PISA results show Australian students perform well amid global challenges
The latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results show that, amid declining global results, Australian teachers have supported students to achieve above average outcomes. The PISA is a three-yearly measure of the performance of 15-year-old...
Meet our past Teacher Education Bursary recipients
The annual IEU-QNT Teacher Education Bursaries support the next generation of teachers by providing grants to assist with the costs of studying an education degree. The bursaries were established in 2009 as part of our union’s 90th year celebrations. Each year, four...
Escalation of misogyny and sexism across Australian schools
A new national survey conducted by Monash University has identified an increase in sexism, misogyny and sexual harassment across the education sector. The survey found that this escalation is being facilitated by current conditions in schools, contributing to unsafe...
Queensland’s new reportable conduct scheme: what it means for schools
A new reportable conduct scheme will take effect in all applicable Queensland organisations, including schools, from 1 July 2026. The scheme follows the commencement of the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024, introduced by the Queensland government. This scheme is part...
New model for better support in ECEC and schools
The Thriving Kids Advisory Group Report, released by the federal government, recommends how the new initiative should operate to better address the needs of young children with developmental delay and autism. What is Thriving Kids? Thriving Kids is a new national...
National plan to end bullying in schools welcomed
Final Anti-Bullying Rapid Review report released outlining national strategy to stamp out abusive behaviour in schools. Eight (8) key recommendations were made by the report, including a two-day deadline to act on complaints of a reported bullying incident and...