NSW/ACT Independent Education Union

Women in Education Committee Meeting; Monday, 1st March 2010; Teleconference; read more

NSW/ACT Education Issues Committee Meeting; Tuesday, 2nd March 2010; Parramatta NSW; 4:30 pm. read more

ECS FWA 2009 Training Day & Dinner; Wednesday, 10th March 2010; Adamstown NSW; 1:15pm - 6:00pm. read more

Reps Fair Work Act 2009 Training Day - Catholic Systemic Schools; Friday, 12th March 2010; Dapto NSW; 9:15am - 3:15pm. read more

Reps FWA 2009 Training Day - Catholic Schools; Friday, 19th March 2010; IEU Office Sydney NSW read more

ECS FWA 2009 Training Day; Wednesday, 24th March 2010; Campbelltown NSW; 9:15am - 3:15pm. read more

Reps FWA 2009 Training Day; Friday, 25th March 2010; IEU Office Sydney; 9:15am-3:15pm. read more

ECS FWA 2009 Training Day; Tuesday, 30th March 2010; Kiama NSW; 9:15am - 3:15pm. read more

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By joining the IEU's Copenhagen And Beyond campaign you get to stay abreast of the Union’s latest environmental campaign initiatives while sending an urgent message to our leaders: “strong action is critical and expected”.

As the 2009 working year was drawing to a close, world leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen were deciding how nations intend to fulfil commitments under the Kyoto Protocol and how they will work together on the climate change agenda.

The concern is that, in the current economic climate, governments and others may allow themselves to yield under pressure from industry, backing away from the decisive actions that needs to be taken.

Join the IEU in driving home to our leaders that effective government policy is absolutely critical for managing industry’s environmental performance and check back for updates in 2010.

For more info contact environetwork@ieu.asn.au

More Than ‘Lights Out’ For 2010 Earth Hour

The IEU has joined 2010 Earth Hour as a participating organisation and will go beyond turning the lights out for this year’s event on Saturday 27 March.
Posted : 23 February 2010 read more

Kiribati, Disappearing Island

When Primary Teacher and Climate Change Ambassador Amanda Lloyd visited Kiribati she didn’t expect to see such stark impacts from climate change.
Posted : 23 February 2010 read more

Taking Action On Warming

IEU Members Marie Manche and Mary Marshall joined the masses in Walking Against Warming in December, showing their support for climate change action.
Posted : 25 January 2010 read more

Walk Against Warming Message To Copenhagen: Strong Action Supported

IEU members and staff have joined up to 100,000 in Walk Against Warming marches across Australia. They used the opportunity to send loud and colourful video messages to leaders gathering in Copenhagen: A fair and binding climate treaty is needed and supported.
Posted : 14 December 2009 read more

UN Climate Change Conference: Stay Abreast

Right now, leaders from around the world are meeting to decide how nations intend to fulfill commitments under the Kyoto Protocol and how they will work together on the climate change agenda. Keep up with the latest news here.
Posted : 8 December 2009 read more

Inspiring Climate Education Conference (ICE09)

To download key papers from the ICE 09 conference.
Posted : 3 December 2009 read more

Environmental Conference 2009 Workshops

To read the materials presented by the presenters at the Environmental Conference 2009.
Posted : 26 November 2009 read more

Climate Change Resource For Teachers and Students

This international website contains lessons plans, videos, hands-on science, student projects, museums, media, art and links to numerous other portals on the subject.
Posted : 2 December 2009 read more

IEU Member Takes Message To The Top

IEU Member and Sydney Primary Teacher Vanessa Ryan has called for urgent action on climate change, taking her message straight to federal politicians.
Posted : 26 November 2009 read more

Call Your Senators For Strong Action On Climate Change

With the Australian Parliament about to vote on the emissions trading scheme, unions are conducting a range of activities to keep the pressure on. Join in the efforts and call a Senator today.
Posted : 17 November 2009 read more

Climate Change Education Weblog

The Independent Education Union's 'Counting Down to Copenhagen' campaign page and resources have been included on an international blog for teachers dealing with Climate Change education.
Posted : 14 October 2009 read more

Walk Against Warming: Get Into Gear

Step out with friends, family and fellow unionists on 12 December and join the Walk Against Warming in Sydney plus regional locations around Australia. Coinciding with the International Day of Climate Action and the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen, let’s show our political leaders that Australians are deeply concerned about global warming.
Posted : 13 October 2009 read more

IEU Fact Sheets: Inspiration For Your School Or Centre

Independent Education Union members are educating for sustainability every day. Sample a snapshot of what some of your colleagues are achieving, with the Union's latest suite of environmental fact sheets.
Posted : 13 October 2009 read more

St Columban's Turns Tide On Sludge

The lack of a tidal waterway is proving no barrier to a successful Waterwatch program at St Columban’s Mayfield, where a stormwater drain provides ample challenges for staff and students alike, writes IEU Journalist Tara de Boehmler.
Posted : 13 October 2009 read more

Become A Union Climate Connector

Unions and the Australian Conservation Foundation are calling for members in all industries to become Climate Connectors in their workplaces, homes and communities.
Posted : 23 September 2009 read more

All Saints Primary School: Passionate About Spreading The Message

All Saints Primary School Liverpool Principal Rose-Marie Hoekstra describes her journey towards environmental sustainability as a “conversion", which has left her with a passionate desire to “leave a gift for those who come after me, particularly the children”, writes NSW/ACT IEU Journalist Sue Osborne.
Posted : 23 September 2009 read more

Southern Cross Climate Coalition: Climate Solutions And Clean Energy Jobs

Achieving an ambitious and fair global climate agreement at Copenhagen in December 2009 is in Australia’s national interest and will help to accelerate the just transition to a global clean energy economy, says a brochure by the Southern Cross Climate Coalition of union, environmental, social and research organisations.
Posted : 21 August 2008 read more

Call For Decisive Climate Leadership To Unleash Clean Energy Jobs

Decisive leadership on climate change will create up to a million new clean energy jobs in Australia by 2030, says the Southern Cross Climate Coalition of union, environmental, social and research organisations.
Posted : 21 August 2008 read more

Clean Energy Future? Email Your Local MP

Do you believe the Senate should endorse the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme? Do you want greater investment in renewable and cleaner energy options? Let your local members of Parliament know your views.
Posted : 10 August 2009 read more

Unions: 'Tougher Climate Change Regulations Needed For Business'

New laws and tougher regulations are needed to educate and encourage Australian businesses to deal with climate change and win a share of the potential one million clean energy jobs, unions say.
Posted : 22 July 2009 read more

G8 Carbon Cuts Commitment - Time To Set The Bar High

A G8 commitment to carbon emissions cuts that could limit global warming to no more than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is welcome, but this international leadership must be supported by appropriate domestic targets and legislation, says the Independent Education Union.
Posted : 9 July 2009 read more

Registrations Open: Educating For A Sustainable Future

To download a copy of the Educating For A Sustainable Future Conference flyer please click on read more.
Posted : 17 June 2009 read more

National Climate Emergency Rally

A National Climate Emergency Rally incorporating events in Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong on Saturday 13 June calls for higher renewable energy targets, global climate justice and stronger Australian policies to make big polluters accountable.
Posted : 25 May 2009 read more

IEU Environmental Survey: Share Your Views

IEU members are invited to fill out the Union's Environmental Sustainability Survey and go into the draw to win a book pack.
Posted : 11 May 2009 read more

Make A Difference At Your School/Centre

You can make lots of changes at work that will help the environment, writes IEU Non Systemic Schools Vice President Michelle Omeros.
Posted : 11 May 2009 read more

Union Icon Calls For New Approach

Jack Mundey has called on trade unionists, including those involved in the mining industry, to join forces with environmental groups such as the Australian Conservation Foundation to fight climate change, writes IEU Journalist Sue Osborne.
Posted : 11 May 2009 read more

IEU Establishes Environment Committee In Countdown To Copenhagen

The IEU has established a new Environment Campaign Committee to facilitate Union participation in wider action around climate change and other environmental issues, writes IEU Deputy Secretary Gloria Taylor.
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St Mary of the Angels - A lighthouse of sustainability

Ensuring their new buildings were environmentally friendly was a top priority for everyone at St Mary of the Angels Primary School in Guyra, writes IEU Journalist Tara de Boehmler.
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Getting Green Grants - A snapshot for schools/centres

There are so many grants available for environmental work and activities to be carried out in schools, but the principle one at the moment is the National Solar Schools Program.
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