Zeb Sugden
Toowoomba QTU Organiser Queensland
Organiser: Zeb Sugden
Administration officer: Judy Burke
Office hours: 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am - 2.30pm Friday
Address: Suite 3, 1–3 Russell St, Toowoomba
Phone: (07) 4614 4600
Mobile: 0409 700 565
Email: toowoomba@qtu.asn.au
Term 1 Branch meeting dates
| Branch | Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balonne Branch | Wed 15 Feb | Dirranbandi SS | 4:30pm |
| Border Branch | Tue 14 Feb | Goondiwindi Bowls Club | 4:30pm |
| Dalby Branch | Thu 16 Feb | Dalby Leagues Club | 4:00pm |
| Darling Downs Central Branch | Wed 25 Jan | Glenvale Hockey Club | 4:00pm |
| Darling Downs North Branch | Wed 8 Feb | QTU Toowoomba Office | 4:00pm |
| Darling Downs South Branch | Thur 9 Feb | Middle Ridge Golf Club | 4:00pm |
| Lockyer Branch | Thur 2 Feb | Colonial Cafe, Gatton | 4:00pm |
| South Western QLD Branch | Tue 21 Feb | The White Bull Tavern, Roma | 4:00pm |
| Stanthorpe Branch | Mon 13 Feb | Stanthorpe SHS Home Econ Dining Room | 3:45pm |
| Warrego Branch | Mon 27 Feb | Charleville School of DE (MS Teams) | 3:30pm |
| Warwick Branch | Thur 23 Feb | Horse & Jockey Hotel, Warwick | 4:00pm |
| Western Downs Branch | Mon 20 Feb | Chinchilla RSL | 4:00pm |
| Darling Downs Combined Branch | Wed 8 Mar | QTU Toowoomba Office | 4:00pm |
Meetings
Branch Meetings Council and Conference datesProfessional Development
QuEST’s goal is to deliver high quality professional development to teachers and school leaders across Queensland. Our new Professional Development Officer, Rebecca Hack, is working closely with QTU officers, members and external providers to identify a suite of professional development programs that meets the needs of our members right across this diverse state.
QuEST offers a range of programs, including face-to-face and live online programs. Programs will be open to all members. As a not-for-profit initiative, QuEST aims to keep professional development affordable and operates on a cost recovery basis.
These programs are recognised as legitimate professional development by the Department of Education and Queensland College of Teachers. As such, it is appropriate to apply for release and funding through your normal school professional development processes.
Industrial education and training programs
The Union offers a range of training and professional development opportunities for all members of the Union in Brisbane and regional areas. Topics such as LCCs, knowing your working conditions and effective negotiations are included in a program of afternoon seminars which are advertised through workplace union reps and on this website.
QTEC also provides training to administrators, area council delegates, women activists, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members, TAFE and new educator members.
QTEC coordinates a professional development program for all members on behaviour management and other current educational issues in metropolitan and country areas. These sessions are held after school locally as well as full day courses. Paid leave to attend full day professional development courses is available, with the approval of the principal, in accordance with EQ’s professional development policy.
The Union's commitment to new teachers is a priority and is a strong focus of the training program throughout the year. These conferences and courses provide opportunities for new teachers to contribute to Union priorities and directions.