COVID-19 advice and resources
Latest Member Advisories
Full Member Advisories are available for all IEU-QNT members on MyIEU.
- Member Advisory #35: Return to School Plan left to states/territories | IEU Chapters to ensure WHS vigilance at school level
- Member Advisory #34: Chapter consultation with school leadership essential | Some issues non-negotiable for IEU members
- Member Advisory #33: IEU absolutely rejects any change to end of scheduled school year | Requirements of staff in coming weeks need to be confirmed by employers urgently
- Member Advisory #32: CHO releases final health directive | Full details now available
Is your employer providing paid vaccination leave?
Our union believes all employees deserve access to paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination as part of a shared commitment to keeping our community safe.
👉Click here to find out your employer’s response to our claim for paid leave.
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
- Advice for post-secondary education members on JobKeeper and JobSeeker
- Alternative work duties for school officers and services staff
- 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
The COVID-19 pandemic is understandably causing stress and anxiety for many people.
In addition to the support available through our union, we encourage members to seek additional support if they are in need.
Avenues for mental health support:
- Queensland Mental Health Week 2020 | www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au
- Employer Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 | www.beyondblue.org.au
- 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