Author: Zoe Hercus

The IEU and our incredible preschool ambassadors have been working hard to secure fair funding for community preschools. We have been busy building support for…

5% pay rises are incoming for Long Day Care teachers and educators as part of the federally funded Worker Retention Payment scheme. Show me the…

More than 1500 preschool teachers, directors, educators, parents, children and supporters rallied in Sydney, Lismore and Coffs Harbour on 15 October as part of the…

Women’s safety at work declines over the decade, while progress in other gender equality measures remains modest Women’s safety in the workplace remains a key…

The 2025 Environment grant winners have been announced! Congratulations to all the winning schools and services. Early Childhood Education and Care Chrysalis Steiner Morning Star…

A union led day of celebration, recognition and action World Teachers’ Day has its origins in union led action promoting the teaching profession. While the…

The NSW government today announced changes to its Start Strong preschool program from 2026, requiring services not meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS) to lift…

Addressing bullying in schools is a society-wide issue: schools and teachers must not carry the burden alone. On 18 October 2025 the Australian Government Department…

Repairing teacher wellbeing will take more than wellness seminar and relaxation sessions. The latest international research has confirmed what IEU members have been warning about for years…

Workplace gender equity makes some gains, but education leadership remains deeply unequal. The latest Insights Report from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) highlights both progress and…