Community involvement
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NSW/ACT
Teachers Health Fund has been supporting the well-being of teachers in NSW since 1954, and we are now the fifth largest fund in the state with over 80,000 members. We regularly attend events run by or in conjunction with the DET, NSWTF, and the IEU.
Key events:
- NSWTF Annual Conference
- Beginning Teacher Conferences
- Graduate seminars at various universities
- Women’s Conferences
- NSWTF Aboriginal Conference
- NSWTF Principals Conference
- School Admin and Support Staff Conferences
- TAFE new staff inductions
- GLBTI Fair Day
NSW is supported by Business Development Officers:
- Pete Randall
- Brian Jones
- Julie Batty
- Hayley Crawford (Greater Hunter Region)
Last year we visited over 650 schools and workplaces throughout NSW.
Note: Members in Sydney, Western Sydney and Newcastle can easily access a Teachers Health Centre for Eyecare and Dental services.
Victoria
We first started actively joining members in Victoria in 2004, and since then over 12,500 members have decided to trust us with their health insurance needs. Throughout the year we attend AEU and VIEU conferences, union rep training, beginning teacher events and support the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
Key events:
- Education Show
- Teachers Games
- AEU Federal Conference
- National AEU Reps Meeting
- Union rep training
- Union recruitment blitzes
- VIT sessions
Victoria is supported by Business Development Officers:
- Sarah Kupsch
- Peter Brettell
Last year we visited over 320 schools and workplaces throughout Victoria.
Note: Members located in the Richmond area can easily access a Teachers Health Centre for Eyecare and Dental services.
South Australia
Since our first South Australian school visit in 2008, our membership has grown to over 5000 members.
In 2011 we had the pleasure of sponsoring a delegate from each state to attend the AEU National New Educators Conference in Adelaide, as part of our commitment to supporting the education community.
Key events:
- AEU and IEU Reps Conferences
- SSO Conferences
- Beginning Teacher Conferences
- AEU Wellbeing Day
- Union rep training
- Union recruitment blitzes
South Australia is supported by Business Development Officers:
- Tony Johnston
- Sue Brenkley
Last year we visited over 320 schools and workplaces throughout South Australia.
Western Australia
We first started visiting schools in WA in mid 2009 and now have over 1500 members in this state. We work closely with the SSTUWA, attending union conferences and union recruitment blitzes. Teachers Health Fund is a proud sponsor of the DET WA Education Awards in the Beginning Teacher of the Year category, which recognises promising new teachers.
Key events:
- DET WA Education Awards – sponsorship of Beginning Teacher of the Year award
- DET New Teachers Welcome Day
- New Educators Conference
- Union rep training
- Union recruitment blitzes
Western Australia is supported by Business Development Officers:
- Jenny McNally
- Robert Pitt
Last year we visited over 320 schools and workplaces throughout Western Australia.
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is serviced by our South Australian Business Development Officers. They organise visits to both government and independent schools.
Key events:
- AEU-NT Annual Conference
- Union recruitment blitzes
Northern Territory is supported by Business Development Officers:
- Tony Johnston
- Sue Brenkley
Last year we visited over 25 schools and workplaces within Northern Territory.
Tasmania
Tasmania is serviced by our Victorian Business Development Officers. They organise visits to both government and independent schools.
Key events:
- AEU Reps Conference
- AEU Support Staff Conference
- AEU Beginning Teachers Conference
- Union recruitment blitzes
Tasmania is supported by Business Development Officers:
- Sarah Kupsch
- Brian Jones
Last year we visited over 25 schools and workplaces throughout Tasmania.