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Salaries – what are you bargaining on?

With the IEU advising members through regular enterprise bargaining communications, we can ensure that you are aware of what is happening in your school and in other schools. How else will you know if the grass is greener on the side? When assessing how green …

You Can’t Preach Fairness on Sunday and Underpay Staff on Monday

Catholic Enterprise Bargaining 2024 (EB24) negotiations stalled on Tuesday 28 November after the employers refused to negotiate further on key IEU claims, which include: Salary and Allowances Workload and Class Size Curriculum Extension Activities ESO Span of Hours – Stop the employers’ cut to take-home …

EA Update – around the sectors

In addition to our regular update of Enterprise Agreement (EA) bargaining around the sectors, we believe members will appreciate an ‘at a glance’ comparative reckoner of what schools/sectors are offering for salary. As we haven’t presented this before, we have created this as a standalone …

Save smarter without sacrificing the little joys

Feel the pinch? Here’s how to save smarter without sacrificing the little joys We know educators are feeling the pinch. With living costs soaring, managing money can be tough especially when those small daily joys, like coffee or takeaway, help get you through the day. …

AI in Education: Understanding EdChat and What It Means for Teachers

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a growing presence in education settings, with South Australia leading the way through the introduction of EdChat — a chatbot tool designed to support learning and teaching. Developed by the Department for Education in partnership with Microsoft, EdChat is one of the …

Help us celebrate the difference teachers make

Teachers Health invites you to join in on their competition, celebrating the incredible difference teachers make in our communities across Australia.​ Take part by nominating a teacher who has inspired, supported or guided others. By sharing your stories, you’ll help shine a light on the …

IEU Women – we are seeking your insights

Soon, all women IEU(SA) members will be receiving a link to a short survey via email. Women make up over 70% of our membership and education remains a highly feminised industry. Despite this, if you are working in education your gender still has a huge …

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 …