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What is happening around the sectors with EAs?

Members need to be aware of what is happening in their school and in other sectors when it comes to bargaining for Enterprise Agreements (EAs). When you read this EA summary, you should be asking yourselves – how can we improve our EA by adding …

Salary Trends Across South Australian Non-Government Schools – March 2026

The IEU’s latest review of salaries across South Australia’s non-government schools shows continued progress in teacher and support staff pay, particularly in workplaces with union-negotiated agreements. Beginning teacher salaries are now typically in the mid-to-high $80,000s, with an average of $87,808 and a median of …

Same Work, Different Pay: Catholic Teachers in SA lowest on national scale

Across Australia, Catholic school teachers perform fundamentally the same work. They teach students, prepare lessons, mark and correct student work, deliver the National Australian Curriculum, support student wellbeing, engage with families, and contribute to the broader life of their school communities. Their responsibilities, professional expectations, …

Same Job, Different Pay – Why Lutheran bargaining matters more than ever

Across South Australia’s independent education sector, a clear and troubling pattern is emerging, educators and school staff doing the same work are being paid vastly different salaries depending on where they work — from the very start of their careers through to the top of …

Spotlight on market volatility: What it means for your super

Recent global events have introduced renewed uncertainty into financial markets, prompting sharp movements across shares, commodities and other asset classes. While headlines can feel unsettling, periods of volatility are a normal part of investing. For superannuation members, it’s important to remember that super is a …

NCCD Fact Sheet Version 2 is coming

Members across the non-government sector would be familiar with the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) process, a national approach to gathering consistent information about school students with disability across Australia. At its core, the process is designed to build an accurate picture of how …

Union Win for two IEU(SA) members!

The IEU recently represented two members in relation to a major workplace change and genuine redundancy matter. The IEU was successful in pursuing the School for $23,760 in a payment for Pecuniary Penalties for breaches of the Enterprise Agreement (EA). Half of the payment went …

Healthcare that works around the school day

When popping out for a medical appointment isn’t possible, it’s good to have other go-to options. Our friends at Teachers Health have provided four time-saving tips to take care of yourself. Telehealth GP appointments Many GPs offer telehealth (phone or video) consultations, making it easier …

What is the Manosphere. Impacts for Young People, Teachers and Schools

With the increase in online content promoting misogyny and male supremacy over women, this growing ‘manosphere’ is having an impact on what is occurring in schools across the country. The manosphere issue is not new, but it is growing and creating a cycle that influences …

IEU(SA) supports the 2026 SACE Art Show

Once again, the IEU is supporting the 2026 South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Art Show with our annual award for a young artist from non-government schools, to recognise their creative endeavour. Below is the IEU(SA) Art Prize winning entry. We are awaiting permission to publish …

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