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Sydney University Education and Social Work Society

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9351 6350

Address: Room 406, Education Building A35, University of Sydney 2006 Sydney, NSW, Australia

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24.01.2022 EDSOC is opposed to the fee changes being proposed by the current federal government. As educators, we recognise the value of a tertiary education as a public good, not simply a preparation for employment. These changes fundamentally misunderstand the value of humanities and social sciences. These disciplines give students skills in critical thinking, communication, and understanding diverse points of view. These disciplines make our society better. These fee hikes leave no w...inners. While education students will see their fees drop, they'll also receive a lower quality education due to declining government contributions. Education students also studying Arts will receive the worst of both worlds, with lower-quality education and skyrocketing fees. It's more than likely that the government will not stop with this set of fee hikes. We know we need to oppose fee hikes now to stop future cuts to the sector. EDSOC encourages all students who are able to to attend the rally tomorrow against the fee changes. If you attend the rally, please follow public health advice: wear a mask, apply hand sanitiser, and observe social distancing.

22.01.2022 Calling out to our social work friends!! The USYD Careers Centre is holding a zoom info session NEXT TUESDAY on applying for the Australian Public Service Generalist Stream for those wanting to work in public service and especially enthusiastic about working with public policies!! More info down below

17.01.2022 the black lives matter movement has taken the world by storm over the past week after we witnessed the inhumane death of George Floyd by four unlawful police officers. this has not only sparked an ember within the united states, but a flame fuelled by anger and injustice world wide, stemming from the injustice that black people have had to endure their whole lives. while Donald Trump is hiding in a bunker, his citizens are being killed, harassed and severely harmed fighting f...or equality - an inherent human right. it took 7 days of protest to get all 4 police officers arrested, but this is just the beginning. while we observe the events unfolding on the other side of the world - watching the news, looking at instagram stories and liking posts - we should also be looking introspectively at our own nation. Indigenous people form 2% of the total population, yet make up more than a quarter of those incarcerated! since 1991, there have been 432 Indigenous deaths in custody and there have been countless more before them. our national anthem proclaims youth and freedom, but our history and our actions say otherwise. David Dungay Jr. muttered the same words - ‘I can’t breathe’ - before his death on the 29th of December, 2015. these are words not uncommon within our context of injustice. so when, we ask, will you let them breathe? over the next few days, we will be sharing several Black and Indigenous resources (books, tv shows, podcasts, organisations, donations, petitions) that we have curated in order to gain better perspectives. we can never truly understand, but we stand. #blacklivesmatter #indigenouslivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #justicefordaviddungayjr #amplifymelanatedvoices

13.01.2022 Our new MARKETING DIRECTOR, Julia Kousparis!! After a year of being events director in 2020, she’s back baby!! We KNOW she’s gonna kill it!! Swipe to learn more about her!!

12.01.2022 Hey team We've received an exciting new opportunity from Christine McCormick, the director of UBER Tutoring, for Maths and English preservice teachers! Read below -----------------------------------------------------------------... Hi everyone! I run a tutoring business in Lane Cove and I am looking for some new, fun, enthusiastic secondary teachers to join my team next year. I am largely looking for Mathematics tutors but also keen on hearing from interested English teachers. We offer both one-on-one and small group tuition, which are both fantastic for helping to develop your ability to differentiate and explain a range of concepts to students. We have loads of resources which are available for you to use during the sessions, as well as, modern classrooms for you to work in with the students you tutor. If you are interested and would like more information please contact me on 0404 406 586 or email [email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------------- More info about the company can also be found at www.ubertutoring.com.au This is just the start of the exciting things we have planned for 2021

11.01.2022 Did you know SSESW had a Canvas page? Us neither! Check it out for updates and announcements regarding the school. https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

11.01.2022 Calling future educators! these webinars will be super useful with all your questions about becoming a teacher, as well as scholarship applications! More info below

11.01.2022 Our newly elected QUEER OFFICER, Brad Ellison!! We’re so excited to have him on the team and know he’ll do amazing things Swipe to learn more about him!!

10.01.2022 Another reminder that the AGM is on TODAY at 4pm!! Please send your nominations to [email protected] :)

10.01.2022 EDSOC is proud to join Clubs Against the Cuts, a coalition of clubs and societies at the University of Sydney opposed to the proposed fee hikes by the federal government. We come from every corner of the University community, and it's because of this that we know that these changes leave no winners. Arts, commerce, and law students will all be worse off, paying far more for their degrees. This will make it harder for disadvantaged students to access tertiary education and lea...ve graduates in a mountain of debt. STEM students will suffer, too. While student contributions for these degrees are set to fall under the proposed changes, government funding will also decrease. STEM students can expect bigger class sizes, less support, and a far worse standard of education. These changes do not have the best interests of students at heart. They will not, as the government claim, better prepare students for the workforce - they will saddle students with debt as they graduate. We know that the path to an accessible, affordable education for all students in these uncertain times is for the government to step in and properly fund tertiary education. University shouldn't be a debt sentence, and we're determined to stand up against these proposals to ensure that it isn't. If you'd like to be involved, visit Clubs Against the Cuts!

09.01.2022 Hi everyone, just letting you know that Drylight 2019/20 is now available online! https://drive.google.com//1UR4mhJ90yhBAZHeoGrXwLevKwofqHuvS. Drylight is our annual publication that we've published since 1934. It showcases essays, reflections, poems, and interviews from across our diverse and vibrant community. We've decided to publish it online this year so everyone may access it easily and safely. ... If you would like to read a hardcopy, it will also be available shortly at Fisher Library, and at the NSW State Library. Happy reading! EDSOC Publications Team

08.01.2022 Hi colleagues! Our AGM is on THIS THURSDAY at 4pm on Zoom! :o It's been a bit of an uneventful year for our society, however we are looking for some fresh faces and keen leadership to revitalise our society. This is a great opportunity to be on the executive of a great society, or to just meet some of your fellow EDSW students, so come join us! https://fb.me/e/35Bs20vad

07.01.2022 so how do we make waves on a larger scale? how can we use our newfound knowledge and insights to change things for the better? there are countless organisations that will benefit from monetary donations. but what if you don’t want to? petitions are an easy and effective way to show your support! similarly, as we live in a world run by technology and social media, we have compiled a list of people to follow on this very platform!! show your support and raise your voice!! #blacklivesmatter #indigenouslivesmatter

07.01.2022 #BREAKING: USyd delays Semester 2 by three weeks, with classes now set to begin on Monday 24 August. Nina Dillon Britton and Lara Sonnenschein report.

05.01.2022 Our new UNDERGRADUATE OFFICER, Lincoln Gidney!! We’re so keen to have an undergraduate representative on the team Swipe to learn more about him!!

04.01.2022 Hey fam!! If you're looking for something fun and easy to do in these isolated times, we (in collaboration with our friends at UNSW, UTS and Macquarie) have jumped on the bingo bandwagon! Just save this photo, complete it on insta, tag some friends and make sure to tag our insta @edsoc_usyd so we can feature it on our story!!... Can't wait to see your responses xx

03.01.2022 as future educators and social workers, it is our job to be life-long learners and constantly inform ourselves on what is going on in our world in order to impact the people around us. making ourselves aware is one of the many steps we can take to gaining a better understanding of people, cultures, histories and stories. we have compiled a list of books, podcasts, movies and tv shows - fronted with a beautiful illustration from @jane_mount - in order to become more conscious of the society we live in. It is our responsibility to become educated!! #blacklivesmatter #indigenouslivesmatter

02.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL EDUCATION STUDENTS Today you would have gotten an email from the Head of School today about adjustments to professional experiences due to COVID-19. Note that due to the changing nature of events, these adjustments are themselves subject to further changes in the future. Make sure you check your emails about changes in professional experience and look out for future emails regarding meetings with your program director about these new arrangements.