NSW/ACT Independent Education Union

Southern Suburbs BM; Tuesday, 7th February 2012; Gymea NSW; 4:30 pm. read more

PIP Maintenance of Accreditation - Castle Hill; Monday, 13th February 2012; 4:30-6:30 pm read more

Hunter Valley BM; Monday, 13th February 2012; New Lambton NSW; 5:00 pm. read more

Northern Suburbs BM; Monday, 13th February 2012; Cammeray NSW; 4:30 pm. read more

Central Metropolitan BM; Tuesday, 14th February 2012; Burwood NSW; 4:30 pm. read more

PIP Cyber Savvy - Dee Why; Wednesday 15 February 2012; 4:30-6:30 pm read more

South Coast BM; Wednesday, 15th February 2012; Woonona NSW; 6:45 pm. read more

Penrith Blue Mountains BM; Wednesday, 15th February 2012; Penrith NSW; 4:30 pm. read more

Metropolitan East BM; Wednesday, 15th February 2012; Randwick NSW; 4:30 pm. read more

Central Coast BM; Thursday, 16th February 2012; Gosford NSW; 4:30 pm. read more

IEU Reps Training Day - Tamworth; Friday 17 February 2012; 9:15-3:15pm read more

Mid North Coast BM; Friday, 17th February 2012; Nambucca Heads NSW; 6:00 pm. read more

South East Branch Meeting; Friday, 17th February 2012; Griffith NSW; 6:00 pm. read more

Riverina BM; Friday, 17th February 2012; Wagga Wagga NSW; 7:30 pm. read more

North West Branch Meeting; Friday, 17th February 2012; Tamworth NSW; 5:30 pm. read more

Principals BM; Saturday, 18th February 2012; IEU Office Parramatta; 10:00 am. read more

Cumberland BM; Monday, 20th February 2012; IEU Office Parramatta; 4:30 pm. read more

PIP Maintenance of Accreditation - Sydney City; Monday 20 February 2012; 4.30 - 6.30pm read more

Ku-ring-gai BM; Thursday, 21st February 2012; Hornsby NSW; 4:30 pm. read more

IEU Reps Training Day - Orange, Friday 24 Feb 2012; 9.15 to 3.15 read more

North Coast BM; Wednesday, 22nd February 2012; IEU Office Lismore; 5:00 pm. read more

PIP Maintenance of Accreditation - Revesby Heights; Wednesday 22 February 2012; 4:30-6:30pm read more

Monaro BM; Thursday, 23rd February 2012; Barton ACT; 4:15 pm. read more

Lansdowne BM; Thursday, 23rd February 2012; Fairfield NSW; 4:30 pm. read more

Central Western BM; Friday, 24th February 2012; Orange NSW; 7:30 pm. read more

PIP Maintenance of Accreditation - Forbes; Monday 27 February 2012; 4.30-6.30 read more

The IEU members come from institutions of every major religion and faith, along with many non-religious schools.

We, as a Union, are strong supporters of the values, ethics and principles that all schools, including public schools, share with the broader community. We acknowledge the vital work of educators in encouraging unity and breaking down stereotypes, and we support our schools in this endeavour.

Whether public, secular independent or faith-based, all schools have a valued and rightful place in our community and they remind us that diversity is something to celebrate. This is worth supporting.

The IEU has produced a four-page brochure illustrating the diversity of the non-government education system. To order copies, please click here.

Learning From One Another

“The Irish are potential terrorists and a threat to national security.”
“Women are inferior to men in Italy."
If you heard such statements on talk-back radio you would expect them to be immediately challenged and complaints to follow.
Posted : 17 December 2010 read more

Real Choice For Indigenous Students

Indigenous children from regional and remote communities are attending some of Australia's leading boarding schools, thanks to Yalari.
Posted : 8 November 2010 read more

Painting The Indigenous Picture

What do the Vatican, the IEU and the homes of an increasing number of Sydney educators hold in common? The vibrant artwork of Lisa Buxton, for one thing.
Posted : 8 November 2010 read more

Bringing A Muslim Perspective Into Australian Schools

Learning from One Another is a one-day professional learning workshop to assist primary and secondary teachers with developing interfaith understanding in their classrooms.
Posted : 16 September 2010 read more

Women's Conference Highlights Diversity And Inclusion

Issues from this year's IEU Women's Conference on 20 August will help inform the Union's ongoing equity agenda, writes Organiser Pam Smith.
Posted : 30 August 2010 read more

Highlighting The Contribution Of Non-Government Schools

Look out for the IEU’s forthcoming publication Celebrating Diversity. Based on the recent IEU Symposium, Our Diverse Schooling System, Building a More Socially Cohesive Australia, the publication will make a contribution to the current school funding debate, highlighting the important contribution of non-government schools to our society and values.
Posted : 14 May 2010 read more

Knowing Who You Are On The Inside

Being proud of who you are on the inside, regardless of how you look on the outside, was one of the key messages shared by IEU Indigenous Adviser Diat Callope with St Joseph's Catholic College, Gosford students.
Posted : 14 May 2010 read more

Diversity Symposium Spotlights Schools' Role In Bridge Building

Speakers at an IEU symposium on ‘Our Diverse Schooling System’ in Canberra have explored how non-government schools contribute to a diverse and cohesive Australia.
Posted : 23 April 2010 read more

Non-Government Education Reflecting Diversity: Union Culture and Muslim Schools

The IEU has produced a brochure ‘Non-Government Education Reflecting Diversity, Union Culture and Muslim Schools', which addresses some commonly held stereotypes about Muslim schools.
Posted : 17 November 2009 read more

A Snapshot Of Australia’s Diverse Schooling Sectors

Did you know there are about 1,693 Catholic, 175 Non-denominational, 45 Steiner and 28 Muslim schools in Australia, to name just a few? To find out how many types of schools exist and how the numbers have changed since the 1960s, read on.
Posted : 13 August 2009 read more

A Time For Understanding

Many were surprised by recent articles in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Daily Telegraph telling of a coalition of Christian congregations who had joined forces to speak out against, on religious grounds, a Muslim school being built in Camden.
Posted : 19 August 2009 read more

Fostering peace

Harmony projects, interaction between schools, visits, exchange programs and dialogue could help counter messages of fear and prejudice around a proposed Islamic school in Camden, says Islamic Council of NSW Deputy Chairman Ali Roude.
Posted : 19 August 2009 read more

National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies launched

The IEU was honoured to accept an invitation to the launch of the University of Western Sydney’s Centre for the Study of Contemporary Muslim Societies at its Bankstown Campus, writes IEU Organiser David Towson.
Posted : 19 August 2009 read more