A visionary campaign is calling on all levels of government to fund a locally approved First Nations educator in every Australian primary school. 

Legal experts say the bill does nothing to protect LGBTQ+ students and teachers and allows more, not less, discrimination by religious schools.

From Australia’s COP-out in Glasgow to the national curriculum, here are some gems of recent writing, cherry picked for your reading pleasure.

The IEU is fighting hard for laws at state and federal levels to protect teachers from discrimination in religious schools .

A staggering 84% of Australian teachers have thought about leaving the profession in the past year, reports The Educator.

With the world hoping genuine change in policy will emerge from the upcoming COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Education International has revealed that climate education is “dismal” across the world.  

Staff at Woodleigh College won a resounding, long-overdue victory in October, when they reached agreement on their four-year long battle for pay rises.

Australia’s education unions have thrown their support behind the School Strike for Climate (SS4C) movement, as students and supporters prepare for the national climate strike protest on Friday 15 October.

The 2021 State of the Sector survey provides some key insights into how principals can improve professional development.

Teacher trust, school reform, refugee students and universities as businesses. The best recent education and union reads.

IEU Advice and FAQs on Victoria’s vaccination requirements for school staff.

A new nationwide study by Monash University has revealed high levels of public trust and value for Australian teachers.

Surveys have shown that public school teachers work an average of 15 unpaid hours every week, while principals work on average almost 60 hours each week.

In 2021, our Anna Stewart Memorial Project is a structured, two-week long program of online training, forums and workshops for Union women..

From advice on how to retain the benefits of working from home to the opinion of Jeff Sparrow on recent protests, here’s a trove of reading for your end of week.

We need as many people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Here’s some hints on how to talk to those who are worried about vaccines.

On 22 September, the Victorian Chief Health Officer announced that vaccination will be a requirement for staff who work in schools and early childhood settings.

The IEU is shocked and appalled by the protests and violence in recent days in Melbourne and we condemn it unconditionally.

Articles, features, news and opinion to keep you informed during the term break.