New SSTUWA Website

www.sstuwa.org

All members need to register to access the Member Section of the new website. If you encounter any problems contact the web administrator.

The latest information from the Union, numbered EBA updates, which are numbered, can be found on the right hand side of the home page. These are in the public domain and keep members up to date.

As a member of SSTUWA you are entitled to a range of discounts on products and services at quality retailers and service providers throughout Western Australia. Remember to show your union card and receive extra benefits from your SSTUWA membership. The Member Benefits booklet can be found under the Services section of the new web site.

We’re in a transition phase with the new website, with content still being added. The information contained on the old website www.sstuwa.org.au , which is still active, is being moved over to the new site.

Arbitration

DET’s proposed Enterprise Order can be accessed on the Union website. You can access the document from the front page and member lounge page. The Union’s proposed Enterprise Order will be on the web site when lodged in the Commission.

Superannuation and Relief Teachers

Several relief teachers have informed me that they have begun salary sacrificing a percentage amount from their pay. If you are with GESB you are able to make a regular percentage contribution from your pay.

www.gesb.com.au

Go to:

• Shortcuts, Brochures & forms
• Your Complete Guide to GESB Super- product Information Booklet
• +Some form

You will need to fill out the +Some form, putting a percentage amount in Section 2. In a covering letter include your DET number and that you are a relief teacher.

Post to:
Department of Education and Training
Payroll Section
GPO Box 2662
Perth  6001

Should you require any further information about packaging GESB superannuation, you may wish to contact GESB Advisory Services, (08) 9263 4133 or for country callers, Freecall 1800 634 1333.

Professional Development

This site contains District Professional Development calendars for all Districts.

http://www.apps.det.wa.edu.au/pd/cdeo/public/courseList.do

Put in the relevant District, and then click on Course list. Click on the relevant professional development title for course details and enrolment information

http://www.oneworldcentre.org.au/

The One World Centre is a non-government not for profit organisation working to provide transformative education toward an active and aware global citizenship. They have an online newsletter, professional development for teachers and for a reasonable cost a resource centre that Perth based teachers can access.

The Relief Teacher newsletter is also sent out electronically. If you are not receiving this information, forward a current email address.

Relief Teachers Committee Meeting dates in 2008.

Meetings are 6.30-8.00pm in the Union building, 150-152 Adelaide Terrace East Perth.

Term 3        Wednesday  6th August

Wednesday 17th September

Term 4        Wednesday 29th  October

Wednesday 10th  December

Teleconference facilities are available. Contact me if required.