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IEU(SA) ‘Learning Hub’ now in ‘Member Portal’

IEU(SA) members can now access their ‘Learning Hub’ via their ‘Member Portal’ Free professional learning is a key benefit of your IEU(SA) membership, and we have worked with our online provider, Teachers Learning Network (TLN) to make access to the online webinar sessions much simpler …

Catholic EB24 – Update

Enterprise Bargaining (EB) isn’t just a procedural step where there are a few meetings and the employer gives us what we want.  It is a defining moment where educators stand together to shape their professional lives, champion fair conditions and defend the quality education in …

Time Poverty—So That’s What We Call It

In my first enterprise bargaining campaign, I remember the lead negotiator for the Education Department—a seasoned school principal—saying, “Why do you want more non-contact time? You know we’ll just give you a token amount and ask you to do more.” At the time, we didn’t …

Is your school a Leader, Lagger or Passive with family-friendly conditions?

“Which schools value and encourage family-friendly conditions?” This is a common question we get asked by members when they are looking at employment opportunities. While there are several measures for how an employer can look after and promote family friendly conditions in this article we …

Standing Up for Flexibility: A Win for Working Mothers Under the Fair Work Act

In a significant decision for working parents across the country, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) Full Bench has upheld the rights of IEU member Elizabeth Naden (a teacher returning from maternity leave) to access flexible work arrangements — reaffirming the strengthened protections under the Fair …

Enterprise Agreement Update around the Sectors – April/May 2025

Pulteney Grammar School Bargaining has commenced and the IEU has started to outline its proposals underlining the Log of Claims. So far, there have been 3 bargaining meetings. The IEU Log of Claims includes: Conditions that will meet or exceed those outlined in the relevant …

How much do you need to retire?

Retirement might seem like something to worry about in the future, but the sooner you start paying attention to your retirement savings, the better prepared you will be when the time comes to stop working. Being financially secure in retirement means you will be able …

IEU FAQs on NCCD evidence requirements

What is the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)? Per the NCCD website: “Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards), Australian students with disability must be able to access and participate …