Come say hi to your friendly schools team at the upcoming induction conferences!

The PSA has been advised by The Department of Education (DoE) about a number of induction conferences that are being run throughout February and March. These conferences are generally for newer staff and give an overview of the department.  However, even if you have worked at a school for quite a while, if you have not attended an induction or conference before we recommend you…

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SAO Science – Introduction to Science Conferences

As members would know the PSA has been campaigning for better training for SAOs working in Science.  The PSA identified the issues around SAOs not being properly trained and supported when moving in to the Science area by working with the SAO Science Advisory Group over the last six months. The PSA is pleased to see that, in this round of conferences, the Department of…

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YOUR PUBLIC HOLIDAY SAVED!

Victory! At Tuesday night’s Lismore City Council meeting, council reversed its decision to get rid of our part day public holiday for 2020 and 2021. Thank you to all the PSA members and the community that got behind our local campaign to save our public holiday and sign the petition. Your voice made a difference. Your local Regional Organiser, Asren Pugh, addressed last night’s meeting…

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Revenue NSW – transition to Service NSW

PSA Call Number 127366 Members are justifiably concerned about the transfer and have already raised a number of issues which the PSA will seek to have the Department address. The PSA is in the process of collecting and collating member concerns which we will present to the Department. Members will have the opportunity to comment on the draft prior to it being forwarded to Management.…

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Regional Administrative Restructure “ceased”

Late last week, the PSA was advised that the Administrative Restructure for Police Districts that members had been briefed about on Wednesday, 5 February, was no longer going ahead. All members have been advised accordingly through their Commands. This is a welcome relief for many Districts that were facing staffing cuts and/or downgrading of positions. However, the PSA continues to have strong concerns about workload…

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