As well as being entitled to the support of the union on employment matters and our professional development courses you also have access to a range of other services listed below.

Finance

NGS Super

NGS Super is a leading superannuation fund specialising in the independent education and community sectors, but they are open to everyone. They work with more than 16,000 employers and managing over $13 billion in super savings.

As an Industry SuperFund, they’re run only to benefit members and keep their costs low which means all profits go back into the fund to help secure the financial futures of 111,000 members.

They understand their members have different needs and financial goals which is why they offer a range of investment options, award winning products and personalised services to cater for their unique circumstances. They offer our members low fees, strong performance, award winning insurance cover, financial education services and personalised financial advice.

Creating a sustainable future for members and the world is important to NGS, which is why they’ve embedded the principles of sustainability into all aspects of the business. They have set the ambitious target to have a carbon-neutral investment portfolio by 2030 — that’s 20 years earlier than most other funds.

NGS Super has been a SuperRatings platinum rated super fund for over 15 years. A platinum rating is awarded to the top 15% of funds delivering the greatest value for money. They have also been given a top rating of 5 Apples from independent rating agency Chant West since 2009 and have been recognised for their focus on social and environmental responsibility. NGS Super was most recently recognised as the best value balanced super product at the Money magazine 2023 Best of the Best Awards.

For more information visit ngssuper.com.au or call 1300 133 177.

Teachers Mutual Bank

Teachers Mutual Bank is Australia’s leading bank for employees in the education sector. Established by teachers for teachers, their competitive products and services are created to benefit teachers, their families and employees in the education sector at every stage of their life. They’re also one of the world’s most ethical companies. When you bank with TMB, you are investing in a brighter future for the education community, the planet and its people – with zero direct investment in fossil fuels.

Benefits include:

• Competitive interest rates
• Mobile³, online and in-branch banking
• Mobile home loan lenders4 who come to you
• Business relationship managers who come to your school
• A flexible credit policy⁴ for full-time, contract and casual teachers
• Sponsorship at conferences that support the career development of teachers
• Future Teacher Scholarships to university students studying education
• Be the first to read the latest articles on education, lifestyle, wellness, finance and travel—delivered straight to your inbox! Subscribe to ThinkBank

To join* or find out more, visit www.tmbank.com.au or call 13 12 21

Health

Teachers Health Fund

Teachers Health was established in 1954 to provide teachers, support staff and their family members with access to quality health insurance products. They are Australia’s largest industry-based health fund, with more than 60 years of experience and covering over 300,000 lives nationwide.

Teachers Health gives members access to:

• a not-for- profit health fund
• great value health insurance
• a range of quality products and services
• generous benefits
• fast, efficient claiming options
• an easy switching process

Teachers Health owns and operates Health Centres offering optical, dental, physio, chiro and remedial massage services (not available at all centres) in Sydney (Surry Hills and Parramatta), Newcastle (Hamilton) and Melbourne (Richmond) and gives members access to travel and general insurance.

They understand that navigating healthcare services and providers can be daunting so they also offer eligible members quality, evidence-based health management programs and services, including access to health professionals such as registered nurses, a diabetes educator, dietitian and exercise physiologist. These programs and services are brought to members at no extra cost.

As a not-for- profit health fund, they also give back to the education community through sponsorships, scholarships and health and wellbeing programs.

Am I eligible to join?

As a restricted health fund, you must meet eligibility criteria to join Teachers Health. Eligible members are also able to refer family members, including:

• spouse or partner
• former spouse or partner
• dependant children
• adult children
• siblings
• parents
• grandchildren

For more information on eligibility, visit teachershealth.com.au

Already with another health fund?

Switching to Teachers Health couldn’t be easier and if you’re already with another private health insurer then you won’t have to re-serve your waiting periods if you are transferring to an equivalent level of cover. They also offer a free online comparison service, providing you a personalised comparison of the cost and benefits of products. See how they compare at teachershealth.com.au/compare

Want to join?

Joining Teachers Health is fast, easy and hassle free. You can join:

• online at teachershealth.com.au;
• over the phone, by calling 1300 728 188

For more information visit teachershealth.com.au or call 1300 728 188

~If you have cancelled your health insurance policy with another health fund, you will need to join Teachers Health within 60 days to make sure you receive continuity of cover.

Discounts

Union Shopper

Union Shopper is a service provided to you as part of your union membership. It is fully endorsed by the ACTU, is 100% union-owned and is Australia’s #1 rewards program for union members.

IEU members can now benefit with great savings from a huge range of suppliers and brands, including:

• The Good Guys
• JB Hi-Fi
• Gift cards including Coles, Woolworths
• Movie tickets and restaurants
• Plus much more

IEU members can register via your customised Union Shopper landing page here

Training and Development

IEU provides a range of professional conferences and courses for members. To read more about these, head over to our Professional Development and Training page

Legal Assistance

Legal Referrals

In addition to assistance provided to members regarding workplace employment issues, we offer a referral for all other non-work related legal matters to solicitors recommended by the IEU. All first consultations are free, except in relation to wills where a minimum charge applies.

To access this service, contact the IEU on 8202 8900 for a referral.

Welfare Rights Centre

The Welfare Rights Centre is a community legal centre specialising in social security law and family assistance law and its administration by Centrelink.

They provide free legal information, advice and representation to thousands of NSW residents every year who are adversely affected by Centrelink decisions. They can advise people about their social security rights, entitlements and obligations and assist people through the social security review and appeals system, including Centrelink internal review and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. They provide all initial advice by phone: 02 9211 5300