonski Review came about and the importance of implementing the recommendations nationally. Dr Boston originally presented this lecture at the 2014 NSWTF Principals' Conference.
2014-04-0136 min
NSWTFBilly Bragg At NSWTF CouncilBilly Bragg speaks at the NSW Teachers Federation about the importance of education and the role of teachers in society. He talks about his experience with an educational system that dismissed his potential, the lack of civility on the internet and voices his support for both the Education International campaign for global education and the Australian Gonski reforms. He sings 'I Keep Faith' and 'There is Power in a Union'.
2014-03-1514 min
NSWTFMulheron 29 Nov 2013 PodcastTeachers Federation President, Maurie Mulheron provides an update on the Gonski Reforms in response to Federal Education Minister Christopher Pyne's announcement this week that he will eliminate them.
2013-11-2904 min
NSWTFOctober 2013 Council WrapFederation President, Maurie Mulheron, talks with Media Officer, Sally Edsall, about the latest school teachers’ salaries offer from the Department of Education and Communities, the Stop TAFE Cuts and Gonski Campaigns.
See: www.igiveagonski.com.au and http://stoptafecuts.com.au
2013-10-2818 minNSWTFTeachers Health Promo SpotRadio spot for current Teachers Health promotion; see http://www.teachershealth.com.au/beinit/ for more information.
2013-09-1800 minNSWTFRod Brown on TAFE Enterprise AgreementRod Brown speaks on behalf of the AEU regarding the current TAFE enterprise agreement up for a vote. The article he mentions in the recording can be found here: http://www.nswtf.org.au/education-news/94-08/ofarrells-salary-cap-changes-shot-down
2013-09-0504 minNSWTFGonski at election time 15 second radioThough all parties have voiced support for the Gonski reforms, there are significant differences in both scope and duration. Before the September election, please visit www.igiveagonski.com.au for a clear delineation between parties; you'll also find resources to help you communicate with your local member and connect with others who want to build a world-class educational system for everyone in Australia.
2013-08-1400 minNSWTFGonski at election time 30 second radioThough all parties have voiced support for the Gonski reforms, there are significant differences in both scope and duration. Before the September election, please visit www.igiveagonski.com.au for a clear delineation between parties; you'll also find resources to help you communicate with your local member and connect with others who want to build a world-class educational system for everyone in Australia.
2013-08-1400 min