Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch

Thank you to all the reps who joined us yesterday in Wattle St for Reps training! We look forward to seeing how you bring the lessons you've learnt today to life in your chapters

Keep an eye out for reps training sessions on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/events/

Women's safety in the workplace remains a key concern for IEU members. However, between 2014 and 2024, conditions have worsened, making it the only area of gender equality to show a backward trend.

Read the full IEU Speaks on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-speaks-womens-workplace-safety/

IEU Members in NSW CSA Christian Schools – Vote yes for your new MEA! Voting will take place from 5-7 November

Your employer will provide you with voting instructions. For more information about the new MEAs: https://www.ieu.asn.au/newsextra-nsw-csa-vote-yes/

Calling all secondary teachers! Participate in an online survey to assist in research exploring how organisational practices in schools could impact a teacher’s wellbeing and intention to remain in the profession. To access the survey: https://cqu.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4UAZDGzZEZvJ7Js

📣 Have your say: NESA is looking for feedback on year 11-12 draft syllabus across Creative Arts, HSIE and Technological and Applied Studies senior subject areas.

More information on the NESA consultations webpage: https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/news/syllabus-consultations

Right now, 27% of school teachers report working more than 45 hours a week, compared to 18% of the total working population (ABS stats).

The IEU can support you with managing workloads and ensuring your rights are upheld and respected.

Join the IEU today: https://www.ieu.asn.au/why-join-us/

“Preventing modern slavery is union business,” says NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner Dr James Cockayne in addressing the IEU’s AGM last week.

Unions strive for all working people to be paid fairly and treated with dignity.

Congratulations to the winners of the IEU Union Noticeboard Competition! ✨📸

🚨Applications close 3 November!

📍Work with us: The IEU is seeking applications from enthusiastic and dynamic education professionals to join our team of organisers.

For more informationhttps://www.ieu.asn.au/position-vacant-organiser-wollongong/

More info on the pay rises is available on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/newsextra-catholic-systemic-vote-yes

✊🍎 On World Teachers' Day, we celebrate the teachers who shape our world. Here are some IEU teachers telling us why they love doing what they do! 📚❤️ Thank you! 👏

The NSW government today announced changes to its Start Strong preschool program requiring services not meeting quality standards to improve their rating or risk losing funding.

Read the full statement:https://www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-statement-reforms-start-strong-program/

Huge congratulations to the 2025 Environment Grant winners, and thank you to everyone who applied. Thank you to Teachers Mutual Bank for sponsoring the grants.

Read more about the winning projects: https://www.ieu.asn.au/2025-environment-grants/

All our teacher members are gems 💎✨

Get excited - World Teachers' Day is this Friday, 31 October!

#WTD2025 #TeachingGems

Last Saturday, more than 120 elected IEU Council members from across NSW and the ACT came together for the IEUA NSW/ACT Branch's AGM.

Council is the union's ultimate governing and decision-making body. And it's made up of you, the members. We had all 20 sub branches represented – Union in action!

IEU Branch Secretary Carol Matthews speaks with ABC Newcastle following the horrific revelations of yesterday's #4Corners report 'Hunting Ground'.

#ECEC #ChildSafety #FourCorners

Today we remember the Pinjarra Massacre of 28 October 1834, one of the darkest chapters in Western Australia’s colonial history.

https://nit.com.au/27-10-2025/20950/governor-of-western-australia-to-apologise-for-1834-massacre-led-by-his-predecessor-at-pinjarra

#Pinjarra #TruthTelling

The IEU calls for an end to the imprisonment of children as young as 10, as the NSW government considers the recommendations of a review into the age of criminal responsibility.

Read the full media release on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/media-release-age-criminal-responsibility/

IEU statement on #4Corners exposé of criminals working in the early childhood sector ⚡️

The IEU is shocked by the Four Corners investigation reporting on paedophiles preying upon young children in Australia’s ECEC sector.

https://www.ieu.asn.au/media-release-four-corners-childcare-investigation/

✅ Vote YES for your pay rise! ✅

IEU members in Catholic Systemic Schools (excl. Broken Bay) – voting for your new EA opens today and closes 31 October.

Check your employer email for how to vote. If you cannot find this email, contact your employer immediately.

📣 Calling all NSW history teachers! Applications are open to be an Accompanying Teacher for the Premier's ANZAC Memorial Scholarship (PAMS) tour.

Learn more on the PAMS website: https://www.veterans.nsw.gov.au/education/premiers-anzac-memorial-scholarship/

It's AGM day! More than 120 elected Council members from across NSW and the ACT have come together today for the IEUA NSW/ACT Branch's Annual General Meeting.

This is your union in action! ✊

IEU Speaks 🗣️ The Australian Government has released the Final Report from the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review.

Its recommendations are welcome. However, their success will depend on consultation with the teachers.

Read the IEU speaks: https://www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-speaks-anti-bullying-rapid-review/

We are always stronger together. Join. Your. Union. ✊

Yesterday, an important email update was sent to IEU members in Catholic Systemic Schools. Check your emails to make sure you're up to date on all the info about your new EA.

✅ The new Indie Education Enterprise Agreement 2026–2029 has been voted up!

Thanks to all union members who participated and ensured your voices were heard. Together, we’re building fairer workplaces for Indie Education staff.

More info: https://www.ieu.asn.au/newsextra-indie-ed-ea-why-vote-yes/

🗣️IEU Speaks on the key drivers of teacher wellbeing.

The latest international research has confirmed what IEU members have been warning about – Australian teachers are drowning under admin workloads.

Read the full IEU Speaks: https://www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-speaks-key-drivers-teacher-wellbeing/

🌟Happy Diwali!🌟 Wishing all our members, their families, students and communities a joyful festival filled with light, warmth, good food and great company!

📍Work with us: The IEU is seeking applications from enthusiastic and dynamic education professionals to join our team of organisers.

For more information, visit our website. Link in comments

⚡️IN THE NEWS⚡️ The IEU and Day of Action rally continues to make waves. But it's important to note... this fight isn't about 'more money', it's about valuing and respecting the vital work that community preschools do, supporting and educating children across NSW.