MASSIVE WIN FOR GRIFFITH TEACHERS

For seven years I’ve pushed to get Griffith properly recognised as a place where teachers are needed, valued and supported. Today, that hard work has paid off.

Griffith schools have finally moved from Level 2 to Level 4 incentive status. That’s a major shift, and one of the biggest wins for teachers our region has ever seen.

This change means real support for teachers who choose to work here, including up to $8,000 in rural and remote relocation assistance, a 50% rental subsidy, and stamp duty relief of up to $10,000.

It applies to:

Beelbangera Public School

Binya Public School

Griffith East Public School

Griffith North Public School

Griffith Public School

Hanwood Public School

Kalinda School

Lake Wyangan Public School

Griffith High School

Wade High School

Tharbogang Public School

Yenda Public School

Yoogali Public School

This sits alongside the successful demerger of our schools and the construction of new school halls. Together, these changes strengthen local schools, improve working conditions for teachers, and create better learning environments for our kids.

Better incentives mean we can retain the great teachers we already have and attract new ones to our community. That stability makes a real difference in classrooms, and better outcomes for students flow through to families, jobs and the whole community.

Teachers do the hard yards every day. I’m glad they’re finally getting the recognition and support they deserve here in Griffith.