The Deputy Premier and the Education Department Secretary praised School Support Staff and their union, the PSA, at an awards dinner in November.

Deputy Premier Prue Car, who holds the NSW Education portfolio and Secretary Murat Dizdar, singled out the Administration staff, Learning and Support Officers and General Assistants for the important work they perform in the NSW public education system.

They also mentioned the PSA and its role in negotiating on behalf of members. The 2024 Service Recognition Dinner was also attended by the Premier, Chris Minns.
Mr Minns, Ms Car and Mr Dizdar worked with the PSA to implement the widespread conversion of non-permanent staff into permanent roles in the school system.

Among the award recipients was Suzanne Ranger, School Administration Manager at Parkes East Public School, who has been a PSA member since 1992.

“After more than a decade of antagonism between the State Government and the PSA, it is heartening that the Minister and Secretary are willing to acknowledge the important work our members do and the role their union plays,” said PSA Senior Vice-President Juliette Sizer.