Member Benefits

There are many benefits of being an IEU member. As well as being entitled to the support of the union on industrial matters, advice on employment issues and the provision of union training our members have access to a range of other services.

Details of these services are listed below and in the IEU Member Benefits booklet, available upon joining the union or as a downloadable PDF file.

Professional Representation

The IEU represents the professional interests and concerns of all members at a state and national level, whether they work in a school, early childhood service, English college, business college or other non-government educational institution.
The IEU also provides a range of services to members, which are outlined in this booklet. Any member with a problem or enquiry should seek immediate assistance from the IEU. Our officers are available to meet personally with members, at the IEU office or at their workplace by appointment.
Phone Sydney: (02) 97793200, Canberra: (02) 6120 1500, Newcastle: (02) 4908 4600 or Lismore: (02) 6623 4700. Country members can contact the IEU toll free on 1800 467 943.

Industrial Protection

Like any union, the IEU exists to protect and advance its members' interests. Every IEU member is entitled to the support of the union on any industrial or professional matter.
IEU officers provide information, advice and representation on all issues affecting employment and working conditions, from dismissals through to salary and payment matters, leave, legal liability and the general rights and responsibilities of teachers and school staff, within the school, centre or college environment.
As well as being entitled to the support of the union on industrial matters, advice on employment issues and the provision of union training our members have access to a range of other services which are set out below.
Like any union, the IEU exists to protect and advance its members' interests. Every IEU member is entitled to the support of the union on any industrial or professional matter.

Exchange Opportunities 2010

A number of fantastic exchange opportunities are still available commencing January 2010. An exchange is the direct swap of your home and position. Your home employer pays you and your year away is counted as a year of service. Keep checking back for new opportunities as these are updated regularly.   read more

Educational representation

Research grants

The IEU offers research grants each year to assist members with their own research on educational issues. The Col Aitkin Education Support Grant provides a grant to a maximum of $3,000 and applications are called for each year in Newsmonth. The grant may be awarded in several smaller amounts totalling $3,000. The IEU offers research grants each year to assist members with their own research on educational issues.

Retired members association

Welfare Rights Centre

Security law and its administration can provide assistance to members in the complex area of social security entitlements. These include:

• Unemployment Benefits
• Family Allowance
• Sickness Allowance
• Disability Support Pension
• Parenting Allowance, and other Social Security Payments

The difficulty lies in unravelling entitlements and how they interact with each other. The Welfare Rights Centre is there to assist and support members at a time when their need is greatest. The centre is also able to assist in appeals against Social Security decisions where appropriate.
Welfare Rights Centre - 102, 55 Holt St, Surry Hills 2010. Web: http://www.welfarerights.org.au/default.aspx  Email: welfarerights@welfarerights.org.au Tel: (02) 9211 5300 • Toll Free:1800 226 028 • Fax: (02)9211 5268 

Security law and its administration can provide assistance to members in the complex area of social security entitlements. These include: Unemployment Benefits Family Allowance Sickness Allowance Disability Support Pension Parenting Allowance, and other Social Security Payments

Union training

The IEU, through its union training program, provides one day and longer union training courses for members with particular emphasis on training chapter representatives. Paid release is available for representatives attending designated courses.   read more

Industrial Protection

Like any union, the IEU exists to protect and advance its members' interests. Every IEU member is entitled to the support of the union on any industrial or professional matter.

IEU officers provide information, advice and representation on all issues affecting employment and working conditions, from dismissals through to salary and payment matters, leave, legal liability and the general rights and responsibilities of teachers and school staff, within the school, centre or college environment.

As well as being entitled to the support of the union on industrial matters, advice on employment issues and the provision of union training our members have access to a range of other services .

Member discount and consumer services

Teachers Health

Legal, Financial and Superannuation Services

Non-member policy

No assistance or advice will be given to non-members.

No assistance will be given to new members on serious matters relating to their employment which arose prior to joining. New members who join at the appropriate rate of subscription should be advised of the above and of their right to place their problem in writing before the Executive.