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Retired Member Lunch, Catch-up and Conversation

On Tuesday 28 October, a group of IEU(SA) Retired Associate Members (pictured above and below) enjoyed a relaxed lunch catch-up at the Hilton Hotel, Hilton, My Bar, hosted by Branch Secretary Tim Oosterbaan. Also present on the day were 3 life members, Glen Seidel (Former …

Union Shopper – free delivery with The Good Guys Commercial

Our friends at The Good Guys are helping members save even more with a special Free Delivery offer running from 27th October through to 14th November 2025. Orders placed via The Good Guys Commercial website will receive free delivery up to the value of $59 …

IEU office phone scheduled update

Our main phone line will be temporarily unavailable this Friday, 7 November, from 10am while we switch to our new phone system. You can still reach us via email or through our website contact form  

IEU Speaks: addressing bullying in schools is a society-wide issue

20 October 2025 On 18 October 2025 the Australian Government Department of Education released the Final Report from the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review.   During the 6-month consultation period, IEU officers and members took advantage of several opportunities to consult directly with the Review’s co-chairs and …

Membership Trends: from the Branch Secretary

Strong and Steady Growth Your IEU(SA) Branch continues to grow steadily. So far in 2025, 386 new fee-paying members have joined, demonstrating the strong appeal of our reinvigorated collective response to organising. This growth reinforces the relevance of belonging to a union that stands together …

Cost-of-living-crisis makes no difference to CESA

  When educators are battling a cost-of-living crisis, with their living standards plummeting, Catholic Education South Australia’s (CESA) response to our salary claim is blunt and uncaring: “It’s non-negotiable.” At our latest bargaining meeting, the IEU again raised the critical issue of salary. Despite the …

Enterprise Bargaining Update around the sectors

Progress, Wins, and Next Steps Enterprise bargaining continues across the sectors, with mixed results and ongoing negotiations shaping the future of pay, conditions, and workload for our members. Below is a salary snapshot of selected schools and the Catholic sector, with explanatory notes thereafter. School/Sector …

Build a future that matters with NGS Super

For over 35 years, NGS Super has proudly partnered with the IEU to support teachers and education professionals in building a future that truly matters to them. Your super is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make — but knowing where to start can …

Graduate teaching – realising the dream or encountering a nightmare?

When Graduate Teachers start in schools as Early Career Teachers (ECTs), they face many challenges in their first three years of teaching. However, their ability to adapt to classroom, workload and time management – as well as the challenges of the school, colleagues, students and …

Your Union. Your Health Fund.

As an IEU(SA) member, you and your family can join Teachers Health and be part of the only health fund in Australia dedicated to supporting the education community. Whether it’s greater choice and control in Hospital treatment or generous Extras for everyday healthcare, our health …

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