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Rethinking and Redesigning the Role of the Principal – Available Now!
SASSLA and SASPA have recently released their joint paper on Rethinking and Redesigning the role of the principal – the case for change. This work is the culmination of 18 months of work that began from a
Should you Lodge a Workers Compensation Claim or use Accrued Sick Leave?
In today’s cost of living crisis, many people are concerned about the best way to continue receiving income while dealing with a work-related injury. If you’re in this situation, you might wonder whether to continue using
SASSLA Launches our School and Preschool Leadership Employment Priorities until 2025
Today SASSLA launches our updated School and Preschool Leadership Employment Priorities which outlines our objectives for members’ employment interests until 2025. Our focus is to bring the important employment related issues facing school and preschool leaders
Current Issues
School-Based Preschool Review
SASSLA and SAPPA (South Australian Primary Principals Association) are collaborating to review the working conditions in school-based preschools. SASSLA has previously undertaken instrumental work with the Preschool Directors Association to achieve additional funding to reduce the
Conflicts of Interest
SASSLA is experiencing a rise in members being investigated for misconduct. It is prudent to reiterate the importance of professional conduct standards contained in the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector. These apply
Educators Must be Protected by the Workers Compensation Additional Compensation Scheme
The recently released 2024 ACU Principal Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Report continues to highlight a concerning trend of increasing incidents of violence and bullying towards principals, exacerbating their stress levels and impacting their mental health. Everyone
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