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The Right to Disconnect

Members may be aware that the Right to Disconnect started from 26 August 2024. The right to disconnect means that you can refuse to monitor, read, or respond to contact or attempted contact outside your working hours. This includes contact, or attempted contact, from your …

ACU Teacher Survey: Investigating Workplace Bullying and Psychosocial Hazards

We need your help to better understand teacher exposure to psychosocial hazards Teaching like many professions has its fair share of inherent stressors. Recent pressures on teacher workforce, increases in challenging behaviour and administrative burden due to increased accountability are indicators that these stressors have …

Catholic EB24 Update

The employer (CESA) has agreed to meet with the IEU to start bargaining in week 1 of next term. Meetings will be fortnightly thereafter. We will provide regular updates to members and seek your input. Did you know:The maximum face to face teaching load of …

Can a 10-year-old be responsible for a crime? (The Conversation)

We address issues with social media in this edition of Class Action in our article “Social Media – is it creating psychosocial injuries for teachers and support staff”. The article specifically addresses young students using social media and the push to stop access for children …

Enterprise Bargaining Report around the sectors

Mount Barker Waldorf School The Enterprise Agreement (EA) has been approved by the Fair Work Commission, however, in approving the EA, the Commissioner identified several concerns with the application. This included the use of the wrong form for the Notice Employee Representational Rights (NERR) and …

Handle With Care: Injuries in Schools and Preschools

As George Harrison sang, at times it feels that we have all “Been beat up and battered around” by the physical nature of our work. Schools can be dangerous places, and at times we overlook potential risks and hazards. When a worker is injured, it …

NGS Super – 3 superannuation must-dos in your 20s

Retirement may be a long way off, but did you know that the sooner you start planning, the better chance you have of creating the retirement of your dreams? Maybe you want to retire in the Caribbean, teach your grandkids how to surf or perhaps …

IEUA Speaks – Latest government report into AI in education

11 September 2024 Federal and state governments have initiated numerous reviews and inquiries into how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is impacting the education system. The federal government’s response, including the latest Parliamentary report released overnight, is welcomed and badly needed to help guide the safe …

SAET Commissioner Jess Rogers speaks at IEU(SA) Equity Networking Event

The IEU(SA) Equity Committee held a networking event on Thursday 12 September at the Brompton Hotel. Nearly 30 attendees (members and member guests) enjoyed the opportunity to network with fellow members working in the independent education sector, in a casual atmosphere, whilst enjoying some delicious …

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