Mental health advice that matters
Experts offer down-to-earth advice teachers can use immediately to help their wellbeing.
The week's best education and union reads
Vaccines dominate the news, and for a longer read, there’s climate change and unexpected backing for a universal basic income.
Almost 10,000 teachers in COVID-19 hotspots to access priority jab - from the SMH
Teachers move to the front of the vaccine queue in hard-hit local government areas in Sydney.
Teachers at private school threaten industrial action as long-running pay dispute worsens - From The Age
Staff at a private school threaten to take rarely seen industrial action to resolve a pay dispute that has festered for more than four years.
How to avoid being a victim of wage theft
What to do if you believe you are being underpaid or shortchanged on entitlements including long service leave.
Andrews government fails to curb legal right to fire gay staff - from The Age
IEU general secretary Debra James says there is still too much discrimination allowed under Victorian law and “too many schools where both staff and students are forced to hide aspects of their identity or are made to feel unwelcome”.
The week's best education and union reads
From the vaccination of teachers to the general strike that saved Medicare.
Attention graduate teachers: VIT answers your questions about the Inquiry process
The Inquiry process is designed to demonstrate your proficiency, so it’s important not to start it until you and your mentor are satisfied that you're ready.
Mental health crisis resources
The pandemic takes a toll on mind as well as body. Here are resources to consult if you or someone you know is struggling and might self-harm.
Important COVID-19 message for staff and students of Al Taqwa College
Important health advice for anyone who visited Al Taqwa College on July 28, 29 or 30.
Victorian state school teachers move on industrial action - from The Age
The union representing Victorian state school teachers and principals has taken the first step towards industrial action, over its stalled workplace agreement negotiations with the Andrews government.
COVID-19 vaccines, rapid tests to get NSW's Year 12s back in classroom - from ABC News
Year 12s in Sydney's COVID-19 hotspots will be offered the Pfizer vaccine, and rapid testing will be rolled out in schools in a bid to salvage this year's HSC exams.
The week’s best education and union reads
Your one-stop shop for union and education news, from NSW remote learning to the Worker’s Olympics.
IEU / AEU Petition: Prioritise Vaccines for Education Workers
The IEU and the AEU have launched a petition calling for the urgent prioritisation of education workers in the vaccine rollout
The week’s best education and union reads
Your one-stop shop for union and education news, from how COVID increases inequality to digital literacy inclusion.
Teacher shortage looms if working conditions don’t improve
Teachers reveal the increasing workload pressures they face after the ABC asks why so many of them are leaving education.
IEU Statement - Victorian outbreak
The over-representation of school staff in the latest outbreak underscores the urgent need for vaccination of our education workforce.
Best education reads
From the campaign for teacher vaccinations to ‘gamifying’ the classroom, here is the best education and union reading of the week gathered for your convenience.
Joint union statement & letter to Minister Hunt: Failed vaccine rollout leaves schools & communities unsafe
Teachers, Educators and Education Support Staff struggling to get access to vaccination has left schools and early learning centres unsafe, and society without a clear path out of the Covid-19 mess, three major education unions said today.
Teachers in NSW COVID hotspots granted priority vaccination access
After months of campaigning from unions, some Sydney teachers have finally been recognised as frontline workers in need of urgent vaccination.