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Stop treating teachers like mothers – pay them what they’re worth

8 May 2026 The article We treat teachers like we treat mothers. That’s why we don’t pay them what they’re worth[1] highlights a growing issue confronting educators across Australia: teachers are routinely praised for their care, dedication and commitment, while the realities of their work …

Good mood food

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘you are what you eat’ and know that eating plenty of fruit and vegetables supports physical health. But did you know that diet can also play a role in supporting your mental wellbeing? Teachers Health accredited dietitian Barbara Yassa explains …

May Day 2026 – celebrating worker’s struggles and victories

Thanks to SA Unions for their photos shared on this page May Day, or International Workers’ Day, has been a Global Day of Protest, solidarity, and celebration of workers’ rights since 1886, and the voluntary group May Day Collective, in conjunctions with SA Unions, organise …

Presentation of IEU(SA) Annual Rep Awards 2025

As reported in Class Action February edition, the 2025 Annual Rep Awards recognises the outstanding union leadership and collective efforts of the St Peter’s Girls’ School (SPGS) Enterprise Bargaining Team. On Thursday 23 April, Tim Oosterbaan, IEU(SA) Branch Secretary presented the Annual Rep Awards to the …

IEU Speaks on federal budget relief for IEU members

7 May 2026 The upcoming federal budget can provide vital relief and support for IEU members Next Tuesday’s federal budget is an opportunity to keep education at the centre of national policy and deliver much-needed financial relief for IEU members and their families. The federal government …

Leading Literacies for Future-Ready Schools

Attention Education and Literacy Leaders Leading Literacies for Future-Ready Schools: Empowering site and education leaders to shape whole-school cultures of reading, media literacy, and critical information in the age of AI. Keynote speakers Dr Margaret Merga, Dr Stephanie Smith, Dr Kay Oddone and Megan Daley …

Challenging masculinities – Research study

Attention all male teachers! The University of Melbourne is conducting an online survey to learn how male-identifying teachers are engaging with issues relating to masculinities in their classroom. Interested teachers can access the online survey for more information: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/99t2. Human Research Ethics Committee ID: 35313

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