With the most recent announcements by the Minister for Education relating to initiatives to address teacher and school leader workload, it is important to consider what steps we as professionals can take to also address workload.
QTU State Council was convened at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 10 August.
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your outstanding participation and invaluable contributions during this crucial phase of our bargaining process. Your commitment to shaping the future of our profession is truly commendable.
Public education and training must provide quality education and training in safe and supportive environments. Schools and TAFE sites are workplaces; therefore, the Department of Education (DoE) and the Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training (DYJESBT) hold a primary duty of care for all their employees in these workplaces.
NAIDOC Week is a chance to celebrate the rich, vibrant, and enduring cultures of the vast and varied Aboriginal nations and Torres Strait Islander nations that span the continent that we all call home.
With the introduction of four year fixed-term parliamentary terms, we can prepare for the state election in advance by putting the QTU 2024 State Election Asks to the political parties, current Members of Parliament, and candidates.
Putting Queensland Kids First - In June, Queensland Premier Steven Miles launched Putting Queensland Kids First (PQKF), with more than $501 million in funding to implement it.
The collaborative efforts of members, the local accommodation committee, and the QTU have successfully ensured that concerns about poor water quality in Yarrabah were addressed.
From 29 July to 2 August, more than 1,200 teacher unionists from 150 countries met for the 10th World Congress of the global teachers’ union, Education International (EI), in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Internet connectivity is being enhanced at schools across
Queensland, thanks to QTU advocacy.
Queensland’s Pride In our Communities plan - The state government recently released Pride in our Communities 2024 – 2032; Queensland’s plan for supporting LGBTQIA+ communities to shine.
The 2019 Mparntwe (Alice Springs) Education Declaration sets out two education goals for young Australians.
The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Committee was established in 2023 as part of the amendments made to Policy at the 2023 Biennial Conference, and is the newest QTU Standing Committee.
Your pull out and display Valuing Our Profession poster
Your pull out and display State Election Asks poster.
It’s a curious question which comes up every year: “So, what is
the Anna Stewart Memorial Project?”...
The inaugural Education International Asia-Pacific (EIAP) Women’s Conference, “Sisters in Solidarity: Empowering Action and Leadership in Education Unions Across Asia-Pacific,” was held in July...
Our organisation has an incredible network of Union Reps right across Queensland. Among this cohort are our Lead Union Reps, who were invited to the Teachers’ Building in Milton on 9 August for a program to support their development.
Queensland’s Minister for Skills and Training Development has launched Good Jobs, Great Training: Queensland Skills Strategy 2024–2028. The strategy is the culmination of more than 18 months of the Queensland Government’s tripartite review of the delivery of vocational education and training.
Friday 9 August marked the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, a day to celebrate not only the rich diversity and knowledge of First Nations communities globally, but also to raise awareness of the shared struggle to protect our rights.
Understanding how to make a WorkCover claim is crucial to accessing treatment and getting on the path to recovery. This article provides teachers with guidance on navigating the process of making a WorkCover claim after being injured at work.
To celebrate 135 years of Union achievement, we are taking a look back on some snapshots of Union history. In this edition, we look at the QTU's Presidents.
Are we getting a COLA payment this year?
No, there is no COLA payment payable due this year. Here’s why…
Socialising is necessary as we age. There is nothing like a belly laugh and friendly talk with friends and relatives, as research has shown that getting out with friends simulates us both physically and emotionally.
