TPAA News

A False Allegation Could Have Ended Her Career. TPAA Helped Her Keep It.

TPAA — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:21:40 GMT

A false allegation of excessive force could have ended Janice’s teaching career. With TPAA’s help, the allegation was found unsubstantiated and her record stayed clean.

Why teacher aides are the backbone of the classroom

TPAA — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:37:43 GMT

Ask most people what a teacher aide does and you’ll get some version of "they help out". Photocopying, sharpening pencils, sitting next to the kid who needs a hand. That picture is about thirty years out of date.

Why a pay rise won't fix the teacher shortage

TPAA — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:48:14 GMT

Every time the teacher shortage hits the news, the answer comes back the same way: pay them more. It is a fair instinct. Teaching is skilled work, the pay has lagged behind other professions with similar training, and nobody should have to take a vow of poverty to teach your kids to read.

How an innocent post almost became a disciplinary matter.

TPAA — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:13:18 GMT

TPAA case win: A teacher was called into a conduct meeting after a personal post sparked complaints. With the support of a TPAA advocate, the teacher was able to explain the post was philosophical, personal in nature, and not directed at any individual, school, or department.

EBA Updates: September 2026

TPAA — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:58:07 GMT

Bargaining continues across Victorian and Queensland schools, with progress on wage offers, revised agreements and negotiations. Here’s the latest on where each agreement currently stands.

Looking After Yourself This Winter

TPAA — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:02:05 GMT

A wellbeing note for teachers • July 2026

Three Compounding Workplace Issues. One Member Who Didn't Have to Face Any of Them Alone.

TPAA — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:01:30 GMT

Most workplace problems arrive with at least some warning. A difficult conversation. A complaint you can see coming. A process you've been included in, even if you don't want to be.

EB UpdateS: Qld Catholic, Qld Anglican, VGSA & Vic Catholic

TPAA — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:01 GMT

Bargaining is heating up across multiple sectors, with new offers on the table in Queensland and Victoria alike. Here's where things stand for TPAA members.

The Wisdom Advantage: Giving New Teachers a Hand

TPAA — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:52:57 GMT

Every experienced teacher remembers their first year. The classroom management strategies made sense at university. Confidence was high and the future felt exciting. Then reality arrived. The gap between what teaching looks like in theory and what it feels like standing in front of 30 students on Monday morning is bigger than it should be.

This is where experienced teachers make the biggest difference. While grad teachers bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm, and latest knowledge, experienced teachers bring something more valuable: wisdom. The kind of wisdom that only comes from years spent navigating classrooms, building relationships and learning what really matters.

Verdicts delivered and lines drawn.

TPAA — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:45:20 GMT

Teachers continue to face growing pressure as bargaining discussions progress on pay, workload, and classroom conditions. TPAA continues to advocate for stronger representation and meaningful outcomes nationwide.

Vic public teachers

UPDATE: WE'VE DELIVERED YOUR VERDICT TO THE DEPARTMENT

Following your vote on the proposed Enterprise Agreement, we want to update you on where things stand.