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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Today, on Labour Day, we're celebrating people power! 💪 From the 8-hour day, paid leave and superannuation, to Medicare, the right to disconnect and workers' compensation, Australian workers have always shown what happens when we wield our collective strength. 💪 Happy Labour day!

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

There's only one week left to apply for an IEU/ Environment grant! Don't miss your chance to win a $ 3,000 grant for a sustainability project at your school or service. Apply for a grant now on our website: www.ieu.asn.au/environment-grants-2…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Reps in Sydney were getting down to business at our advanced training at the IEU Ultimo office last month. Keep an eye out for reps training on our website, and contact your organiser if you're keen for a session: www.ieu.asn.au/training-and-meetings

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📣 Shout-out to all the reps who joined us at IEU Wollongong for advanced rep training this month! Interested in advanced training? Contact your organiser to let them know you're keen, and keep an eye out for 2027 training on our website: www.ieu.asn.au/training-and-meetings

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

⚡️REGISTER NOW ⚡️Migraine in the Workplace Drawing on research from Migraine & Headache Australia, this session helps educators recognise migraine, manage it effectively, and get support. ⏰ Thursday 20 October, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Online (Zoom) Register here: www.ieu.asn.au/event/?id=8064

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Every day, Aspect teacher aides support students with high and diverse needs. Every week, they're paid 17.5% less than employees doing comparable work in NSW government and Catholic systemic schools. 📨 IEU members: Check your email for our petition for fair pay for teacher aides

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Write to your MP and ask them to stand with community preschools! 🩷✊ IEU preschool ambassadors Raelee and Helen talk through their concerns about the new Universal Preschool Funding program proposed by the NSW Government. Learn more about the program: pulse.ly/lelz3coto2

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

@australianunions.bsky.social are calling for stronger renters' rights, more public housing and practical solutions to improve housing affordability. ✍️ Add your name to the campaign: pulse.ly/bxotthtqqb

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The latest edition of the Programme for International Student Assessment 2026 (PISA) reports that Australian teachers and students continue to perform above the OECD average. Read the full IEU speaks on our website: www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-speaks-pisa-2026

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy end of Term 3 - it's been a busy one! We hope you have a restful break, and we'll see you in term 4! #IEUnionStrong #StrongerTogether

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We just hit 📣 500 signatures 📣 for our petition for fair pay for Aspect teacher aides! We need every Aspect staff member to sign this petition - if you or someone you know hasn't signed yet, click here: www.ieu.asn.au/respect-at-aspect (note: only open to Aspect staff members)

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The IEU and our community preschool ambassadors are back in the Fair Work Commission today, fighting for fair funding for preschools. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In this interview with ABC Radio South East, Tathra Preschool director Jane Courtney walks through how preschool staffing ratios help ensure the safe supervision of children. 📨 Stand with community preschools! Write to your MP and tell them to fight for safe early childhood education.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It is essential that school staff are consulted in the evaluation and implementation of AI tools to uphold their professional autonomy and ensure that AI supports, rather than undermines, educational outcomes. Read the full IEU Speaks statement: pulse.ly/csz5ejuwqx

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📣 The IEU is deeply disappointed that Catholic Schools Maitland Newcastle is proceeding with its restructure, including cuts to teacher librarian roles in primary schools. Read the latest from the Newcastle Herald: pulse.ly/93lqxd3fkf

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🚨Aspect teacher aides are being paid up to $200 a week less than employees doing comparable work in NSW government and Catholic systemic schools. Sign the Respect@Aspect petition calling for fair pay for teacher aides. IEU members - check your email for a link to the petition.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Last week, IEU reps from Newcastle and the Hunter Valley came together for Advanced reps training! Check our website for upcoming Advanced training sessions: www.ieu.asn.au/training-and-meetings

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The IEU congratulates outgoing @unionsnsw.bsky.social Secretary Mark Morey after a decade of strong leadership.   We thank Mark and welcome new Unions NSW Secretary, Thomas Costa.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🚨 The Catholic Schools Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is proposing changes to 58 Catholic schools. The IEU is fighting to minimise the negative effects on teachers, support staff and student learning. Read the full article: pulse.ly/ooxepcxg8i

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There's less than one month left to apply for an IEU/Teachers Mutual Bank Environment grant! Don't know how to apply? We've got you covered. Apply for an environment grant on our website: www.ieu.asn.au/environment-grants-2…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🧡 Respect teacher aides. Respect their work. Respect their pay. 📣 Sign the Respect@Aspect petition and call on Aspect to close the pay gap. 📨 IEU members: check your inbox for the petition link.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We had another strong round of visits in NSW Parliament House yesterday, speaking with MPs on the true impacts of the Universal Preschool Funding program announced by the NSW Government in June. We need the NSW Government to stand with us and protect quality early education in NSW.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle is planning to abolish teacher-librarian roles in primary schools. The IEU is pushing strongly against this. Read this Guardian article about the proposed changes: pulse.ly/1uglt0q91d

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

IEU Preschool Ambassadors and Officers were in NSW Parliament today talking to MPs about the impacts of the new funding model for community preschools. Thank you to all the MPs who met with us today. With your support, we can build a better, stronger, safer early childhood education sector.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Last chance to submit your photo for the IEU Noticeboard competition! Entries close FRIDAY 18 September 🌸✊ 📨How to enter: email a photo of your board to comms@ieu.asn.au with 100 words on how it supports union power at your school. We can't wait to see all your fantastic noticeboards!

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The IEU this week will warn NSW MPs that the state government’s new funding model risks the future of not-for-profit community preschools. Read the full media release on our website: www.ieu.asn.au/media-release-fundin…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Over 450 Aspect staff have signed our petition for fair pay for teacher aides 📝. Have you signed? The Respect@Aspect petition is open to all Aspect staff. 📨 IEU members: Check your inbox for a link to sign the petition, then share it with your colleagues.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This week, long-time IEU reps joined us in Sydney for Advanced reps training! 💪 Advanced reps training is designed for experienced IEU reps who want to strengthen their capacity to lead an effective school chapter. Find upcoming training here: www.ieu.asn.au/training-and-meetings

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

There's only ONE MONTH left to apply for an IEU + Teachers Mutual Bank Environment Grant! Don't miss out on this opportunity to win a grant of up to $3000 for a sustainability project at your school or service 🌱🪏 Apply here: www.ieu.asn.au/environment-grants-2…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

At a time when teachers, school leaders and school support staff are under more pressure than ever, some political figures have chosen to spread disinformation and disrespect. Read the full IEU Speaks statement on our website: www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-speaks-attacks-a…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The IEU Noticeboard comp is OPEN. Submit a photo of your board to comms@ieu.asn.au for your chance to win a free morning tea. More info on our website: www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-noticeboard-comp…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Yesterday, South Coast IEU reps joined us at our IEU Wollongong office for reps training! At training, reps swap stories, trade tips, and collaborate to build union power. 💪 Check our website for upcoming reps training: www.ieu.asn.au/training-and-meetings

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

✊ Teacher aides at Aspect deserve fair pay ✊ Aspect teacher aides are paid 17.5% less than employees doing comparable work in NSW government and Catholic systemic schools. We're calling on Aspect to close the gap. 📣 IEU Aspect members: Check your email and add your name to the petition today.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The IEU is calling for expressions of interest from experienced members to be recommended for NESA’s Head Teacher and Specialist Teacher Focus Groups as part of the NSW Curriculum Reform. Apply on our website: www.ieu.asn.au/eoi-nesa-head-teache…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This morning, IEUA NSW/ACT Secretary Carol Matthews spoke to ABC Newcastle about a proposed restructure of roles by Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle. The IEU is calling for more consultation, more detail and a reasonable timeframe around this restructure.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The IEU has lodged a claim in the Federal Court to recover payment for former members of staff at Redeemer Baptist School in North Parramatta. Read the full media release on our website: www.ieu.asn.au/media-release-redeem…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Happy Father's Day! The IEU is urging employers and the broader community to continue challenging outdated stereotypes about parenting and care. Read the full IEU Speaks statement on our website: www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-speaks-fathers-d…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This Jersey Day, we're wearing our jerseys to start conversations about organ donation. Register to be an organ donor today: www.donatelife.gov.au/register-dono…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The IEU believes that Catholic Schools Broken Bay has breached relevant enterprise agreements by failing to consult over an announcement that several schools will 'share' principals. Read the full story (paywalled): pulse.ly/a7274zgbpd

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A snippet from IEU NSW/ACT Secretary Carol Matthews' chat with ABC Radio Sydney this morning, talking through the key issues with Catholic Schools Broken Bay's proposal to 'share' principals between schools.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

⚡️REGISTER NOW ⚡️CEMA Course 3: Achieving Fairness and Validity in Assessments. By focusing on fairness and validity, this course helps educators create more equitable learning environments and improve the quality of their assessment practices. Register now: www.ieu.asn.au/event/?id=7383

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

⚡️Media release ⚡️The IEU has lodged a dispute with the Fair Work Commission following Catholic Schools Broken Bay’s announcement that a number of schools in Sydney will share principals. Read the full media release on our website: www.ieu.asn.au/media-release-shared…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The IEU rejects comments made by Nationals leader Senator Matt Canavan today that the manosphere is the result of “the feminisation of the curriculum” and a “lack of direction and leadership”.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The IEU is celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day today, Wednesday, 2 September. It's a national celebration of First Nations people's stories, cultures and languages – this year's theme is 'Country Is Our Teacher'. Catch the free film and livestream event: www.ilf.org.au/ild

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The IEU Noticeboard competition is finally here! Between the 1st and 18th of September, submit a photo of your union noticeboard to comms@ieu.asn.au for your chance to WIN a free morning tea 🌸 More info on our website.

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

At its annual meeting in Melbourne last week, the IEU Federal Council identified three key reform priorities that will help ensure schools are better equipped to support students and education workers. Read the full statement: www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-speaks-ieu-refor…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Bargaining is about to start for new multi-enterprise agreements (MEAs) in 30 Model B and Model C Catholic independent schools. Read more: www.ieu.asn.au/model-b-c-bargaining…

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A new Monash University report, Duty of Care: Teachers' experiences of sexism, misogyny and sexual harassment in Australian schools, released today, highlights the extent of these behaviours in schools and their impact on teachers and support staff. Read the report: pulse.ly/t7rwknxfn9

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The IEU is wearing purple today to celebrate the courage of LGBTQIA+SB young people to live proudly and authentically 💜🏳️‍🌈 We celebrate Wear it Purple Day to ensure LGBTQIA+SB students and school staff know they are seen, supported and never alone. #wearitpurple2026

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Happy Wear It Purple Day! Today, we're celebrating the courage of LGBTQIA+ young people to live proudly as their authentic selves. #wearitpurpleday2026

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