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Teachers Wanted for Research Participation – University of Sydney

Study Overview We are conducting a research study exploring how teachers in Australia identify mental health concerns in their students, whether any teacher-reported aids are used, and understanding confidence levels in identifying such concerns. Inclusion Criteria We are seeking participants who meet the following criteria: …

IEUA Speaks on Gendered Harassment of women teachers in schools

6 November 2024 Urgent action needed to tackle harassment of women teachers   The recent Sexual Harassment of Teachers Report has found harmful sexual behaviours are increasing in Australian schools, and that women teachers often don’t feel safe at work. The IEU calls for urgent …

IEUA Speaks on Professional Experience Guidelines

Professional Experience Guidelines highlight the importance of a professional approach to workplace practicums 1 November 2024 The Australian Professional Experience Guidelines, (the Guidelines) released today, offer the opportunity for a renewed focus on the components of effective high quality professional teacher experience. The Guidelines were …

IEU(SA) Online Learning Sessions – Final Live Session for 2024

The IEU partners with Teacher Learning Network (TLN) to deliver professional learning FREE to members to assist with the career development and for teachers to meet their Teacher Registration Board South Australia (TRBSA) professional development hours. The learning is targeted for Teachers, Support Staff and …

Federal Govt Pay Up to $3,000 in Superannuation on Paid Parental Leave

The IEU(SA) welcomes the changes to Super on Paid Parental Leave, long fought for by many Unions and agreed to by the Albanese Government. Starting mid-2025, eligible parents will receive up to $3,000 in superannuation on federally funded Paid Parental Leave, following the passage of …

World Teachers’ Day 2024 – every teacher has a story to tell

We emailed all teacher members asking them to share their story with other members by recording a video that answers 2 questions: What keeps you in teaching? What is the best thing about teaching? If you would like to contribute, please see our information page …

IEU(SA) represents members at the Social Media Summit

The IEU was invited to attend Day 2 of the Social Media Summit, as part of a diverse group of experts, policymakers, academics and young people to explore key areas, including the impacts of social media on children and young people, online safety, social media’s …

‘Equity in Action’ – new IEU(SA) web pages now launched

As part of our commitment to matters relating to equity, our Equity Committee has reviewed the previous ‘Women in Focus’ section of the IEU(SA) website and we have now relaunched this section as ‘Equity in Action’. Our Equity Committee oversees and actively supports events such …