From The Point: Neurodivergent educators are a resource, not a burden
One in five people have a brain that works differently from the average or “neurotypical” person. Do we know the challenges they face? What they find difficult? Do we know how their ways of looking at things are unique and useful?
From The Point: Benefits of neurodiverse teachers
Leaders should consider the numerous strengths that can exist alongside and outweigh the challenges of neurodiversity.
IEU backs federal workplace reforms
IEU General Secretary David Brear has welcomed further improvements to workplace laws designed to restore fairness and create a level playing field for employees.
Two years, too long! The campaign for a Tasmanian Catholic Agreement ramps up
Overworked, frustrated Catholic educators in Tasmania are upping the ante in their campaign for a reasonable deal, two years since the expiry of their last IEU-negotiated Agreement.
International Women’s Day Rally promotes a feminist icon
The Melbourne International Women's Day rally on Thursday 7 March is organised around justice, safety, and respect for all women. The image chosen to promote it could not be more apt.
Fire risk shuts western Victorian schools, Wednesday 28, February
Many schools in Victoria’s west and central regions could shut tomorrow, Wednesday 28 February, because of catastrophic or extreme fire danger. All staff, students and families associated with schools in the districts rated as in catastrophic or extreme fire danger should look out for information from their school about closures.
Storm damage, power outages close schools
The IEU is urging staff and students to take care after destructive storms left hundreds of thousands of Victorians without power on Tuesday February 13, and closed many non-government schools.
IEUA: Children and educators in Gaza need our urgent support and protection
The IEU calls for urgent efforts to address the urgent plight of students and educators in Gaza.
From The Point: Minimising work-related violence in schools
There is an urgent need to change outdated attitudes to occupational health and safety in education.
From The Point: Committed to Consultation
Under the new Victorian Catholic Agreements, staff and union representatives on Consultative Committees are newly empowered.
Coping with racial violence or aggression in your workplace
The Victorian Trades Hall Council has issued an invaluable guide for those who experience racial violence or aggression at work.
The “10 commandments”: IEUA priorities with education authorities
The IEU lobbies an array of government and statutory authorities seeking better outcomes for education staff.
From The Point: Galen College Breakfast Club fills the belly, mind, and heart
The simplest observations can lead to incredible outcomes if enough people are committed to the cause.
From The Point: You are what you read
The torrent of education news, research and opinion is never ending. So where do a union leader, a teacher, a principal, and an academic get their information?
From The Point: Growth at the grassroots in Geelong
A couple of committed members on the shop floor can ignite the latent union power in any workplace.
IEU Awards 2023: Emma Rhodes and Kristi Cromer, Clonard College, Geelong
Emma and Kristi’s work is so impressive that union staff used their motions as models at Rep and Consultative Committee training.
IEU Awards 2023: Tony Capurso, St Thomas’ Sale
Tony Capurso is the sort of Rep that helps forms the backbone of a union – constant, reliable, helpful, and knowledgeable.
IEU Awards 2023: Xavier College Reps and members
The IEU Organiser at Xavier says: “It has been a privilege to share time” with the “amazing” Reps fighting for a better deal at their school.
IEU Awards 2023: Luther College Reps and members
The Rep and the members on the Luther bargaining team have engaged, motivated, and significantly increased membership within their sub-branch.
From The Point: IEU member Jack Andrews on reclaiming the joy of teaching
Do you remember that initial spark, that sheer joy that brought you into the world of education? Well, it's time to rediscover and reclaim that joy.