On 6 December 2023, changes were introduced to limit how employers can use fixed-term contractual arrangements in relation to renewal, consecutive contract limitations, and the length of contracts. Employees now enjoy enhanced contract entitlements in respect of ongoing employment arrangements. Requests for flexible working arrangements can be made in a number of circumstances to allow […]
Reproductive health includes a wide range of conditions, such as menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, poly-cystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, IVF, vasectomy, and more. While many workers face these challenges during their careers, these topics have often been overlooked or even stigmatised in the workplace. But times are changing! Across Australia, many workers are now accessing up to […]
Please join Central Queensland Branch Organiser, Richard Pascoe in discussing Early Childhood Education matters. Agenda: Early childhood sector bargaining Industrial and legal issues affecting members Issues pertinent to members at the meeting Like any gathering, these meetings become what we make of them. Your attendance will help you and your colleagues stay informed on current […]
Join us for a brief overview of what's happening in FNQ Schools and across the FNQ Branch. We will finish the evening with a dinner and dessert to celebrate our 25th anniversary members. The Branch meeting will commence at 5:00 pm and then we'll have a 25-year member dinner at 5:30 pm. Nick Sahlqvist , […]
We will be holding a Branch meeting and dinner on Friday, 1 August 2025 at Klimataria Restaurant. The Branch Meeting will begin at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start, followed by dinner at 7:00pm. This gathering will be an opportunity to meet with your colleagues and to discuss the latest developments across the non-government education sector […]
This session will provide you with the tools you need to clarify and calculate your teacher hours of duty and employer directed tasks. Learn what your 'directed duties' actually comprise, and the steps you can take to clarify with your employer. This session will explain when you can say no to additional duties. For […]
Please join Central Queensland Branch Organiser, Richard Pascoe in discussing regional matters. Matters to be discussed include: Delegate rights - what they mean for your school Growing our union in CQ Member issues - your time to share. Like any gathering, these meetings become what we make of them. Your attendance will help you and […]
In these days of increasingly complex working lives, how can we begin to improve our time management skills? In this session, we will be reviewing some key issues, how to tackle them, and suggest 10 top tips for better time management Presented by Heather Grundy Heather is a very experienced classroom teacher who has held […]
This session will provide an overview of the ASOCS and outline the steps required in developing a contemporary position description. The session will outline where you and your school should be in the introduction of the ASOCS and what to do if you are provided with an employer position description which does not meet the […]
The meeting is open to all members of Bayside area schools. We will start with a zoom meeting and during the meeting, we will discuss possible future meetings at different venues. As a collective let’s engage in our profession, let’s make our meetings productive, interesting and a platform working towards change. Please RSVP by […]
Join your organiser Matthew Kliese for the Term 3 Darling Downs Branch meeting. Matthew will be discussing regional matters as outlined below: Membership review Collective bargaining review - SCOTS, TGS, Fairholme Catholic Bargaining 2026 Chapter Representative - feedback Professional Development opportunities Catholic Chapter Representatives are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting. ** Refreshments provided** RSVP […]
Please join Wide Bay Branch Organiser, Richard Pascoe in discussing regional matters. Matters to be discussed include: Delegate rights - what they mean for your school Growing our union in Wide Bay Member issues - your time to share. Like any gathering, these meetings become what we make of them. Your attendance will help you […]