Cresta Richardson

President of the Queensland Teachers’ Union. More than 130 years representing the industrial rights of teachers. Media Contact: [email protected]

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

Wishing every student graduating today the very best for their futures.

[Qld Teachers' Union @TheQTU]

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2022!

We hope that today is full of joy and celebrations for you, our amazing Year 12 students. After successfully completing 13 years of schooling, you’ve earned it.

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

Nazim from Emerald SHS was nominated for the QCT Teach X Excellence in Teaching Award recently. Our state school teachers are great school teachers. #teacherproud #QTUproud

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

We need to #rebuildwithTAFE

[Qld Teachers' Union @TheQTU]

Queensland students have the right to quality, accessible vocational education.

The QTU welcomes the announcement from the Federal Treasurer today.

It’s a positive step, however more is still needed to #rebuildwithTAFE

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

Here at the Union Reps Conference in Townsville. A full and varied program for our activists in the north. #qtuproud

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

Working with State School leaders around Qld today at the annual DoE Principal Conference. A privilege to walk beside leaders in our state schools.

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

How fantastic to attend the AEU Federal Women's conference in Melbourne. A lot to continue working toward with activists from around Australia. #womenpowerchange

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

Welcome back to an action-packed Term 4.
Looking forward to being out in schools this term speaking with members.
#QTUproud #stateschools #greatschools

[Qld Teachers' Union @TheQTU]

Welcome back! What is coming up this term 👇

📍QTU Executive meets this afternoon

📍Term 4 recruitment campaign launches – Union Rep update will hit inboxes shortly

📍WTD is coming up (Oct 28)

📍The road to EB10 certification continues

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

Wishing our wonderful members a safe and restful holiday.

[Qld Teachers' Union @TheQTU]

Holidays are a time when teachers and school leaders have the opportunity to disconnect from work and reconnect with family and friends. We will be limiting our social media communications to assist with that.

From all of us here at the QTU, we wish you a safe and restful break.

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

Last week in conjunction with the AEU - the QTU was in Canberra to take a stand for National TAFE Day. While federal funding announcements are welcome, more remains to be done to #rebuildwithtafe

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

Join the discussion. The Aus Institute is hosting an online forum to discuss the importance of federal education funding. Former QTU President, Kevin Bates will be a guest speaker on the night.

[AEU @AEUfederal]

The October Federal Budget can deliver the funding boost public schools & early childhood need to continue delivering quality education. Join the discussion with experts from the @TheAusInstitute, @AEU @UnitedWorkersOz at this free webinar: https://t.co/Mvsqy9Ydxl

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

On the weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Emma Miller Awards recognising the work done by rank and file women in the Qld union movement. Congratulations to Deb McPherson the QTU recipient of the award.

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

Visibility is important. Wearing purple today as an ally to the LGBTQI+ community is one way I can stand in solidarity. #wearitpurple

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

The Federal Government Issues Paper-Teacher Workforce Shortages, addresses some of the major concerns facing the education profession in 2022.

Read the full report below, follow the new Federal Minister for Education – Jason Clare to keep up to date.

[Jason Clare MP @JasonClareMP]

We have a teacher shortage right across the country.

I am getting Ministers, principals, teachers and other experts together this week to work on a plan to turn this around.

Check out the Issues Paper here 👇 https://t.co/l5YoIJwS6G

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

Over the weekend QTU TAFE Council met. TAFE council consists of 19 rank and file teachers. Upcoming National TAFE Day events and EB11 were among the items on a busy Saturday agenda. #TAFEproud

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

The QTU continues to advocate for our TAFE members and will be in Canberra on the 6th of September to seek federal government assurance of funding that will rebuild our TAFE system.

[Rebuild With TAFE @TAFECampaign]

Rebuilding with TAFE starts by ensuring that TAFEs around Australia have access to the funding they need to provide the high-quality vocational education that will train the workforce of the future.
#NationalTAFEDay is Tuesday 6 September. https://t.co/rUOHHxQO21

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

We welcome the QLD governments announcement yesterday and will continue to work with our First Nations members towards treaty.

[Grace Grace MP @gracextwo]

Yesterday was an extremely proud day.

We walk in the footsteps of a culture that has walked this land for thousands and thousands of years.

The next steps we take will be towards Treaty. Together.

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

Today I attended QUT to discuss the recent Initial Teacher Education report and possible next steps.
This forum saw key research academics and stakeholders come together.
#QTUproud #Ausmadebrooches

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

Short and long term solutions are required to address teacher shortages. An action plan will be created federally to go some way to address ongoing issues. The QTU will continue to work with members in their local context. https://t.co/dYGbfB5lLN

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

From the Isa to the Brisbane River. And everything in between. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to represent our wonderful members. #sunsetwalks#amazingeveningcolours

[Cresta Richardson @QTUpresident]

The Queensland Teachers’ Union welcomes the coming together of key education stakeholders nationally to address the urgent teacher shortage. Regardless of the outcomes today, we continue to work with the Queensland government to deliver for our members. https://t.co/oMtRQuETvR