The Teachers' Guild of NSW

31/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for The Teachers’ Guild of NSW’s Annual Dinner and Presentations of Awards!

It was a wonderful opportunity to come together, reconnect with colleagues and friends, and celebrate the knowledge, care and commitment that educators bring to their work every day.

Congratulations to all our award winners! We are proud to recognise your achievements and the contributions you make to your students, colleagues and communities. Your dedication to teaching, learning and the growth of others deserves to be celebrated.

Special congratulations also go to Karen Yager, Principal of Hills Grammar School, on receiving the 2026 Phyllis Evans Medal. Karen, we are delighted to celebrate this well-deserved honour and recognise your significant contribution to education and our profession.

To our members, guests and supporters, thank you for sharing in this special occasion and helping us celebrate our award recipients.

Our sincere thanks also go to everyone who helped organise and support the evening. Your time, care and effort made this celebration possible.

Thank you for being part of a community that values teachers, celebrates their achievements and supports their professional growth.

29/10/2026

Thank you, teachers. 💙✨

For the knowledge you share.
For the care you show.
For the patient explanations and thoughtful feedback.
For the encouragement that helps a learner try again.
For supporting your colleagues along the way.

This World Teachers’ Day, The Teachers’ Guild of NSW celebrates you.

To teachers across every sector, setting and stage of their careers: thank you for the expertise and commitment you bring to your work, every day.

Tag a teacher or teaching team and tell them why you’re grateful. 👇

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20/10/2026

What an energising day at the 2026 Innovation and Industry Forum!

It has been incredibly exciting to see meaningful conversations unfolding between education, industry and community, with speakers and contributors from organisations such as CSIRO and BlueScope Steel helping to highlight what is possible when sectors come together with a shared purpose.

This session on Regional Innovation & Skills Ecosystems was a powerful reminder that strong regional communities are built through connection, collaboration and opportunity. When education partners with industry, we create stronger pathways for young people, strengthen local capability, and help ensure that innovation is grounded in the real needs and strengths of our communities.

A highlight of the day has been seeing leaders share practical insights about how partnerships can support workforce development, STEM engagement and future-focused learning in ways that are both locally responsive and nationally significant.

Thank you to all involved in making today such a valuable and inspiring event.

19/10/2026

🎉 WE’RE UNDERWAY! | 2026 INNOVATION & INDUSTRY FORUM 🎉

Unite. Innovate. Transform.

What an exciting morning as the Teachers’ Guild of NSW 2026 Innovation and Industry Forum officially gets underway at Western Sydney University’s Parramatta City Campus!

Today, we bring together an incredible community of educators, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers and innovators, united by a shared commitment to shaping the future of education, skills and workforce development.

💡 From AI and emerging technologies to STEM, vocational education, career pathways, sustainability and workforce innovation, today’s program promises thought-provoking conversations, new perspectives and meaningful opportunities for collaboration.

We are delighted to welcome an outstanding lineup of speakers, including The Hon Steve Whan MP, NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, alongside leading voices from education, government and industry.

👏 A special thank you to our Platinum Partners, HP and Intel, our generous event partners, Western Sydney University, and the many presenters and participants who have made this event possible.

At the Teachers’ Guild of NSW, we believe that meaningful innovation begins with connection. Today is an opportunity to move beyond conversations about the future and strengthen the partnerships that will help shape it.

✨ Here’s to a fantastic day of learning, collaboration and innovation!

📍 Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus
📅 Tuesday 20 October 2026

📸 Stay tuned as we share highlights from throughout the day!

14/10/2026

🎙️ Great conversations inspire great educators!

Have you discovered Conversations in Education, the official podcast of The Teachers’ Guild of NSW?

We believe that some of the most valuable professional learning happens when educators come together to share experiences, challenge ideas and learn from one another.

Through conversations with teachers, educational leaders and researchers, our podcast explores the stories, insights and perspectives shaping teaching and learning across NSW and beyond.

Whether you’re an early career teacher, an experienced educator, a school leader or simply passionate about education, there’s something for everyone.

🎧 Explore our episodes and join the conversation!

▶️ Watch and subscribe to our YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/

💬 We’d love you to share your favourite episode with a colleague and tell us what topics you’d like to hear discussed next.

Great teaching deserves great conversations.

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

22/09/2026

This year our Annual World Teachers’ and Presentation of Awards at The William Inglis Hotel is bigger than ever...
We look forward to honour our outstanding recipients that occurs every day across education.
Book your tickets early as seats are filling up very fast from the following link below.

WORLD TEACHERS' RECOGNITION AWARD nominations close on 26 September.
Honouring teachers with the World Teachers' Recognition Award who have made a wonderful contribution to their school in advancing the education profession.
Please access Nomination: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1-n2tcqRha_6Ru0jiBrad5MB_9WPGU68tYluDw78a8Hs/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true
Closing date of Nominations: Saturday 26 September 2026
Click here to view past award winners

02/07/2026

🎙️ New episode: Conversations in Education

In Episode 6 of the Teachers’ Guild of NSW Podcast, we are joined by Ian Holden, Chair of We Support Hands-On Learning, for a conversation about the power of tactile, practical and engaging learning experiences.

Ian brings a deep commitment to helping educators re-ignite connection in the classroom through hands-on approaches that support student engagement, collaboration, confidence and deeper understanding. He also encourages teachers to look beyond the digital walls we sometimes build in our classrooms, and to consider how these can impact meaningful connections with students and their learning.

🎧 Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/ikMcBsWUNiA?si=2QtfAU6ldWGIDXKD

The Teachers' Guild of NSW Podcast: Episode 6, Ian Holden

01/05/2026

🎙️ New Episode | Conversations in Education

The Teachers’ Guild of NSW Podcast continues with Episode 5, featuring Petro Papazoglou from Rise & Shine Education

This episode offers insight into a key area of education: Early Childhood Education. It reminds us that early learning is far more than “child care”; it is foundational educational work that nurtures children’s development, curiosity, relationships, confidence and readiness for lifelong learning.

A sincere thank you to Petro Papazoglou and Rise & Shine Education for sharing expertise, experience and commitment to this important area of education.

In this conversation, we continue the Guild’s commitment to creating space for educators, leaders and thinkers to share the stories, insights and ideas shaping teaching and learning in NSW and beyond.

🎧 Watch the episode here:https://youtu.be/cDBTz9Y0PJM?si=7CKDntaGdMqVB668