Welcome back for term 2: É«ÀÇÉçÇøRecognition Week and what the union is working on for you
24 April 2026
We hope you all had an enjoyable vacation period and are settling into week 1, term 2.
The union has been working hard over the break on issues of importance to members.
É«ÀÇÉçÇøOrganisers are back out visiting schools to say hello and to organise your Term 2 meetings. Make sure you reach out to schedule a É«ÀÇÉçÇømeeting for everyone at your school so they can be updated on what the union is doing.
If you would like a É«ÀÇÉçÇømeeting in your school contact your É«ÀÇÉçÇøOrganiser or email us at .
É«ÀÇÉçÇøSchools Recognition Week 2026 – 31 August to 4 September
This year the É«ÀÇÉçÇøgoes green! The union will be launching a more accessible online resources pack to support your recognition week.
Put the dates in the diary and keep your eyes out for more information on how we will be reaching even more members this year.
What the É«ÀÇÉçÇøwill be continuing work on this term
- Launching the É«ÀÇÉçÇø‘Workload Watch’ highlighting the pressures felt by all classifications in schools and how you can be involved in campaigning to fix them.
- Following up on meetings with senior representatives from across the department during the vacation break to identify fixes around the use of external allied health providers which impact SLSOs and Admin staff on a daily basis.
- Advocating for better communication around the operation of cleaning contracts and the impact on GA roles, including through the É«ÀÇÉçÇøsupported de-privatisation.
- Pushing to expand the eFPT Working Party to a Finance Working Party and working with the Chief People Officer on better delineation of the SAM and BM roles.
Your OrganisersÂ
Metro
Tracey McGuire
Marisa Bosco
Susan Chee Quee
Alison Crittenden
Monique Anderson
Peta Noke (GAs)
Regional
Jo Aboud (Newcastle/Hunter)
Rebecca Reilly and Mik Smart (North Coast/Mid-North Coast)
Bart Mackenzie and Shane Elliot (South Coast)
Steve Mears (North West)
Belinda Pearce (Central West)
Tom Hooper (South West)
If you are a member with an individual issue you can contact the É«ÀÇÉçÇøon 1800 772 679 for advice and support.