Women in Focus
Click on the ‘fast-find’ list below to read more about IEU(SA) Women in Focus.
- International (Working) Women’s Day
- Anna Stewart Memorial Project
- IEU(SA) Equity Networking Event
- Share the Dignity
- IEUA Women and Equity Committee
- SA Unions Women’s Committee
- IEU(SA) Women’s Professional Learning Day
International (Working) Women’s Day
Annually on March 8, IEU members join fellow unions and organisations advocating for women, to March through the city marking International Working Women’s Day.
The march is held to acknowledge that although we have achieved some great wins with regards to furthering equality for women, there is still much more to be achieved.
Read more previous event articles here: 2023, 2024
For future event information (when available) see the International Womens Day SA Facebook page
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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.
Testimonials from past IEU participants:
I recently had the privilege of completing the Anna Stewart Memorial Project, which was an inspiring and rewarding experience. Throughout the program, I built valuable networks, made new friends, and gained a deeper understanding of union structures, member engagement, empowerment, and campaign organising. I particularly enjoyed hearing the diverse stories and experiences of fellow participants, as well as the opportunity to visit Parliament House. A standout highlight was meeting Katrine Hildyard MP, whose engaging and down-to-earth nature left a lasting impression on me. The experience has further inspired me to continue advocating for others and making a positive difference in my workplace and community – Lezelle.
The Anna Stewart Memorial Project connected me with like-minded comrades across my sector and other industries. It placed me in an active role, sitting alongside organisers and industrial officers at branch meetings and enterprise bargaining discussions. Here I was able to see the machinations of negotiations and gain clarity on the wins being achieved in workplaces across the state. Outside of the negotiation table, I was able to meet astonishing women who have contributed to the movement across their careers, like Steph Key and Katrine Hildyard. Overall, the experience challenged my existing knowledge on the movement and gave me valuable tools to build my networks across the state and embolden my colleagues to become more informed about their rights at work – Stephanie.
Click here to read more about previous Anna Stewart Memorial Projects – 2023 | 2025 | 2026
IEU(SA) Equity Networking Event
This event is planned and organised by our Equity Committee and IEU staff.
The focus of the event is to provide members with an opportunity to:
- Hear from union and broader community members who are involved in initiatives focused on Gender and Equity matters.
- Network with fellow IEU members who have an interest in Gender and Equity.
Click here to read more about the 2024 IEU(SA) Equity Networking Event
Click here to read about he 2023 IEU(SA) Equity Dinner
Share the Dignity
We actively support this charity and promote its excellent services to our members.
We have a collection box in the IEU office foyer at 213 Currie Street, Adelaide if you would like to drop off donations during working hours. Read more: sharethedignity.org.au
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IEUA Women and Equity Committee
The Independent Education Union Australia (IEUA) is the federal body of our union.
The Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA), with a current membership of 75,000, is the federally registered industry union representing all employees working in non-government schools and training institutions across Australia.
Included in its membership are principals, teachers and various categories of clerical, administrative, educational support staff and school services officers employed in primary and secondary schools; and teachers and non-teachers working in private sector pre-school settings, life education centres, business and english language colleges.
Women comprise 70% of the membership of the IEU, which reflects the gender balance of the education sector.
The IEUA Women’s and Equity Committee seeks to actively respond to the needs of members and Branches and proactively engage in the broader women and gender equity issues which affect our members across their working lives.
Further, the Committee acts upon women’s and equity and inclusion issues as they pertain to social justice and human rights issues in Australia and internationally.
Let’s talk about equality and equity | Australian Human Rights Commission
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SA Unions Women’s Committee
SA Unions is the peak trade union council for South Australia representing more than 160,000 union members in industries right across the State.
The Women’s Standing Committee’s is made up of officers from affiliated unions.
The committee’s role is to advocate and campaign on issues which affect the working lives of women and their families
Unions are committed through the Standing Committee in increasing women’s involvement in the workforce and the recruitment, retention and activism of women in their unions.
Key Events
IEU(SA) Women’s Professional Learning Day
The IEU(SA) Women’s Professional Learning Day offers women members an opportunity to come together for a day of learning and networking.
This event is currently on hold whilst we conduct women-specific training such as our Women Rep Training Days.
Read more about the 2023 IEU(SA) Women’s Professional Learning Day
