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Applications and nominations for the Narragunnawali Awards 2025 are now open!

27th March, 2025

The awards, held every two years since 2017, are Australia’s first and only national awards to recognise and celebrate schools and early learning services demonstrating dedication and commitment to implementing reconciliation initiatives. Do you know a school or early learning service demonstrating outstanding commitment to …

Petition: G8 Teachers and Educators deserve employer-funded paid parental leave!

27th March, 2025

G8 Education is an ASX listed for profit childcare provider. In South Australia they run the centres branded as Community Kids, World of Learning, Great Beginnings, The Learning Sanctury, Casa Bambini, Kinder Haven and Zebra amongst others. G8 Education is one of the largest ASX-listed …

IEU(SA) Rep Training Term 1, 2025 continues

27th March, 2025

At time of publication of this edition of Class Action, Sub-Branch Representatives (Reps) from a range of schools are undertaking the last Reps’ training session for Term 1, 2025. Our new programme of Sub-Branch Rep training includes (but is not limited to): Roles, rights and …

(IWWD) 2025 – IEU and AEU women gather to consider: How can we begin to Accelerate Action on issues that impact on women working in Education

27th March, 2025

The gathering on Thursday March 6 held (at the IEU) took the form of a WRAW (Women’s Rights at Work) chat. This is a great format for exploring issues which we borrowed from our sisters at Vic Trades Hall. In an energised environment, women from …

IEU(SA) Formal Notifications to Members – 2024 Audited Financials

27th March, 2025

The audited financial statements of the IEU(SA) Branch, including the operating report, can be accessed via the Member Portal on the website. Choose the ‘My Union’ tab and at the bottom of the web page, choose ‘Financial Statements & Other Disclosures’ by following the ‘click …

Free Workplace Rights Workshops for High School Classes

27th March, 2025

Priority bookings available for IEU members – book now to secure for Term 2 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 …

Health cover going up? Compare the fund that keeps premium increases lower*

27th March, 2025

Did you know that Teachers Health is the not-for-profit health fund for the education community? They’re all about their members and so they keep premiums as low as they can. In fact, they’ve had a lower premium rise than average for the last 4 years! …

IEUA Speaks – Federal budget restores education as a core national priority

26th March, 2025

25 March 25 Tonight’s federal budget delivered historic reforms to our nation’s education system. The budget is the culmination of three years of federal government repairs to our schooling and early childhood education sectors. Combined with much needed cost of living relief for IEU members …

‘March Forward’ on International Women’s Day 2025

7th March, 2025

7 March 2025 IEU members will join a global call to action on International Women’s Day on Saturday, 8 March. This special day of celebration and activism has its origins in worker protests, and this year’s theme March Forward highlights both the achievements and further …

Notification of IEU(SA) Branch rule change

4th March, 2025

The IEU(SA) Executive has approved amendments to our Branch rules to refine the structure of Sub-Branches and the responsibilities of Sub-Branch Representatives (Reps), including how the position of Rep can be filled. An application to formally amend our Branch rules has been made to the …