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Rain doesn’t spoil the FEAST Picnic in the (very damp) Park!

Photo (L-R): Lisa-Marie (Teachers Health), Jenny and Britta – IEU(SA) Exec and Meredith – IEU(SA) Deputy Secretary/Lead Organiser Whilst committed to fulfilling our annual commitment to support FEAST Picnic in the park, officers and members of the IEU endured constant wet weather but it didn’t …

IEU(SA)/University of Adelaide Student Award winner: Xuan Luo

IEU(SA) Pre-service Teacher Coordinator Priscilla Corbell-Moore (left) presented the award to Joyce on the night. Congratulations Xuan (Joyce) Luo on winning the 2025 IEU(SA)/University of Adelaide Student Award. The IEU(SA) Student award recognises a graduating student who has demonstrated a commitment to actively participate in …

Education: Free Workplace Rights Workshops for High School Classes

Priority bookings available for IEU members – book now to secure for 2026 SA Young Workers is a free support service dedicated to empowering young workers across South Australia. We deliver FREE dynamic and interactive workshops tailored to young people aged 14-18. These sessions equip students with essential knowledge …

Education leaders urge media to end harmful school league tables

JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT Friday 5 December 2025 Education leaders from across Australia have today written an open letter to News Corp Australia, calling on them to immediately cease the publication of misleading school league tables. Representatives from across the nation’s education unions, principal associations, state …

Salaries – what are you bargaining on?

With the IEU advising members through regular enterprise bargaining communications, we can ensure that you are aware of what is happening in your school and in other schools. How else will you know if the grass is greener on the side? When assessing how green …

You Can’t Preach Fairness on Sunday and Underpay Staff on Monday

Catholic Enterprise Bargaining 2024 (EB24) negotiations stalled on Tuesday 28 October after the employers refused to negotiate further on key IEU claims, which include: Salary and Allowances Workload and Class Size Curriculum Extension Activities ESO Span of Hours – Stop the employers’ cut to take-home …

EA Update – around the sectors

In addition to our regular update of Enterprise Agreement (EA) bargaining around the sectors, we believe members will appreciate an ‘at a glance’ comparative reckoner of what schools/sectors are offering for salary. As we haven’t presented this before, we have created this as a standalone …

Save smarter without sacrificing the little joys

Feel the pinch? Here’s how to save smarter without sacrificing the little joys We know educators are feeling the pinch. With living costs soaring, managing money can be tough especially when those small daily joys, like coffee or takeaway, help get you through the day. …

AI in Education: Understanding EdChat and What It Means for Teachers

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a growing presence in education settings, with South Australia leading the way through the introduction of EdChat — a chatbot tool designed to support learning and teaching. Developed by the Department for Education in partnership with Microsoft, EdChat is one of the …

Help us celebrate the difference teachers make

Teachers Health invites you to join in on their competition, celebrating the incredible difference teachers make in our communities across Australia.​ Take part by nominating a teacher who has inspired, supported or guided others. By sharing your stories, you’ll help shine a light on the …

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