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EA Updates around the sectors – June 2026

30 June 2026 What is happening where? Read these important updates. How does your school compare? Pembroke School Current Top Step Teacher Salary (TST): $130,819 2027, 4.25%: $136,379 2028, 3.5%: $141,152 2029, 3.5%: $146,092 Bargaining is now moving into the drafting phase, with the agreement …

Salary Trends Across SA Non-Government Schools – July 2026

The IEU’s updated analysis of salaries at 1 July 2026 shows continued improvement across the sector, driven largely by scheduled Enterprise Agreement (EA) increases, rather than widespread bargaining outcomes. Currently there are a number of schools where we are waiting for EAs to be approved, …

Using physio to move (and stay) well – Teachers Health

Not everyone gets what it’s like to be in education – Teachers Health does. That’s why their Extras cover includes physio and remedial massage – healthcare to help you continue to move (and stay) well. So, how can physio help you feel your best this school term? From standing at …

A win for workers: Payday Super becomes law

25 June 2026 From 1 July 2026, a major improvement to Australia’s superannuation system comes into effect: employers will be required to pay superannuation at the same time as wages, rather than making contributions quarterly. Known as Payday Super, this important change is the result …

Under 40? Here are five practical steps to build your future.

Young educators are thinking about saving for retirement earlier than expected, with new research from NGS Super showing that 79% of those under 35 say it’s important to them. Yet 4 in 5 don’t know their super balance – highlighting a clear gap between awareness …

Renewal of Teacher Registration: Beat the rush – renew ahead.

25 June 2026 With a significant number of teachers due to renew their registration in 2026, TRBSA are opening the application window early, giving you the opportunity to get organised, stay ahead, and avoid the end-of-year rush. Your 2026 renewal application will now be available …

IEU member queries on NCCD reflect employer misunderstandings

25 June 2026 Through email communications and an online Zoom Q&A session, IEU members are aware of the misunderstandings at some schools relating to the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD), which may lead to unwarranted workload demands. In brief, the IEU received member advice …

Nominations are now open for the inaugural Flying Start Early Childhood Awards

25 June 2026 These awards are a natural extension of the Flying Start reforms, and celebrate the dedication, expertise, and heart professionals bring to their roles every day. Nominations are welcome for individuals and services across the sector and are not specific to Flying Start 3-year-old …

Vale Professor Peter Buckskin AM PSM FACE

Published 25 June 2026. State funeral 12 June 2026. Educators across South Australia and the nation are mourning the passing of Professor Peter Buckskin AM PSM FACE, a visionary educator, respected academic and tireless advocate for Aboriginal education. A proud Narungga man from South Australia’s …

IEU(SA) 2026 SACE Art Show winner announced

25 June 2026 In March this year, we announced that we had chosen a non-government school student winner of the 2026 South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Art Show/IEU(SA) Award. IEU(SA) Branch Secretary, Tim Oosterbaan had chosen the eye-catching paintings (pictured below) by Alexis (Lexi) Guerra. …

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