Latest News Archives - Australian Principals Federation

John Handley

By Gemma Naylor|2021-05-10T10:33:54+10:0010th May 2021|

After 5 years of service in supporting members and working with the executive team, John has advised that he is withdrawing from his service to the APF and stepping back in order to provide opportunity for others to contribute. John has provided wonderful advocacy and support and has been a true champion for APF members. Those who have worked closely [...]

EBA Negotiations

By Gemma Naylor|2021-05-10T10:29:48+10:0010th May 2021|

The bargaining team continues to campaign strongly on behalf of the Principal Class in an attempt to reach a new agreement. At the centre of our discussions are matters relating to workload, salary and conditions. As an industrial organisation that is representative of only Principals and Assistant Principals, the APF is not conflicted in its capacity to represent members. Only [...]

Herald Sun Article

By Gemma Naylor|2021-02-15T09:17:03+10:0015th February 2021|

Digital Divide

Welcome back

By Gemma Naylor|2021-02-03T09:21:05+10:003rd February 2021|

A warm welcome back to 2021. We hope this year brings health, happiness and stability after what was a very challenging year for all last year. We encourage all our members to reach out to us if they need support, guidance or even just a chat. All the best, Gemma Naylor Executive Officer 04 12 584 002 gnaylor@apf.net.au [...]

Increase to APF Membership Fees

By Gemma Naylor|2020-12-07T13:54:19+10:007th December 2020|

Please note there has been a small increase to the APF Membership fees from the start of 2021. You should have received an email regarding this, if you have not had correspondence from us please contact contact Gemma on gnaylor@apf.net.au.

APF Financial Audits 2019-2020

By Gemma Naylor|2020-09-24T11:02:44+10:0024th September 2020|

The APF Financial Audits for the 2019-2020 financial year are available for viewing now in the members only section. Should you have any questions please contact Gemma Naylor at :gnaylor@apf.net.au

Annual AGM + PD

By Gemma Naylor|2020-09-03T12:24:05+10:003rd September 2020|

https://apf.net.au/pd-agm-2020/

SAVE THE DATE – APF AGM

By Gemma Naylor|2020-08-31T14:38:45+10:0031st August 2020|

Thursday 22nd October. APF AGM/PD 10am-1pm Virtually the best AGM/PD you have never had to leave school or home to attend in 2020. Guest speakers Stuart Taylor CEO, Springfox, The Australian Workforce Response to COVID-19: A call for courage, connection and compassion Loren Peavey, Principal, Greenvale North West PS, a Supported Inclusion School. Loren will talk about this new type [...]

Our President Julie Podbury, speaks on the Today Show about the return to school.

By Gemma Naylor|2020-07-16T09:48:40+10:0016th July 2020|

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=584454132261213

Tax Receipts

By Gemma Naylor|2020-07-13T10:56:46+10:0013th July 2020|

Tax Receipts have now been sent to members, if you have not received your tax receipt please email Gemma at gnaylor@apf.net.au

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As a member of Australian Principals Federation you will join hundreds of other Principal Class members in Victoria who have access to:

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Expertise in pursuing the interest of the Principal Class collectively without fear or favour as a totally independent organisation, exclusively for the interest of the Principal Class.
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Having been a member of the Australian Principal Federation for about 13 years, and since joining the principal class, I have had the peace of mind knowing that the APF Executives and Industrial Officers work tirelessly behind the scenes to gain fair employment conditions, including workloads and regional support, and relevant salaries for my peers and me. Although this has… “”

Assistant Principal

A Country Secondary School

To the APF principal community, I have been an APF member for more than 25 years. I have had the good fortune to lead both a Primary school and a P to 9 College. At times the principal role can be rather isolated and this is where the strength of membership comes into play. Fortunately I have formed strong partnerships… “”

I cannot speak highly enough regarding the level of professional and personal support that was offered and provided by the APF (Julie and Mark) in 2017.

APF Member

I could outline the advantages of being part of an organisation that looks after Principals and Assistant Principals, but thought instead I’d tell you a very personal story. I loved my work at a Victorian Primary School, and invested my heart and soul into both the teachers and students. I had been a member of the APF for 5 years,… “”

Assistant Principal

Urban Primary School

Dear Julie Thank you for the recent newsletter and valuable information. I wanted to share my principal wellbeing story with you: I visited my GP of 6 years in the holidays experiencing an asthma spike, voice loss and pneumonia. I asked him about a ‘long appointment’ as a principal wellbeing check as I had decided to use my own GP rather… “”

APF Member