Veronica, Author at Independent Education Union Of Australia

IEU Speaks on the Thriving Kids Initiative

Veronica2026-02-03T16:12:49+11:00

The Thriving Kids Advisory Group Report, released by the federal government today, makes recommendations aimed at addressing the needs of children and students under nine years of age with developmental delay or autism and low to moderate support needs. IEU members working in ECEC and schools have frequently highlighted the increasing gap between the number of children and students presenting with additional support needs and the capacity for timely intervention provided by allied health and other support professionals. Read full details here: IEU Speaks on the Thriving Kids Initiative The IEU will continue to advocate for ongoing and meaningful consultation with [...]

IEU Speaks on the Thriving Kids InitiativeVeronica2026-02-03T16:12:49+11:00

IEU Speaks on Early Career Teachers and Mentoring

Veronica2025-08-08T09:41:51+10:00

The National Trends: Teacher Workforce Data 2025 identifies the characteristics of the teacher workforce and trends in demographics, employment conditions, and specific workforce experiences. Among the issues identified as significant for workforce sustainability are the prevalence, or otherwise, of mentoring and induction programs for early career teachers. Read full details here: IEU Speaks on Early Career Teachers and Mentoring Regular and structured access to experienced mentors and a genuine induction program can provide meaningful support while early career teachers acquire experience, thus avoiding unnecessary burnout or other detrimental effects. The IEU will continue to advocate for recognition of the essential foundations of effective [...]

IEU Speaks on Early Career Teachers and MentoringVeronica2025-08-08T09:41:51+10:00

IEU Speaks on a national model of information sharing in ECE

Veronica2025-06-16T08:47:58+10:00

The federal government’s National Child Safety Review of policy options under the National Quality Framework is a step towards better child safety in early childhood education (ECE). Effective information sharing can help prevent individuals known to pose a risk from gaining access to children in early education settings. However, clear safeguards must be in place to ensure that any sharing of staff information is limited to appropriate parties and used solely for child protection and legitimate purposes. Read full details here: IEU Speaks on National Child Safety Review Our union’s broader guiding principles must also underpin any reforms to ensure the interdependent [...]

IEU Speaks on a national model of information sharing in ECEVeronica2025-06-16T08:47:58+10:00

IEU joins global call to action on International Women’s Day 2025

Veronica2025-03-13T13:42:45+11:00

IEU members will join a worldwide call to action on International Women's Day on Saturday, 8 March. This special day of celebration and activism has its origins in worker protests, and this year’s theme March Forward highlights both the achievements and further reforms needed to advance gender equality. Read full details here: IEU Speaks on International Women's Day 2025 While there is still much to do to deliver a fairer and safer community for women and girls, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the many gains won in recent years. In this federal election year, IEU members will be [...]

IEU joins global call to action on International Women’s Day 2025Veronica2025-03-13T13:42:45+11:00

IEU Protects Reproductive Health in the Workplace

Veronica2025-03-13T13:42:34+11:00

An independent statutory review of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 is being undertaken by an expert Review Panel to assess the impact of the legislation and whether further amendments are needed to improve its operation. Our union has appeared before the Review Panel and also provided a detailed submission on the operation of the legislation given the impact of the laws on IEU members. Read full details here: IEU Speaks on protecting reproductive health in the workplace Unions have long advocated for paid reproductive health leave and paid miscarriage leave and have won these entitlements [...]

IEU Protects Reproductive Health in the WorkplaceVeronica2025-03-13T13:42:34+11:00

IEU clarifies compliance workload requirements with AITSL and ACECQA

Veronica2025-03-13T13:40:20+11:00

In an effort to clarify what is, and is not, required for compliance, the IEU has recently engaged with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) and the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority, (ACECQA) to develop fact sheets that clarify the policy intentions of the Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework in schools, (the ATPDF) and the Educational Program documentation needed to satisfy the requirements of the Assessment and Ratings process in Early Childhood Education and Care settings. Read full details here: IEU Speaks on AITSL and ACECQA Compliance Clarification The time has come to make meaningful [...]

IEU clarifies compliance workload requirements with AITSL and ACECQAVeronica2025-03-13T13:40:20+11:00