World Support Staff Day 2025

“I’d like to give a big shout out this World Support Staff Day to all the Aboriginal education officers, all the IT workers, all the learning support assistants, all the grounds and maintenance staff. We couldn’t do our work without you.” – Alex Thompson, rep at Canberra Grammar School

“Happy World Support Staff Day, particularly to those great people who are support staff in Brindabella Christian College.” – Andrew Dane, Vice President ACT

“Happy Support Staff Day everyone, especially those at Penola. We can’t do our work as teachers without you. You are invaluable to us, so we hope you feel valued. Have a great day.” – Liz Heggart, Vice President Systemic.

“We can’t actually do the job without any of you. You are the integral backbone of our schools. So, thank you very much, especially to the Learning Support team at St Francis.” – Jacob Betts, rep at St Francis Xavier College, Florey, ACT, and member of the IEU Executive.

“A big shout out to St Carthage’s, to all the support staff at our school. You are wonderful.” – Jennifer Allen, rep at St Carthage’s Primary School, Lismore.

“Happy World Support Staff Day to our wonderful people at St Francis Xavier Primary School. You’re awesome.” – Kath Egan, rep at St Francis Xavier Primary School, Ballina.

“Thank you to my school, St Clare’s College at Waverley. You do an amazing job and keep us all running so smoothly.” – Louise Armstrong, rep at St Clare’s College, Waverley.

“Thank you to all of my support staff colleagues at Presbyterian Ladies College. Thank you for all the help that you give us each and every day. You’re wonderful.” – Michelle Mella, rep at Presbyterian Ladies College, Croydon, and member of the IEU Executive.

“Happy World Support Staff Day, but especially to my colleagues at Catherine McAuley College in Medowie. We love you and the place couldn’t run without you.” – Sarah Gardiner, Religious Education Coordinator at Catherine McAuley College, Medowie, member of the IEU Executive.

“Thank you to all the support staff in all our schools around Australia, but an even bigger shout out to all the Maitland-Newcastle support staff. You’re all gems and no schools can work without you. We love you.” – Steven Newman, Hunter Valley Sub Branch Council member.