Expressions of Interest – 2026 Anna Stewart Memorial Project
The Anna Stewart Memorial Project (ASMP) is a union training program run annually by SA Unions.
It brings together women, non-binary and gender diverse members from a range of unions in a safe, supportive and energising training environment.
The program presents a unique opportunity for IEU women interested in building their skills, union knowledge and networks to enable them to play a more active role in our union whether that be at your worksite, sector or broader union level.
The program is open to all IEU women, non-binary and gender diverse members
From recent IEU participants:
“What was most important to me within the whole experience of the Anna Stewart Memorial Project was the sense of camaraderie we found as we shared our own experiences of union to make the lives of others better through collective action.”
“I would thoroughly recommend the project to others who wish to develop their leadership skills personally and/or within the union movement. It’s definitely a journey of self-discovery and one that challenges you on many different levels.”
“A life-changing opportunity to develop my leadership skills whilst exploring the challenges faced and contributions made by women in the broader Union movement.”
“ASMP was a powerhouse of knowledge, strength and experiences offered by voices across our union collectives. It was a time to build, networks experience unionism from others’ perspectives and grow as a union leader for our own workplaces. It allowed me time to experience my union from within and learn more about the day to day workings of the IEUSA.”
The 2026 training program will be in two separate blocks:
- Block 1: 27 April – 1 May (Term 2 Week 1)
- Block 2: 29 – 31 July (Term 3 Week 2)
The IEU will facilitate release and fund replacement salary for successful applicants.
Further detail about the program is available on the SA Unions website: Anna Stewart Memorial Project – SA Unions
You can also contact Meredith Farmer – Lead Organiser, Equity and Training IEU(SA)
To apply please forward a 250-word expression of interest outlining:
- your union, and other community activism or campaigning involvement to date and
- why you would like to participate in the program
to: Meredith Farmer: meredithf@ieusa.org.au
Expressions of interest close Friday 6 March 2026
