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New South Wales24 July 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Ex-students and teachers raise fears of cancer cluster at old Camden high school in Sydney, Hayden Cooper, ABC News, 24 July 2013 I was Dux of my school in New South Wales. I wasted three years…

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Universities & TAFE2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teachers

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Bullied Academics website, July 2010. Canberra Institute of Technology - former and current staff allege "a culture of bullying and harassment" at the institute. Juliana Knight and her former Canberra…

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12 of 19, Exodus could lead to teacher shortages, Yasmine Phill

Western Australia5 February 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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Reader's Comment 12 of 19, Exodus could lead to teacher shortages, Yasmine Phillips Education Reporter, The Sunday Times, 5 February 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/exodus-coul…

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2. The poor teacher support

National / general29 July 2010Multiple outcomes reportedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersMental and physical harm to teachersUnion, regulator or departmental failure

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I send a student who has just told me to go 'F*** Yourself' down to the office. Half the time they're back within ten minutes as no one wants to mind them down there. In one…

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20 Year Veteran, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is

National / general4 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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20 Year Veteran, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science, Jane Caro, The Drum, Opinion, ABC, 4 October 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4293550.html I wo…

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23 January 2010

National / general2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Rob Wiltshire is an Indooroopilly State High teacher. Yesterday Rob Wiltshire said that Education Queensland had failed to act on repeated warnings that asbestos and debris had fallen from damaged cei…

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3. Their financial insecurity makes it hard to get a mortgage or make long…

Victoria19 March 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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3. Their financial insecurity makes it hard to get a mortgage or make long term commitments The tenuous nature of teacher contracts makes teaching an unattractive career option for people who have spe…

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3rd-year-out NSW high school teacher: I have to move to a new town every year

New South Wales8 July 2014Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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3rd-year-out NSW high school teacher: I have to move to a new town every year. It is exhausting and expensive. I'm a 3rd year out New South Wales high school teacher. I've been lucky so far…

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: Jan Wositzky: I sympathise with the teacher awarded compensati

National / general11 September 2014Forced retirementhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teachers

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Reader's comment: Jan Wositzky: I sympathise with the teacher awarded compensation last week, The Age, 11 September 2014. Teacher being forced into early retirement: what a joke it all is! Just consid…

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National / general2008Dismissedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career ended

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Building bridges of spaghetti is not enough, John Diacopoulos, On Line Opinion: http://www.onlineopinion.com.au:80/view.asp? article=6932 Tuesday, January 15 2008 Louise Boyle of Toowoomba, Queensland…

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A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket scienc

National / general4 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science, Jane Caro, The Drum, Opinion, ABC, 4 October 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4293550.html Retired teacher: at 2…

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A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket scienc

National / general4 October 2012Dismissedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teachers

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Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science, Jane Caro, The Drum, Opinion, ABC, 4 October 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4293550.html A message from a teac…

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A northern NSW story

New South Wales2007Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalcontent warning

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How a northern NSW teacher was bullied, isolated and driven to attempt suicide - then won Worker's Compensation and a six-figure settlement. - Bad Apple Bullies Bad Apple school principals and departm…

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A NSW assistant principal

New South Wales1979Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountTeacher improvement and performance plansWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachers

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Bad Apple school principals and departmental officers bully classroom teachers into ill health and out of work. A Workers Compensation loss. A northern NSW story. Other VIC principals say... A teacher…

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A Reader's Comment: A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket scie

National / general4 October 2012Transferredhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersAccounts alleging institutional gaslighting or narrative reversalWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or paybackStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teachersDiscriminationcontent warning

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A Reader's Comment: A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science, Jane Caro, The Drum, Opinion, ABC, 4 October 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4293550.html Graeme Sleeman, for…

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A Statistic, Reader's Comment 11 of 19, Exodus could lead to teacher shortages

Western Australia5 February 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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A Statistic, Reader's Comment 11 of 19, Exodus could lead to teacher shortages, Yasmine Phillips, Education Reporter, The Sunday Times, 5 February 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-austral…

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A teacher of NSW, Comment 4 of 12, Deafening silence from pollies about declinin

New South Wales5 July 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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A teacher of NSW, Comment 4 of 12, Deafening silence from pollies about declining student performance, Ben Jensen, The Australian, 5 July 2011: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/comment…

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A teacher’s story: Victoria

VictoriaIll-health retirementpersonal_accountDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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How a Victorian teacher was bullied into retirement. - Bad Apple Bullies A teacher's story: Victoria A Victorian teacher's own story. Hi there, I have visited the Bad Apple Bullies website on and off …

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A Victorian teacher’s story

VictoriaIll-health retirementpersonal_accountDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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I have visited the Bad Apple Bullies website on and off over the past 6 years as I found it to be a place of validation after my experience of bullying at the hands of a…

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A Wilcannia Central transfer

New South Wales12 August 2010Suspendednamed_caseDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachers

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The teacher who took a transfer to Wilcannia Central School, NSW. - Bad Apple Bullies Bad Apple Bully school principals and departmental officers can bully Australian teachers into ill health - and ou…

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A workers’ compensation loss

New South WalesMultiple outcomes reportedpersonal_accountTeacher improvement and performance plansDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalcontent warning

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A NSW science teacher has been refused Workers Compensation for 'workplace bullying'. - Bad Apple Bullies Bad Apple school principals and departmental officers bully classroom teachers into ill health…

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Aaron, Reader's Comment, 19 March 2011: Pay-rises and productivity: getting the

National / general2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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Aaron, Reader's Comment, 19 March 2011: Pay-rises and productivity: getting the best out of teachers, Winston Smith, Unleashed, ABC, 18 March 2011: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/45264.html I have an…

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Account 33

New South Wales8 December 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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S. Alcorn, Reader's Comment 5 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Sikora, The Daily Telegraph, 8 December 2011: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/sos-sent-to-young-teache…

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AJ" emailed The Sunday Mail

National / general2008Multiple outcomes reportedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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"I resigned after teaching for 6 years and have now been a police officer for 10 years. As nice as it is to be all warm and fuzzy about what a rewarding job teaching is, the…

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Alan Spackman, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is no

National / general4 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Alan Spackman, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science, Jane Caro, The Drum, Opinion, ABC, 4 October 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4293550.html Some t…

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Alex ( not my real name ) of London, formerly of Beverly, Reader's Comment 53 of

Western Australia26 November 2009Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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Alex ( not my real name ) of London, formerly of Beverly, Reader's Comment 53 of 53, 280 assaults at WA schools in two terms, Yasmine Phillips, PerthNow, 26 November 2009: http://www.perthnow.com.au/n…

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Alisa, Reader's comment, Rookie teachers call it quits, Donna Page, 27

New South Wales27 June 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Posted by Alisa, Reader's comment, Rookie teachers call it quits, Donna Page, 27 June 2011, The ( Newcastle ) Herald: http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/news/general/rookie-teachers-call-it-quits/…

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Amanda Lehman of Sandringham, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers

Victoria2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Amanda Lehman of Sandringham, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers, Jewel Topsfield and Craig But, The Age, 4 January, 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/no-job-security-f…

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And now

National / generalMultiple outcomes reportedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedWhistleblower retaliation or paybackFalse, secret or defective investigationsCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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I have been suspended indefinitely without pay pending the outcome of an enquiry into allegations of "misconduct" in my role as a relief teacher with the Education Department. The suspension order was…

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Andrew of Perth, Comment 6 of 6, Survey shows nearly two-thirds of teachers want

Western Australia5 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractUnion, regulator or departmental failure

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Andrew of Perth, Comment 6 of 6, Survey shows nearly two-thirds of teachers want to quit, Martina Simos, Perth Now, 5 April 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/national/why-our-teachers-want-to-leav…

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Ange Kenos, Reader's Comment, Baillieu plan to get rid of bad teachers, Jewel To

National / general21 June 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Ange Kenos, Reader's Comment, Baillieu plan to get rid of bad teachers, Jewel Topsfield, The Age, 21 June 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/baillieu-plan-to-get-rid-of-bad-teachers-201…

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Anonymous reader, Reader's Comments, Teachers hit by assaults, Daniell

Tasmania14 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractMental and physical harm to teachers

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Posted by Anonymous reader, Reader's Comments, Teachers hit by assaults, Danielle McKay, www.themercury.com,14 April 2011: http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2011/04/14/222401_tasmania-news.html How…

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Another bashed up ex teacher of Darwin, Comment 20 of 81, Spear threat to NT tea

Northern Territory24 January 2012Dismissedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Another bashed up ex teacher of Darwin, Comment 20 of 81, Spear threat to NT teacher, Nigel Adlam, NT News, 24 January 2012: http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2012/01/24/285031_ntnews.html Northern Ter…

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Another devastated academic, Reader's Comment, 11 July 2011, Bullying at Work, H

Universities & TAFE2011Dismissedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Another devastated academic, Reader's Comment, 11 July 2011, Bullying at Work, Hagar Cohen, Background Briefing, ABC Radio, 10 July 2011 http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2011/325768…

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Another frustrated teacher of Darwin, Comment 99 of 114, Student stabs teacher i

Northern Territory23 March 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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Another frustrated teacher of Darwin, Comment 99 of 114, Student stabs teacher in class, Alyssa Betts, NT News, 23 March 2011: http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/03/23/219661_ntnews.html Kormilda C…

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Another Lecturer, Reader's Comment, Fee-paying uni students bully academics for

Universities & TAFE9 March 2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Another Lecturer, Reader's Comment, Fee-paying uni students bully academics for good marks, Tracey Spicer, The Punch, 9 March 2010: http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/fee-paying-uni-students-bully-ac…

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Appsie of Townsend NSW, Reader's Comment 11 of 15, Survey shows nearly two-third

New South Wales5 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Appsie of Townsend NSW, Reader's Comment 11 of 15, Survey shows nearly two-thirds of teachers want to quit, Martina Simos, The Advertiser, The Courier-Mail, 5 April 2011: http://www.couriermail.com.au…

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Archie, Reader's comment, Rookie teachers call it quits, Donna Page, 2

New South Wales26 June 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Posted by Archie, Reader's comment, Rookie teachers call it quits, Donna Page, 26 June 2011, The ( Newcastle ) Herald: http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/news/general/rookie-teachers-call-it-quits…

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Ash, Reader's Comment 44 of 56, School management gets the power to hire and fir

New South Wales11 February 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Ash, Reader's Comment 44 of 56, School management gets the power to hire and fire dud teachers, Simon Benson, The Daily Telegraph, 11 February 2012: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/schools-to-hi…

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Asynca, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers, Jewel Topsfield and

National / general2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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Asynca, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers, Jewel Topsfield and Craig But, The Age, 4 January, 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/no-job-security-for-new-teachers-201201…

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Australian teachers: their stories of classroom violence, workplace bullying, harassment, etc……

National / generalLeft teachinghub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or paybackStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportDiscrimination

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Australian teachers: their stories of classroom violence, workplace bullying, harassment, etc. - Bad Apple Bullies A teacher's story: Victoria Help Robina Teachers' Stories: Australian teachers talk a…

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Authorities warn Australia facing " looming crisis" because of

New South Wales4 January 2014Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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Reader's comment, Authorities warn Australia facing " looming crisis" because of maths and science teacher shortage, Yasmine Phillips, Perth Now, 4 January 2014 Macquarie University education graduate…

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Ballynure of Melbourne, Reader's Comment, Beware the workplace psychopath, James

Victoria8 April 2011Left teachinghub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachers

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Ballynure of Melbourne, Reader's Comment, Beware the workplace psychopath, James Adonis, The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 April 2011 http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/blogs/work-in-progress/beware-the-…

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Bec, Reader's Comment, Teachers are powerless to stop schoolyard violence, NSW H

New South Wales01 September 2009Multiple outcomes reportedhub_extractTeacher improvement and performance plansDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teachers

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Bec, Reader's Comment, Teachers are powerless to stop schoolyard violence, NSW High School Teacher, 01 September 2009: http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/teachers-are-powerless-to-stop-schoolyard-vio…

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Blah! of Mulgrave, Reader's Comment 32 of 55, Raise your own kids - teachers, Ev

Victoria30 January 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Blah! of Mulgrave, Reader's Comment 32 of 55, Raise your own kids - teachers, Evonne Barry, The Herald Sun, 30 January 2012: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/raise-your-own-kids-teachers/sto…

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Brett of Sydney, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a difference

New South Wales5 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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Brett of Sydney, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a difference, Dr Tanveer Ahmed, a psychiatrist, The Age, 5 April 2011 http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/full-mark…

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Bruce the Goose, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', La

National / general25 January 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersMental and physical harm to teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Bruce the Goose, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', Lachie Gaylard, The Drum, ABC, 25 January 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/3790748.html Sacred Heart Parish School, S…

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Buck Rodgers of Sydney, Reader's Comment 19 of 25, Millions wasted training teac

New South Wales25 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationFalse, secret or defective investigations

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Buck Rodgers of Sydney, Reader's Comment 19 of 25, Millions wasted training teachers, Justine Ferrari, The Australian, 25 March 2013 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/education/millions…

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Catherine Crout-Habel, Comment 3 of 31, Workplace bullying an everyday occurrenc

National / general23 September 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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Catherine Crout-Habel, Comment 3 of 31, Workplace bullying an everyday occurrence in schools, say teachers, Jessica Marszalek, The Herald-Sun, 23 September 2012: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/nat…

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Catherine Yeomans, Reader's Comment 1 of 6, Editorial: Lessons to end teacher ex

Western Australia19 February 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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Catherine Yeomans, Reader's Comment 1 of 6, Editorial: Lessons to end teacher exodus, The Sunday Times, 19 February 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/opinion/editorial-lessons-to-end-teacher-exodus/sto…

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Cd44, Reader's Comment 29 of 65, Teachers flip parents the bird, Yasmine Phillip

Western Australia13 November 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersMental and physical harm to teachers

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cd44, Reader's Comment 29 of 65, Teachers flip parents the bird, Yasmine Phillips, Education Reporter, PerthNow, 13 November 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/teachers-flip-paren…

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Chalkie, Reader's Comment 30 of 37, Fed up teachers form Educators at Risk suppo

Western Australia19 February 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Chalkie, Reader's Comment 30 of 37, Fed up teachers form Educators at Risk support group, Yasmine Phillips, education reporter, The Sunday Times, 19 February 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/fed-…

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Christine of Adelaide, Reader's Comment 7 of 18, 50 teachers looking for a class

South Australia8 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Christine of Adelaide, Reader's Comment 7 of 18, 50 teachers looking for a classroom, Education Reporter Sheradyn Holderhead, The Advertiser, 8 April 2011: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/public-school-…

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Ciel W, Reader's Comment 175 of 225, Professionals could be Queensland teachers

Victoria21 February 2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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Ciel W, Reader's Comment 175 of 225, Professionals could be Queensland teachers in six weeks, Tanya Chilcott, The Courier-Mail 21 February 2010: http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/professio…

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Citizen voter and community activist of Canning, Reader's Comment 13 of 19.

Western Australia5 February 2011Multiple outcomes reportedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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I am a fixed term WA primary school teacher with 8 years experience and I am currently unemployed. I have called the department on several occasions only to be told that something 'may' come up soon…

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Content with the 'lucky generation', Jo Chandler, The Age: http://www.theage.com.au/national/content-with-the-lucky-generation-20101231-19c1e.html…

National / general9 November 2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Nagle Catholic College, Geralton, West Australia: teacher tackles aggressive 16-year-old boy to the ground. Geralton's Nagle Catholic College is in Western Australia's midwest. A Nagle College teacher…

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Contracted, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers, Jewel Topsfield

Victoria2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Contracted, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers, Jewel Topsfield and Craig But, The Age, 4 January, 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/no-job-security-for-new-teachers-20…

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Craig, Reader's Comment 27 of 53, 280 assaults at WA schools in two terms, Yasmi

Western Australia26 November 2009Suspendedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachers

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Craig, Reader's Comment 27 of 53, 280 assaults at WA schools in two terms, Yasmine Phillips, PerthNow, 26 November 2009: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/assaults-at-wa-schools-in-two…

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Cricket Tragic of Bathurst, Reader's Comment 22 of 22, SOS sent to young teacher

New South Wales8 December 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Cricket Tragic of Bathurst, Reader's Comment 22 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Sikora, The Daily Telegraph, 8 December 2011: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/sos-se…

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CW of Melbourne, Reader's Comment 5 of 25, Millions wasted training teachers, Ju

Victoria25 March 2013Dismissedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teachers

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CW of Melbourne, Reader's Comment 5 of 25, Millions wasted training teachers, Justine Ferrari, The Australian, 25 March 2013 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/education/millions-wasted-…

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Daniel, Reader's Comment

Queensland4 March 2018Unresolved or unknownhub_extractStudent behaviour and lack of administrative support

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Universities blame a new requirement of five-year study for drop in teacher training enrolment, Natasha Bita, The Courier-Mail, 4 March 2018 The Queensland teacher transfer system is a problem. The tr…

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Dave C: 29 Apr 2010 10:20:54am, Reader's Comment: The Drum Unleashed: A day in t

National / general2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Dave C: 29 Apr 2010 10:20:54am, Reader's Comment: The Drum Unleashed: A day in the life of a teacher, Winston Smith, ABC, 29 April 2010: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2884844.htm I am the h…

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David Baylis of Mentone, Reader's Comment, Baillieu plan to get rid of bad teach

Victoria21 June 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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David Baylis of Mentone, Reader's Comment, Baillieu plan to get rid of bad teachers, Jewel Topsfield, The Age, 21 June 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/baillieu-plan-to-get-rid-of-bad…

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DB, Reader's Comment, Teachers are powerless to stop schoolyard violence, NSW Hi

National / general01 September 2009Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersFalse, secret or defective investigations

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DB, Reader's Comment, Teachers are powerless to stop schoolyard violence, NSW High School Teacher, 01 September 2009: http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/teachers-are-powerless-to-stop-schoolyard-viol…

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DB, Reader's Comment, Teachers are powerless to stop schoolyard violence, NSW Hi

National / general01 September 2009Multiple outcomes reportedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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DB, Reader's Comment, Teachers are powerless to stop schoolyard violence, NSW High School Teacher, 01 September 2009: http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/teachers-are-powerless-to-stop-schoolyard-viol…

978 words · 5 min read

Dedicated of Classroom, Comment 67 of 122, Vicious little thugs in class of chao

New South Wales7 November 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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Dedicated of Classroom, Comment 67 of 122, Vicious little thugs in class of chaos as principals and teachers are abused, threatened or bashed in NSW, Bruce McDougall, The Daily Telegraph, 7 November 2…

151 words · 1 min read

Deon, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket

National / general4 October 2012Multiple outcomes reportedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Deon, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science, Jane Caro, The Drum, Opinion, ABC, 4 October 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4293550.html After eight yea…

191 words · 1 min read

Disgusted by Principal's Bullying, Reader's Comment 16 of 79, Staff room turns i

National / general26 November 2010Left teachinghub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Disgusted by Principal's Bullying, Reader's Comment 16 of 79, Staff room turns into war zone as Indooroopilly State High School calls in mediators, Tanya Chilcott, The Courier-Mail, 26 November 2010: …

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Disheartened, Reader's Comment, November 3 2011, Exodus could lead to teacher sh

Victoria2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachersTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teacherscontent warning

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Disheartened, Reader's Comment, November 3 2011, Exodus could lead to teacher shortages, Yasmine Phillips, Education Reporter, The Sunday Times, 5 February 2011 Victoria: teachers put up with a workin…

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Donkeygod of Cardiff, NSW, Reader's Comment 21 of 25, Millions wasted training t

New South Wales25 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Donkeygod of Cardiff, NSW, Reader's Comment 21 of 25, Millions wasted training teachers, Justine Ferrari, The Australian, 25 March 2013 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/education/milli…

251 words · 1 min read

Dr Thompson’s story

Victoria2014Unresolved or unknownnamed_caseWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachers

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Bad Apple school principals and departmental officers bully classroom teachers into ill health and out of work. Other VIC principals say... A teacher's story: Victoria Early childcare Help Robina Elth…

552 words · 3 min read

Dragnet, Reader's Comment, Teachers are powerless to stop schoolyard violence, N

New South Wales01 September 2009Unresolved or unknownhub_extractMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Dragnet, Reader's Comment, Teachers are powerless to stop schoolyard violence, NSW High School Teacher, 01 September 2009: http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/teachers-are-powerless-to-stop-schoolyard…

374 words · 2 min read

E, Comment 4 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Sikora, The Dail

New South Wales8 December 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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E, Comment 4 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Sikora, The Daily Telegraph, 8 December 2011: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/sos-sent-to-young-teachers-across-nsw/sto…

378 words · 2 min read

Early childcare

Queensland1 October 2015Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachers

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Bad Apple school principals and departmental officers bully classroom teachers into ill health and out of work. A Workers Compensation loss. A northern NSW story. Other VIC principals say... A teacher…

1,025 words · 5 min read

Editor: How terrific to hear an Education Minister say that she values the skill

Western Australia2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Editor: How terrific to hear an Education Minister say that she values the skills of older teachers! 969 WA public school teachers resigned in 2010. 471 of these teachers were older than 50. 178 were …

216 words · 1 min read

Editor: There are several interesting (and very, very Darwin) comments on this story

Northern Territory23 March 2011Dismissedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career ended

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As a teacher, I am well aware of this problem. Teachers lack the tools to be able to discipline these children sufficiently. As others have said, they lack respect as they know they can get away…

193 words · 1 min read

Editor: This is the first time that I have heard of the police arresting a perso

New South Wales30 July 2010Suspendedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWhistleblower retaliation or paybackFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Editor: This is the first time that I have heard of the police arresting a person for making false allegations against a teacher. Well done, NSW police! It is far, far too easy for a classroom…

1,744 words · 9 min read

Editor: This sounds so very typical. The whistleblower is attacked.

Universities & TAFE2009Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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One allegation was that "Dr Bokor failed to immediately and directly bring the plagiarism he had identified to the attention of relevant university officers (for example, his immediate superiors). Giv…

195 words · 1 min read

Educationist, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a difference, D

National / general5 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Educationist, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a difference, Dr Tanveer Ahmed, a psychiatrist, The Age, 5 April 2011 http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/full-marks-f…

161 words · 1 min read

Eleanor of Tootgarook, Comment 14 of 16, Celebrity bullies set the standard, Kar

National / general5 January 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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Eleanor of Tootgarook, Comment 14 of 16, Celebrity bullies set the standard, Karen Brooks, The Courier-Mail, 5 January 2011: http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/celebrity-bullies-set-the-standa…

217 words · 1 min read

Emma, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro

National / general11 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Emma, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 11 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html Teaching can break your heart. The drone…

423 words · 2 min read

Ex-teacher of Darwin, Reader's Comment 25 of 42, Trendy teachers cheat the poor

National / general23 September 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationlow confidence

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Ex-teacher of Darwin, Reader's Comment 25 of 42, Trendy teachers cheat the poor and lay the groundwork for riots, Katharine Birbalsingh, The Australian, 23 September 2011: http://www.theaustralian.com…

159 words · 1 min read

Ex-teacher, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane

New South Wales12 March 2013Suspendedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career ended

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Ex-teacher, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 12 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html Wilcannia Central School: allegati…

560 words · 3 min read

Experienced, Reader's Comment, Rookie teachers call it quits, Donna Pa

New South Wales25 June 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teachers

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Posted by Experienced, Reader's Comment, Rookie teachers call it quits, Donna Page, 25 June 2011, The ( Newcastle ) Herald: http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/news/general/rookie-teachers-call-it-…

142 words · 1 min read

Failing to suspend him after the March incident

National / general2009Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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and enrolling him in the school when it is not safe for his teachers or for the other students. Nine-year-old dragged teacher by hair, court said, Kim Arlington, The Independent Weekly, 13 Oct 2009: h…

341 words · 2 min read

Fed up teachers form Educators at Risk support group, Yasmine

National / general19 February 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Reader's Comment, Fed up teachers form Educators at Risk support group, Yasmine Phillips, education reporter, The Sunday Times, 19 February 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/fed-up-teachers-form-e…

266 words · 1 min read

Fed-up Working Mother of Forrestfield, Reader's Comment 27 of 37, Fed up teacher

National / general19 February 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Fed-up Working Mother of Forrestfield, Reader's Comment 27 of 37, Fed up teachers form Educators at Risk support group, Yasmine Phillips, education reporter, The Sunday Times, 19 February 2011: http:/…

163 words · 1 min read

Freud's Cane of Brighton, Reader's Comment 7 of 7, Teachers line up to fill exit

South Australia1 July 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Freud's Cane of Brighton, Reader's Comment 7 of 7, Teachers line up to fill exit plan gap, Education Reporter Sheradyn Holderhead, The Advertiser, 1 July 2011: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/teachers-l…

427 words · 2 min read

Gapuwiyak School in Arnem Land: Stephen Ferguson, teachers' union representative, asks the……

Northern Territory24 January 2012Transferredhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or payback

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Gapuwiyak School in Arnem Land: Stephen Ferguson, teachers' union representative, asks the school principal to stop pestering the teachers for money. The principal threatens to spear him and burn his …

289 words · 1 min read

Gjh, Reader's Comment 10 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Siko

New South Wales8 December 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractDiscrimination

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gjh, Reader's Comment 10 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Sikora, The Daily Telegraph, 8 December 2011: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/sos-sent-to-young-teachers-ac…

250 words · 1 min read

Gordie of Melbourne, Reader's Comment, Teachers seeing no future in state system

Victoria30 May 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Gordie of Melbourne, Reader's Comment, Teachers seeing no future in state system, Jewel Topsfield and Bianca Hall, The Age, 30 May 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/teachers-seeing-no-…

215 words · 1 min read

Gordon, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', Lachie Gayl

Victoria25 January 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Gordon, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', Lachie Gaylard, The Drum, ABC, 25 January 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/3790748.html Victoria - too many Early Childhood te…

281 words · 1 min read

Grad Teacher of Melbourne, Reader's Comment, Teachers seeing no future in state

Victoria30 May 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or payback

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Grad Teacher of Melbourne, Reader's Comment, Teachers seeing no future in state system, Jewel Topsfield and Bianca Hall, The Age, 30 May 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/teachers-seei…

317 words · 2 min read

Graduate glut puts trainee teachers on the scrapheap, Anna Pat

New South Wales20 October 2014Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Reader's comment, Graduate glut puts trainee teachers on the scrapheap, Anna Patty, The Sydney Morning Herald, 20 October 2014 Casual teaching work is the absolute pits. During my course I was repeate…

314 words · 2 min read

Graduate glut puts trainee teachers on the scrapheap, Anna Pat

New South Wales20 October 2014Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Reader's Comment, Graduate glut puts trainee teachers on the scrapheap, Anna Patty, The Sydney Morning Herald, 20 October 2014. Casual teacher: I would discourage anybody from going into teaching. It'…

286 words · 1 min read

Graduate glut puts trainee teachers on the scrapheap, Anna Pat

New South Wales20 October 2014Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Reader's comment, Graduate glut puts trainee teachers on the scrapheap, Anna Patty, The Sydney Morning Herald, 20 October 2014 A Wanna-Be teacher talks to teacher Seano. Wanna-Be teacher: How is teach…

503 words · 3 min read

Graduate glut puts trainee teachers on the scrapheap, Anna Pat

New South Wales20 October 2014Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Reader's Comment, Graduate glut puts trainee teachers on the scrapheap, Anna Patty, The Sydney Morning Herald, 20 October 2014 Finding a permanent job has been a problem for teachers in NSW since 1998…

247 words · 1 min read

Graduate glut puts trainee teachers on the scrapheap, Anna Pat

New South Wales20 October 2014Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Reader's Comment, Graduate glut puts trainee teachers on the scrapheap, Anna Patty, The Sydney Moring Herald, 20 October 2014. 2012 NSW graduate teacher: Heed these words, even maths and science teach…

240 words · 1 min read

Greg of Sydney, Reader's Comment, 'Toxic teacher' warning as debate rages on lif

New South Wales3 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Greg of Sydney, Reader's Comment, 'Toxic teacher' warning as debate rages on lifting uni entry marks, Catherine Armitage, Rachel Browne, 3 October 2012: http://www.smh.com.au/national/tertiary-educati…

288 words · 1 min read

Here's a post from March 2012

National / general2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersStudent behaviour and lack of administrative support

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Exhaustion. Fatigue. Overwhelmed. Lack of support. No wonder I don't feel like writing much these days. School is chewing me up and going to spit me out. Overly dramatic, yes, but that's how I feel. T…

328 words · 2 min read

Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Dr

National / general11 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 11 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html Teacher's husband: I would never be a teacher …

222 words · 1 min read

HiLo, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers, Jewel Topsfield and Cr

Victoria2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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HiLo, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers, Jewel Topsfield and Craig But, The Age, 4 January, 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/no-job-security-for-new-teachers-20120103…

262 words · 1 min read

Http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/9811610/teacher-quits-after-parents-verbal-attack/…

Western Australia13 November 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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West Australia: teaching in a small town can be difficult. Teachers flip parents the bird, Yasmine Phillips, Education Reporter, PerthNow, 13 November 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-aus…

191 words · 1 min read

I abandoned state school teaching because

National / generalUnresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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1) Graduates are treated like cr-p and are expected to suffer with low hours (0.5 FTE), poor pay and massive work loads whilst they 'earn their stripes' in tenuous employment situations. 2) Managing p…

208 words · 1 min read

It is the

National / general5 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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laclustre administrations trying to bring in meaningless changes just so they can secure their next tenure; huge timewasting reporting duties; failure to ensure a basic eductaion; endless criticism of…

166 words · 1 min read

Jan C, Reader's Comment 18 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Si

New South Wales8 December 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractStudent behaviour and lack of administrative support

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Jan C, Reader's Comment 18 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Sikora, The Daily Telegraph, 8 December 2011: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/sos-sent-to-young-teachers-…

211 words · 1 min read

Jan Wositzky: I sympathise with the teacher awarded compensati

National / general11 September 2014Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Reader's Comment, Jan Wositzky: I sympathise with the teacher awarded compensation last week, The Age, 11 September 2014 Teacher: It is a club. What the teacher above has to say reflects my own experi…

390 words · 2 min read

Jill, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro

National / general11 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Jill, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 11 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html Secondary teachers need more release tim…

191 words · 1 min read

Jim A, Reader's Comment, 19 March 2011: Pay-rises and productivity: getting the

National / general2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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Jim A, Reader's Comment, 19 March 2011: Pay-rises and productivity: getting the best out of teachers, Winston Smith, Unleashed, ABC, 18 March 2011: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/45264.html Lyneham, …

246 words · 1 min read

Joe, Reader's Comment, Fee-paying uni students bully academics for good marks, T

Universities & TAFE9 March 2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Joe, Reader's Comment, Fee-paying uni students bully academics for good marks, Tracey Spicer, The Punch, 9 March 2010: http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/fee-paying-uni-students-bully-academics-for-g…

501 words · 3 min read

John and Doni of Gove, ex teachers, Reader's Comment 74 of 81, Spear threat to N

Northern Territory24 January 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teachers

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John and Doni of Gove, ex teachers, Reader's Comment 74 of 81, Spear threat to NT teacher, Nigel Adlam, NT News, 24 January 2012: http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2012/01/24/285031_ntnews.html Norther…

973 words · 5 min read

John of Blue Mountains, Reader's Comment 21 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers ac

New South Wales8 December 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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John of Blue Mountains, Reader's Comment 21 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Sikora, The Daily Telegraph, 8 December 2011: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/sos-sent-t…

232 words · 1 min read

John, Comment 72 of 93, Queensland schools fall short of national rivals, My Sch

National / general5 March 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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John, Comment 72 of 93, Queensland schools fall short of national rivals, My School website reveals, Tanya Chilcott and Andrew MacDonald, The Courier-Mail, 5 March 2011: http://www.couriermail.com.au/…

599 words · 3 min read

Joke? of Victoria, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a differen

Victoria5 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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Joke? of Victoria, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a difference, Dr Tanveer Ahmed, a psychiatrist, The Age, 5 April 2011 http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/full-ma…

733 words · 4 min read

Julie of Subic Bay, Reader's Comment 1 of 60, Why our teachers want to leave, Ma

National / general5 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Julie of Subic Bay, Reader's Comment 1 of 60, Why our teachers want to leave, Martina Simos, The Advertiser, 5 April 2011: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/why-our-teachers-want-to-leave/story-e6frea6u-1…

245 words · 1 min read

Kalgoorlie-Boulder CHS

Western Australia24 March 2016Suspendednamed_caseDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School students 'buy drugs, including marijuana, speed and ice with their lunch money' - but their teachers are blamed for their poor behaviour. - Bad Apple Bullies B…

1,209 words · 6 min read

Kel, Reader's Comment, Teacher entry ranking tumbles, Benjamin Preiss and Craig

National / general18 January 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Kel, Reader's Comment, Teacher entry ranking tumbles, Benjamin Preiss and Craig Butt, 18 January 2013 Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/data-point/teacher-entry-ranking-tumbles-20130117-2cwb5.html#ixzz…

230 words · 1 min read

Kenj, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket

National / general4 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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kenj, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science, Jane Caro, The Drum, Opinion, ABC, 4 October 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4293550.html My friends and …

164 words · 1 min read

Kin, Reader's Comment, 25 March 2011: Pay-rises and productivity: getting the be

National / general2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Kin, Reader's Comment, 25 March 2011: Pay-rises and productivity: getting the best out of teachers, Winston Smith, Unleashed, ABC, 18 March 2011: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/45264.html I believe t…

158 words · 1 min read

Kinspirit, Reader's Comment 21 March, Pay-rises and productivity: getting the be

National / general18 March 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Kinspirit, Reader's Comment 21 March, Pay-rises and productivity: getting the best out of teachers, Winston Smith, Unleashed, ABC, 18 March 2011: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/45264.html I don't kno…

193 words · 1 min read

Kristine Ellis of Gosnelle, WA, Reader's Comment 6 of 6, Editorial: Lessons to e

Western Australia19 February 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersStudent behaviour and lack of administrative support

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Kristine Ellis of Gosnelle, WA, Reader's Comment 6 of 6, Editorial: Lessons to end teacher exodus, The Sunday Times, 19 February 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/opinion/editorial-lessons-to-end-teach…

250 words · 1 min read

Lost and gone forever, Reader's Comment, 15 July 2011, Bullying at Work, Hagar C

Universities & TAFE2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Lost and gone forever, Reader's Comment, 15 July 2011, Bullying at Work, Hagar Cohen, Background Briefing, ABC Radio, 10 July 2011 http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2011/3257688.htm …

170 words · 1 min read

Lost and gone forever, Reader's Comment, 18 July 2011, Bullying at Work, Hagar C

Universities & TAFE2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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Lost and gone forever, Reader's Comment, 18 July 2011, Bullying at Work, Hagar Cohen, Background Briefing, ABC Radio, 10 July 2011 http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2011/3257688.htm …

163 words · 1 min read

Lynda Smith: 29 Apr 2010 10:40:41am, Reader's Comment: The Drum Unleashed: A day

National / general2010Suspendedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career ended

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Lynda Smith: 29 Apr 2010 10:40:41am, Reader's Comment: The Drum Unleashed: A day in the life of a teacher, Winston Smith, ABC, 29 April 2010: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2884844.htm There…

289 words · 1 min read

Mad Mike, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', Lachie Ga

National / general25 January 2012Left teachinghub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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Mad Mike, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', Lachie Gaylard, The Drum, ABC, 25 January 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/3790748.html I left teaching after only four year…

430 words · 2 min read

Madeline Vaughan, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', L

New South Wales25 January 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Madeline Vaughan, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', Lachie Gaylard, The Drum, ABC, 25 January 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/3790748.html Many casual teachers are des…

549 words · 3 min read

Margaret of Melbourne: Reader's Comment 13 of 13, Teacher seeks bullying payout

Victoria20 July 2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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Margaret of Melbourne: Reader's Comment 13 of 13, Teacher seeks bullying payout, John Masanauskas, The Herald Sun, 20 July 2010: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/teacher-seeks-bullying-payout…

684 words · 3 min read

Mawson, Reader's comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro

National / general11 March 2013Left teachinghub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Mawson, Reader's comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 11 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html I got hit, kicked, spat on, head-butte…

597 words · 3 min read

Mezze, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro

National / general11 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Mezze, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 11 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html Teachers are 'looked into' when they ma…

287 words · 1 min read

Michele, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rock

National / general4 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

The account states / reports themes reflected in the archive text.

Michele, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science, Jane Caro, The Drum, Opinion, ABC, 4 October 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4293550.html Teachers are…

226 words · 1 min read

Mick, Reader's Comment 11 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Sik

New South Wales8 December 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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Mick, Reader's Comment 11 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Sikora, The Daily Telegraph, 8 December 2011: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/sos-sent-to-young-teachers-a…

201 words · 1 min read

Miss Frizzle, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jan

National / general11 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Miss Frizzle, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 11 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html Teachers do not have the resourc…

271 words · 1 min read

Mjl, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket s

National / general4 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractMental and physical harm to teachers

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mjl, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science, Jane Caro, The Drum, Opinion, ABC, 4 October 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4293550.html Ex-teacher: I sa…

213 words · 1 min read

Mr Arnold’s story

Northern Territory2008Unresolved or unknownnamed_caseViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teachers

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Katherine High School teacher David Arnold had to have his leg amputated after a brutal student attack. - Bad Apple Bullies Bad Apple school principals and departmental officers bully classroom teache…

873 words · 4 min read

Mr Jackaman’s story

South Australia19 October 2014Unresolved or unknownnamed_caseWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachers

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South Australian teacher James Jackaman's story. - Bad Apple Bullies Working conditions for Australian teachers. A teacher's story: Victoria Help Robina James Jackaman worked as a teacher, deputy prin…

704 words · 4 min read

Mr McDermott’s story

New South Wales2014Suspendednamed_caseDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Matthew McDermott, teacher at Temora High School, NSW, suicided after allegations were made concerning him. - Bad Apple Bullies A teacher's story: Victoria Help Robina Matthew McDermott went to teach …

410 words · 2 min read

Mr Woods’ battle

Victoria2016Unresolved or unknownnamed_caseWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Mr Woods battles Rate My Teacher. - Bad Apple Bullies Bad Apple Bully school principals and departmental officers can bully Australian teachers into ill health - and out of work! A Workers Compensatio…

435 words · 2 min read

Mrs Carey’s story

New South Wales30 May 2012Dismissednamed_caseDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachers

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1989: Karen Carey was appointed Director of Music at MLC. In 1989 Karen Carey was appointed Director of Music at MLC School in Burwood. She set about developing a comprehensive music program for all s…

1,633 words · 8 min read

Mrs GR, acting principal

Queensland29 February 2012Unresolved or unknownnamed_caseWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationFalse, secret or defective investigationsStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Mrs GR - Acting Principal and Labor Party Campaign Manager. - Bad Apple Bullies A teacher's story: Victoria Help Robina The Labor party destroys people. If you are thinking of joining the Labor party …

3,393 words · 17 min read

Ms Mickle’s story

New South Wales2013Unresolved or unknownnamed_caseWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachers

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Music teacher Christine Mickle was defamed by a student on Twitter. She fought back. - Bad Apple Bullies Working conditions for Australian teachers. A teacher's story: Victoria Help Robina NSW teacher…

584 words · 3 min read

My own true story

Queensland2000Dismissedpersonal_accountDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or paybackFalse, secret or defective investigationsStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teachersUnion, regulator or departmental failureDiscrimination

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A Queensland teacher's true story of workplace bullying, mobbing, harassment, defamation, victimisation, 'payback', falsification of my official Department of Education records and the Queensland Labo…

5,046 words · 25 min read

My true story (part 1)

Queensland2000Dismissedpersonal_accountDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teachersUnion, regulator or departmental failureDiscrimination

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In November 2000 a mob of local people in the Queensland Department of Education and the Queensland Labor party seemed to have agreed that they were going to destroy me - to destroy my health and…

2,268 words · 11 min read

Nathaniel Train’s story

New South Wales2000Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherslow confidence

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Walgett Community College primary school executive principal - Nathaniel Train's story. The following information is already in the public domain. But if you would prefer your name not to appear on th…

1,108 words · 6 min read

Nick of Melbourne, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a differen

National / general5 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Nick of Melbourne, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a difference, Dr Tanveer Ahmed, a psychiatrist, The Age, 5 April 2011 http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/full-ma…

248 words · 1 min read

No working air con in demoutable classrooms

National / general19 February 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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no window keys for these same demountables (imagine working in 39 degree heat like last week with no open windows and no air con in a room with 25+ teenegers?), some rooms with no fans or…

218 words · 1 min read

NSW Ex-teacher" emailed The ABC

National / general2007Dismissedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or paybackFalse, secret or defective investigationsStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalDiscrimination

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He got out of the NSW system the day he turned 55. He doesn't get much in the way of superannuation but he is a lot healthier and a lot happier. At his last school, the…

2,342 words · 12 min read

NSW Kindergarten teacher (discussed in a series of emails)

National / general2008Unresolved or unknownhub_extractDiscrimination

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I was a Kindergarten Teacher in NSW and I had been offered a full year's contract. But I was pregnant. The principal told me that I could no longer remain on the class because I was…

885 words · 4 min read

Of Adviceline injury lawyers on 9321 9723

Victoria14 October 2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Australian teacher contracts mesothelioma after asbestos exposure at school, Advice Line Lawyers, 14 October 2010: http://www.advicelinelawyers.com.au/news/australian-teacher-contracts-mesothelioma-af…

187 words · 1 min read

On Tuesday 29 November 2011 a 56-year-old Hamilton Secondary College teacher asked…

South Australia2011Forced retirementhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachers

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On Tuesday 29 November 2011 a 56-year-old Hamilton Secondary College teacher asked a student from another school to leave the school grounds. The 16-year-old male student punched the Hamilton Secondar…

179 words · 1 min read

Other Victorian principals say…

Victoria2015Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachers

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Victorian school principals say the department needs to give them more support. - Bad Apple Bullies Bad Apple school principals and departmental officers bully classroom teachers into ill health and o…

531 words · 3 min read

Penny, Reader's comment, Rookie teachers call it quits, Donna Page, 27

New South Wales27 June 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationlow confidence

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Posted by Penny, Reader's comment, Rookie teachers call it quits, Donna Page, 27 June 2011, The ( Newcastle ) Herald: http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/news/general/rookie-teachers-call-it-quits/…

358 words · 2 min read

Pete of Perth, Comment 5 of 6, Survey shows nearly two-thirds of teachers want t

Western Australia5 April 2011Left teachinghub_extractDismissed, forced out or career ended

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Pete of Perth, Comment 5 of 6, Survey shows nearly two-thirds of teachers want to quit, Martina Simos, Perth Now, 5 April 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/national/why-our-teachers-want-to-leave/…

178 words · 1 min read

Peter of Freo, Reader's Comment 18 of 65, Teachers flip parents the bird, Yasmin

Western Australia13 November 2011Left teachinghub_extractDismissed, forced out or career ended

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Peter of Freo, Reader's Comment 18 of 65, Teachers flip parents the bird, Yasmine Phillips, Education Reporter, PerthNow, 13 November 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/teachers-f…

194 words · 1 min read

Petros, Reader's Comment, 22 March 2011: Pay-rises and productivity: getting the

National / general2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractMental and physical harm to teachers

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Petros, Reader's Comment, 22 March 2011: Pay-rises and productivity: getting the best out of teachers, Winston Smith, Unleashed, ABC, 18 March 2011: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/45264.html Teachers…

299 words · 1 min read

PG, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, Th

National / general12 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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PG, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 12 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html I discovered that I was not emotionally co…

296 words · 1 min read

Phil of Perth, Reader's Comment 4 of 53, 280 assaults at WA schools in two terms

Western Australia26 November 2009Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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Phil of Perth, Reader's Comment 4 of 53, 280 assaults at WA schools in two terms, Yasmine Phillips, PerthNow, 26 November 2009: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/assaults-at-wa-schools…

159 words · 1 min read

Polony, Reader's Comment, 19 March 2011: Pay-rises and productivity: getting the

National / general2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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Polony, Reader's Comment, 19 March 2011: Pay-rises and productivity: getting the best out of teachers, Winston Smith, Unleashed, ABC, 18 March 2011: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/45264.html Classroo…

241 words · 1 min read

Polony, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocke

National / general4 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractMental and physical harm to teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalcontent warning

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Polony, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science, Jane Caro, The Drum, Opinion, ABC, 4 October 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4293550.html I have seen f…

297 words · 1 min read

Q, Reader's Comment 9 of 65, Teachers flip parents the bird, Yasmine Phillips, E

Western Australia13 November 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Q, Reader's Comment 9 of 65, Teachers flip parents the bird, Yasmine Phillips, Education Reporter, PerthNow, 13 November 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/teachers-flip-parents-t…

192 words · 1 min read

Queensland teachers write about their working conditions. - Bad Apple Bullies

Queensland4 March 2018Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachersTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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Bad Apple Bully school principals and departmental officers can bully Australian teachers into ill health - and out of work! A Workers Compensation loss. A northern NSW story. Other VIC principals say…

224 words · 1 min read

Raskul, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro

National / general12 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Raskul, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 12 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html We are also under a lot of pressure in…

252 words · 1 min read

Ready to give up, Reader's Comment, Teachers are powerless to stop schoolyard vi

New South Wales01 September 2009Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Ready to give up, Reader's Comment, Teachers are powerless to stop schoolyard violence, NSW High School Teacher, 01 September 2009: http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/teachers-are-powerless-to-stop-s…

153 words · 1 min read

Reality of Victoria, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a differ

Victoria5 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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Reality of Victoria, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a difference, Dr Tanveer Ahmed, a psychiatrist, The Age, 5 April 2011 http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/full-…

250 words · 1 min read

Reality of Victoria, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a differ

Victoria5 April 2011Dismissedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachers

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Reality of Victoria, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a difference, Dr Tanveer Ahmed, a psychiatrist, The Age, 5 April 2011 http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/full-…

168 words · 1 min read

Rec, Reader's Comment 20 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Siko

New South Wales8 December 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Rec, Reader's Comment 20 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Sikora, The Daily Telegraph, 8 December 2011: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/sos-sent-to-young-teachers-ac…

143 words · 1 min read

Richard Neville, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', La

National / general25 January 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Richard Neville, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', Lachie Gaylard, The Drum, ABC, 25 January 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/3790748.html Teachers are valued and respe…

234 words · 1 min read

Rob of Cardiff, NSW, Readers' Comment 11 of 42, Trendy teachers cheat the poor a

New South Wales23 September 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractStudent behaviour and lack of administrative support

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Rob of Cardiff, NSW, Readers' Comment 11 of 42, Trendy teachers cheat the poor and lay the groundwork for riots, Katharine Birbalsingh, The Australian, 23 September 2011: http://www.theaustralian.com.…

344 words · 2 min read

Robyn, Reader's Comment, Teacher entry ranking tumbles, Benjamin Preiss and Crai

National / general18 January 2013Left teachinghub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalcontent warning

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Robyn, Reader's Comment, Teacher entry ranking tumbles, Benjamin Preiss and Craig Butt, 18 January 2013 Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/data-point/teacher-entry-ranking-tumbles-20130117-2cwb5.html#ix…

548 words · 3 min read

Roebourne District High

Western Australia17 September 2017Unresolved or unknownnamed_caseViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachers

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Bad Apple school principals and departmental officers bully classroom teachers into ill health and out of work. A Workers Compensation loss. A northern NSW story. Other VIC principals say... A teacher…

841 words · 4 min read

Roebourne, WA: Male student punches his teacher in the head several times

Western Australia16 February 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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Roebourne, WA: Male student punches his teacher in the head several times. On Thursday 16 February 2012, at a Roebourne, WA school, a teacher asked a seventeen-year-old male student to leave the class…

462 words · 2 min read

SA Coober Pedy story

South Australia2010Multiple outcomes reportedpersonal_accountDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or payback

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Coober Pedy Area School, South Australia. - Bad Apple Bullies Coober Pedy Area School: a 'tough gig' for principals. Sue Burtenshaw joined Coober Pedy Area School in 2008 on a five-year tenure, after …

1,428 words · 7 min read

Saphire of Sydney, Reader's Comment, (Editor's Note: Saphire actually made two c

New South Wales3 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationUnion, regulator or departmental failure

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Saphire of Sydney, Reader's Comment, (Editor's Note: Saphire actually made two comments, so I have combined them here.) 'Toxic teacher' warning as debate rages on lifting uni entry marks, Catherine Ar…

394 words · 2 min read

Science Teacher of Ringwood, Reader's Comment, Baillieu plan to get rid of bad t

Victoria21 June 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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Science Teacher of Ringwood, Reader's Comment, Baillieu plan to get rid of bad teachers, Jewel Topsfield, The Age, 21 June 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/baillieu-plan-to-get-rid-of…

239 words · 1 min read

Shazz: 29 Apr 2010 12:59:45pm, Reader's Comment: The Drum Unleashed: A day in th

National / general2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Shazz: 29 Apr 2010 12:59:45pm, Reader's Comment: The Drum Unleashed: A day in the life of a teacher, Winston Smith, ABC, 29 April 2010: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2884844.htm My wife is …

179 words · 1 min read

Shebs, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket

National / general4 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Shebs, Reader's Comment, A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science, Jane Caro, The Drum, Opinion, ABC, 4 October 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4293550.html School princip…

235 words · 1 min read

Small s, Reader's Comment, 'Toxic teacher' warning as debate rages on lifting un

National / general3 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Small s, Reader's Comment, 'Toxic teacher' warning as debate rages on lifting uni entry marks, Catherine Armitage, Rachel Browne, 3 October 2012: http://www.smh.com.au/national/tertiary-education/toxi…

193 words · 1 min read

Smog of Smelbourne, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers, Jewel To

Victoria2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Smog of Smelbourne, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers, Jewel Topsfield and Craig But, The Age, 4 January, 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/no-job-security-for-new-tea…

152 words · 1 min read

Sofaman, Reader's Comment, 18 March 2011: Pay-rises and productivity: getting th

National / general2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Sofaman, Reader's Comment, 18 March 2011: Pay-rises and productivity: getting the best out of teachers, Winston Smith, Unleashed, ABC, 18 March 2011: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/45264.html Dedicat…

146 words · 1 min read

Stacey Train’s story

New South Wales2021Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationlow confidence

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But if you would prefer your name not to appear on the website, no problem - contact the website editor - cosser (at) optusnet.com.au Stacey Train grew up in a churchgoing family before branching off …

402 words · 2 min read

Staff and students at Australian universities allege that they are being bullied

Universities & TAFE2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or paybackFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teachersDiscrimination

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Staff and students at Australian universities allege that they are being bullied. - Bad Apple Bullies Australian universities: bullying of staff and students. There have been many complaints about wor…

882 words · 4 min read

Stanley Bruce, Comment 56 of 107, Make poor teaching a sackable offence, Christo

National / general26 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Stanley Bruce, Comment 56 of 107, Make poor teaching a sackable offence, Christopher Bantick, The Australian, 26 April 2011: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/commentary/make-poor-teach…

144 words · 1 min read

Stephanie, Reader's Comment, Universities blame a new requirement of five-year s

Queensland4 March 2018Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationlow confidence

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Stephanie, Reader's Comment, Universities blame a new requirement of five-year study for drop in teacher training enrolment, Natasha Bita, The Courier-Mail, 4 March 2018 If you want smarter people to …

177 words · 1 min read

Steve of Sydney, Comment 5 of 7, Teacher bullying victims cost us $2

New South Wales1 February 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Steve of Sydney, Comment 5 of 7, Teacher bullying victims cost us $2.5 million, Gemma Jones, The Daily Telegraph, 1 February 2011: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/teacher-bullying-vic…

255 words · 1 min read

Stj911: Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro

National / general11 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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stj911: Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 11 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html Teacher's Aide: The three teachers at …

198 words · 1 min read

Tas, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', Lachie Gaylard

National / general25 January 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersStudent behaviour and lack of administrative support

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Tas, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', Lachie Gaylard, The Drum, ABC, 25 January 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/3790748.html I abandoned teaching after twelve years -…

218 words · 1 min read

Tas, Reader's Comment: A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket s

Tasmania4 October 2012Suspendedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career ended

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Tas, Reader's Comment: A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science, Jane Caro, The Drum, Opinion, ABC, 4 October 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4293550.html Tasmanian teache…

176 words · 1 min read

Teacher 187 alleges

New South Wales1995Left teachinghub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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He arrived to find the school was very dysfunctional. The principal working at the school before 1995 had verbally abused the children, especially 12-year-old girls. "During his time child molesters a…

641 words · 3 min read

Teacher of Central Coast, Reader's Comment 91 of 122, Vicious little thugs in cl

New South Wales7 November 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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Teacher of Central Coast, Reader's Comment 91 of 122, Vicious little thugs in class of chaos as principals and teachers are abused, threatened or bashed in NSW, Bruce McDougall, The Daily Telegraph, 7…

178 words · 1 min read

Teacher of Sydney, Reader's Comment, 'Toxic teacher' warning as debate rages on

New South Wales3 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Teacher of Sydney, Reader's Comment, 'Toxic teacher' warning as debate rages on lifting uni entry marks, Catherine Armitage, Rachel Browne, 3 October 2012: http://www.smh.com.au/national/tertiary-educ…

376 words · 2 min read

Teacher training

National / general2013Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationStudent behaviour and lack of administrative support

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We need to re-think teacher training. - Bad Apple Bullies A teacher's story: Victoria West Australian teacher: We need to re-think teacher training. I am a current class room teacher, past consultant …

1,196 words · 6 min read

Teacher's Aide, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, J

National / general11 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Teacher's Aide, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 11 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html We need private schools. They …

184 words · 1 min read

Teacher's husband of Adelaide, Reader's Comment 27 of 60, Why our teachers want

South Australia5 April 2011Left teachinghub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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Teacher's husband of Adelaide, Reader's Comment 27 of 60, Why our teachers want to leave, Martina Simos, The Advertiser, 5 April 2011: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/why-our-teachers-want-to-leave/stor…

582 words · 3 min read

Teacher, Reader's Comment, Are our teachers making the grade?, Jewel Topsfield

National / general18 August 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Teacher, Reader's Comment, Are our teachers making the grade?, Jewel Topsfield, Education Editor, The Age, 18 August 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/are-our-teachers-making-the-grade-20120817-…

149 words · 1 min read

Teacher, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Car

National / general11 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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Teacher, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 11 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html There should be a freeze on training …

347 words · 2 min read

Teaching Widower: 30 Apr 2010 2:13:05pm, Reader's Comment: The Drum Unleashed: A

National / general2010Suspendedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teachers

The account states / reports themes reflected in the archive text.

Teaching Widower: 30 Apr 2010 2:13:05pm, Reader's Comment: The Drum Unleashed: A day in the life of a teacher, Winston Smith, ABC, 29 April 2010: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2884844.htm T…

919 words · 5 min read

Terry Polglase of The Australian Education Union: teachers suffer their whole life…

Tasmania19 October 2012Dismissedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachers

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Terry Polglase of The Australian Education Union: teachers suffer their whole life after being accused of 'assault'. Three Tasmanian teachers, from three different schools, were each accused of assaul…

313 words · 2 min read

The Bad Apple Bullies webmaster comments

National / general2008Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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The similarities between this Canadian teacher's story and the April 19 2008 story about Robert Bartholomew, the American sociology professor working in the Northern Territory, suggest that this is ma…

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The Bad Apple Bullies webmaster comments

National / general2008Multiple outcomes reportedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWhistleblower retaliation or paybackStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teachersUnion, regulator or departmental failurecontent warning

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I taught in Sydney primary schools during the 70's and 80's. Children simply were not disruptive and violent in those days. I began teaching in Queensland at about the time that the cane was banned in…

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The bogan mother

Queensland2000Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationFalse, secret or defective investigations

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Bogan parents rage and abuse teachers, refusing to listen to the facts. - Bad Apple Bullies In 2000 I was employed as a specialist Indonesian teacher. I had arranged an excursion for three Grade 7 cla…

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The Camden High story

New South Wales23 July 2013Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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Former teachers and students of Camden High School have joined a potential class action. - Bad Apple Bullies A teacher's story: Victoria After a lot of rain in about 1988, black sticky stuff started o…

1,304 words · 7 min read

The Cleaner, Reader's Comment 20 of 24, Secret NT teacher 'blacklist' revealed

Northern Territory16 July 2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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The Cleaner, Reader's Comment 20 of 24, Secret NT teacher 'blacklist' revealed, Alyssa Betts, NT News, 16 July 2010: http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2010/07/16/164321_ntnews.html Northern Territory: …

211 words · 1 min read

The Coober Pedy story

South Australia2008Multiple outcomes reportedpersonal_accountDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or payback

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Coober Pedy Area School, South Australia. - Bad Apple Bullies A teacher's story: Victoria Help Robina A message for Coober Pedy Area School principal Sue Burtenshaw and all South Australian public ser…

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The false allegations

South Australia24 June 2016Multiple outcomes reportedpersonal_accountDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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How false allegations ruined one young teacher's life. - Bad Apple Bullies Bad Apple school principals and departmental officers bully classroom teachers into ill health and out of work. A Workers Com…

1,144 words · 6 min read

The falsified records

National / generalMultiple outcomes reportedpersonal_accountTeacher improvement and performance plansDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersAccounts alleging institutional gaslighting or narrative reversalWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or paybackFalse, secret or defective investigationsStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teachersUnion, regulator or departmental failureCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalDiscriminationcontent warning

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How your Education Queensland "official records" can be extensively falsified. And how decisions concerning you can be based on these falsified "records". An abusive school principal can "edit" the do…

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The human cost of NSW's teacher oversupply, Anna Patty, The Sy

New South Wales20 October 2014Transferredhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedTeacher shortages and loss of experienced teachers

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Reader's Comment, The human cost of NSW's teacher oversupply, Anna Patty, The Sydney Morning Herald, 20 October 2014 NSW education graduate: the NSW Department of Education is not telling us the truth…

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The human cost of NSW's teacher oversupply, Anna Patty, The Sy

New South Wales20 October 2014Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Reader's Comment, The human cost of NSW's teacher oversupply, Anna Patty, The Sydney Morning Herald, 20 October 2014 East Hills Boys High: teachers worried about security. A group of teachers at East …

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The librarian’s story

New South Wales2010Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or paybackFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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A New South Wales Teacher-Librarian's Story. - Bad Apple Bullies A teacher's story: Victoria Help Robina A New South Wales High School Teacher-Librarian's letter to his school P and C Association. The…

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The Nelson Park story

Victoria16 September 2011Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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Nelson Park, Geelong, Victoria: allegations of disturbing punishments at the school. - Bad Apple Bullies A teacher's story: Victoria Help Robina Nelson Park, Geelong, Victoria: teachers allegedly give…

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The PE teacher’s story

South Australia2016Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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A South Australian PE teacher warns men not to take up teaching as a career. - Bad Apple Bullies Bad Apple school principals and departmental officers bully classroom teachers into ill health and out …

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The Preshil story

Victoria9 March 2011Dismissedpersonal_accountDismissed, forced out or career endedWhistleblower retaliation or payback

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Preshil, Melbourne's oldest and most prominent ''alternative'' school, is the creation of two extraordinary educators — its founder Greta Lyttle, and her niece Margaret Lyttle, who was principal for 5…

873 words · 4 min read

The Scientist, Reader's Comment, Fee-paying uni students bully academics for goo

Universities & TAFE9 March 2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractWhistleblower retaliation or payback

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The Scientist, Reader's Comment, Fee-paying uni students bully academics for good marks, Tracey Spicer, The Punch, 9 March 2010: http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/fee-paying-uni-students-bully-acade…

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The teacher alleges

Victoria2010Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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He had spent 18 months trying to survive in a toxic, bullying working environment in the Victorian State Education system. The Department of Education had failed to deal appropriately with workplace b…

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The teacher grabbed the boy

New South Wales2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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and the teacher was investigated. Sit down and behave, sir - teachers hamstrung by class rules, Bruce McDougall, The Daily Telegraph, 12 November, 2011: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-ns…

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The Teachers are Alright, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teacher

National / general11 March 2013Unresolved or unknownhub_extractMental and physical harm to teachers

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The Teachers are Alright, Reader's Comment, Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone, Jane Caro, The Drum, ABC News, 11 March 2013: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4565396.html My brothers are teac…

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The Victorian teacher writes

VictoriaUnresolved or unknownhub_extractWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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There is a need for a fully independent authority to investigate and resolve workplace bullying complaints. The present model is wasting teachers' time, their livelihoods, their work record, the value…

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The Walgett College story

New South Wales23 April 2015Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or paybackUnion, regulator or departmental failure

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Walgett is a northern New South Wales community of about 2300. More than 98 per cent of Walgett Community College's primary and secondary students are indigenous. More than 90 per cent of the students…

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The Werribee story

Victoria28 April 2009Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or paybackMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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28 April 2009: Werribee Secondary College Humanities teacher Paul Unsworth sued the Victorian Education Department. In 2005 Werribee Secondary College Humanities teacher Paul Unsworth became depressed…

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This is a really good article, well worth reading in full

National / general30 June 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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What's wrong with our schooling, Peter Wilson, The Australian, 30 June 2012: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/whats-wrong-with-our-schooling/story-fn59niix-1226412580251 I won't go bac…

157 words · 1 min read

To state the obvious

National / generalUnresolved or unknownhub_extractMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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To be blunt I am shocked at the conditions teachers are forced to endure in the state system. The private system and the state system are, with a couple of exceptions, hard to compare. I understand…

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Top Territory Teachers of NT, Reader's Comment 69 of 81, Spear threat to NT teac

Northern Territory24 January 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Top Territory Teachers of NT, Reader's Comment 69 of 81, Spear threat to NT teacher, Nigel Adlam, NT News, 24 January 2012: http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2012/01/24/285031_ntnews.html Ex Northern T…

263 words · 1 min read

Topcrumpet of Sydney, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a diffe

New South Wales5 April 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Topcrumpet of Sydney, Reader's Comment, Full marks for teachers who make a difference, Dr Tanveer Ahmed, a psychiatrist, The Age, 5 April 2011 http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/full…

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Tracy Marshall’s story

Western Australia2 March 2011Suspendedpersonal_accountDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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Teacher Tracy Marshall became stressed at work, drove into a cyclone and vanished. - Bad Apple Bullies A teacher's story: Victoria 2008 Tracy and Iain Marshall moved to Karratha, WA. In 2008 Tracy Mar…

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Tttttttttttt, Reader's Comment 12 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW

New South Wales8 December 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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tttttttttttt, Reader's Comment 12 of 22, SOS sent to young teachers across NSW, Kate Sikora, The Daily Telegraph, 8 December 2011: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/sos-sent-to-young-te…

148 words · 1 min read

Unemployed teacher, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers, Jewel To

Victoria2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewal

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Unemployed teacher, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers, Jewel Topsfield and Craig But, The Age, 4 January, 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/no-job-security-for-new-tea…

333 words · 2 min read

Unhappy mum of Kalbarri, Reader's Comment 40 of 65, Teachers flip parents the bi

Western Australia13 November 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Unhappy mum of Kalbarri, Reader's Comment 40 of 65, Teachers flip parents the bird, Yasmine Phillips, Education Reporter, PerthNow, 13 November 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/…

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Uptightoutasight, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', L

New South Wales25 January 2012Dismissedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersFalse, secret or defective investigations

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uptightoutasight, Reader's Comment, The reality of teaching 'in the trenches', Lachie Gaylard, The Drum, ABC, 25 January 2012: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/3790748.html A NSW student threatened to …

529 words · 3 min read

UQ PhD student’s story

Universities & TAFE2003Dismissedpersonal_accountDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationFalse, secret or defective investigationsUnion, regulator or departmental failureCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalDiscrimination

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A University of Queensland former PhD student's story. - Bad Apple Bullies A teacher's story: Victoria A former University of Queensland PhD student's story. Editor's Note: This story was sent to me i…

1,588 words · 8 min read

Vic Toria (working interstate), Comment 52 of 62, Five teachers a day assaulted

National / general16 July 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationStudent behaviour and lack of administrative support

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Vic Toria (working interstate), Comment 52 of 62, Five teachers a day assaulted by students, Callie Watson, Adelaide Now, 16 July 2012: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/five-teachers…

803 words · 4 min read

Victim impact statement

National / general13 October 2004Ill-health retirementpersonal_accountDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teachersUnion, regulator or departmental failure

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When I met John Ryan in Brisbane on 13 October 2004, he asked me if I wanted to make a 'Victim Impact Statement'. At the time I told him that I was very reluctant to describe…

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Victorian Nelson Park notes

Victoria16 September 2011Unresolved or unknownnamed_caseWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolation

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Nelson Park, Geelong, Victoria: allegations of disturbing punishments at the school. - Bad Apple Bullies Nelson Park, Geelong, Victoria: teachers allegedly given poor work performance reviews because …

696 words · 3 min read

Victorian Preshil notes

Victoria9 March 2011Dismissednamed_caseDismissed, forced out or career endedWhistleblower retaliation or payback

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Preshil, Melbourne's oldest and most prominent ''alternative'' school, is the creation of two extraordinary educators — its founder Greta Lyttle, and her niece Margaret Lyttle, who was principal for 5…

873 words · 4 min read

Victorian teacher: I don't even bother to look for teaching work any more

VictoriaUnresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Victorian teacher: I don't even bother to look for teaching work any more. I left a secure job eight years ago, after graduating with a Bachelor of Education, and being registered as a Victorian Teach…

206 words · 1 min read

Walter of Newcastle, Reader's Comment 104 of 122, Vicious little thugs in class

New South Wales7 November 2011Unresolved or unknownhub_extractViolence against teachers

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Walter of Newcastle, Reader's Comment 104 of 122, Vicious little thugs in class of chaos as principals and teachers are abused, threatened or bashed in NSW, Bruce McDougall, The Daily Telegraph, 7 Nov…

174 words · 1 min read

Walter, Reader's comment, Rookie teachers call it quits, Donna Page, 2

New South Wales25 June 2011Multiple outcomes reportedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career ended

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Posted by Walter, Reader's comment, Rookie teachers call it quits, Donna Page, 25 June 2011, The ( Newcastle ) Herald: http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/news/general/rookie-teachers-call-it-quits…

231 words · 1 min read

WAYS TO FIX THE SYSTEM - FROM ONE WHO HAS BEEN THERE

New South Wales25 March 2013Dismissedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career ended

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(1) Teacher training numbers should be seriously curtailed to the numbers that are required plus a fudge factor of about 15% to account for those who may drop out. (2) Permanent teachers who are inten…

467 words · 2 min read

We can have the debate about "teacher quality

National / general3 August 2014Unresolved or unknownhub_extractMental and physical harm to teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalcontent warning

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when teachers are given proper jobs, not contracts that bar many from applying for housing loans; when salaries come close to matching those of education department bureaucrats; when school cleanlines…

533 words · 3 min read

We need to fight for change in

National / general20 June 2013Left teachinghub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationStudent behaviour and lack of administrative supportMental and physical harm to teachersCasualisation, insecure employment and non-renewalcontent warning

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1) the way WA public schools manage behavioural issues at the school level; 2) workplace bullying - often in relation to concerns and issues about / related to student behaviour management; and 3) the…

739 words · 4 min read

Webman, Reader's Comment, Are our teachers making the grade?, Jewel Topsfield, E

National / general18 August 2012Transferredhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationUnion, regulator or departmental failure

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Webman, Reader's Comment, Are our teachers making the grade?, Jewel Topsfield, Education Editor, The Age, 18 August 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/are-our-teachers-making-the-grade-20120817-2…

570 words · 3 min read

What did they do?

Queensland2000Unresolved or unknownpersonal_accountWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationWhistleblower retaliation or paybackFalse, secret or defective investigationsMental and physical harm to teachersDiscriminationcontent warning

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During the ten years since November 2000, I have disclosed / whistleblown to hundreds of Queensland public servants, Queensland government departments and Queensland Members of Parliament - the advice…

668 words · 3 min read

What I know I won't miss as a teacher when I've left

National / generalUnresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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1. The atrocious behaviour. I have very good behavioural management skills - I've been told this by more than a few number of teachers - usually the teacher at the other end of the classroom. Last…

146 words · 1 min read

Yab of Sydney, Reader's Comment, 'Toxic teacher' warning as debate rages on lift

National / general3 October 2012Unresolved or unknownhub_extractlow confidence

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Yab of Sydney, Reader's Comment, 'Toxic teacher' warning as debate rages on lifting uni entry marks, Catherine Armitage, Rachel Browne, 3 October 2012: http://www.smh.com.au/national/tertiary-educatio…

146 words · 1 min read

You call the story again, Reader's Comment 1 and 2, Dozens of assaults on teache

Western Australia23 March 2011Multiple outcomes reportedhub_extractDismissed, forced out or career endedViolence against teachersWorkplace bullying, mobbing and isolationMental and physical harm to teacherscontent warning

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You call the story again, Reader's Comment 1 and 2, Dozens of assaults on teachers each month, Daniel Emerson, The West Australian, 23 March 2011: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/9056864…

374 words · 2 min read