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Full Marks for Full Funding of public schools in South Australia

The IEU(SA) welcomes today’s announcement from the Prime Minister to commit to fully funding Public Schools in South Australia. Nationally, the IEU has supported the AEU campaign to increase federal government funding. We welcome SA Education Minister Blair Boyer’s indication that the funding will be …

Teachers Health gives more benefits back to members

Kick-start the new year by looking after what matters most – the health and wellbeing of you and your family. At Teachers Health, we put our members (including many proud IEU(SA) members) first. That’s why we’ve given more back to members as benefits than the …

Catholic EB24 – Meeting 4: ESOs increasing work and complexity

Yesterday, your IEU(SA) Bargaining Team, led by Louisa Fidock (Library Assistant, Saint Ignatius’), talked about ESOs increasing work and complexity. Listen to her summary below:  We proposed measures to reduce ESOs working unpaid overtime, working through breaks, or having unmanageable workloads – including student …

2024 – our year in review

This year in numbers Your Union is responsive and gets outcomes We have a fantastic group of staff who are here when you need it. The numbers above speak for themselves, and we have had a record year in many respects. Our strength is in …

Should Sciences Classes be Defined as Practical Classes?

Science teachers know that experiments are crucial in the teaching of science. Practical Work helps students grasp scientific concepts more effectively by allowing them to see theories in action. A hands-on activity can make abstract ideas more concrete. Through experiments, students develop essential scientific skills …

December EA Updates around the Sectors

As we approach the end of the school year, here is a brief update of Enterprise Agreements (EAs) around the sector. Members play an important role in EA Bargaining so be sure to rest up over the break and be ready to use your collective …

Welcome to the neighborhood SA Unions!

Photo: IEU(SA) Secretary and SA Unions Executive member, Tim Oosterbaan (left) welcomes SA Unions Secretary, Dale Beasley to the area (pictured outside the new SA Unions building. Recently the United Trades and Labour Council of South Australia (SA Unions) finalised the purchase of a property …

Do you need a financial planner?

Financial advice can help you identify and work towards achieving your goals and meeting your needs. You may be saving for your first home, or perhaps preparing for retirement. A financial planner can get you on the right track by creating a plan using strategies …

The 2025 IEU(SA) Strategic Plan

Since early 2023, the staff of IEU(SA) have met for strategic planning days to develop a team-led strategic plan that reflects the values and collective views of all the IEU staff. Working as a group to create a strategic plan from scratch does take significant …