COVID-19 advice and resources
Latest Member Advisories
Full Member Advisories are available for all IEU-QNT members on MyIEU.
- Member Advisory #38: IEU campaign for paid pandemic leave | Key workload and safety issues emerge with schools back
- Member Advisory #37: Employers must follow WHS legislation in return to school plan | Chapter action critical to protect staff and student safety
- Member Advisory #36: Safe return to school plan imminent | IEU members’ Five Step Checklist
Is your school doing enough to manage COVID-19?
Both posters as well as other member-only resources are available for members through MyIEU.
Contact us for support
Our union is available to assist any member in need of support.
We encourage all members seeking advice to contact our union:
- 1800 177 937 (QLD)
- 1800 351 996 (NT)
- Email: memberalert@ieuqnt.org.au
IEU-QNT resources
Industrial Fact Sheets & Member Advice
- IEU-QNT Member Q&A: COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Health and safety in education workplaces
- Virtual Chapter Meeting Guidelines
- Working from home: your rights and responsibilities
- COVID-19 Support Resources
All available on the MyIEU COVID Resources Hub.
Other resources
Australian Council of Trade Unions
- COVID-Aware Kit
- Australian Unions Coronavirus Updates – Workers’ Rights, Tools & Resources for dealing with COVID-19
- Cleaning and disinfection alert
Queensland Council of Unions
Safe Work Australia
Other sources
- COVID-19 Working from Home (source: Australian Taxation Office)
- Home office expenses (source: Australian Taxation Office)
- Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws (source: Fair Work Ombudsman)
Mental health support
In addition to the support available through our union, we encourage members to seek additional support if they are in need via:
- Your employer’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Beyond Blue COVID line – 1800 512 348 | https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/home
- Lifeline – 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au
- MindSpot – 1800 614 434 | www.mindspot.org.au
- Mensline – 1300 78 99 78 | www.mensline.org.au
- Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 | www.kidshelpline.com.au
Health advice
Members should ensure they seek health advice from reputable sources such as the Department of Health.
If you require medical assistance, call your GP, medical clinic or the national COVID-19 helpline (1800 020 080) for advice.
Government websites
Federal Government
- Australian Government page
- Department of Health
- Department of Home Affairs (for the latest information in your language)
- eSafety
Queensland
Northern Territory