The recent Sexual Harassment of Teachers Report has found harmful sexual behaviours are increasing in Australian schools, and that women teachers often don’t feel safe at work.
The IEU calls for urgent action to end such harassment and we support the report’s six recommendations seeking immediate intervention from governments and school employers.
Read here about the concerns raised by IEU members and the action needed to end harassment: IEU Speaks on Gendered Harassment in Schools
Schools will play their part, but we need parents and the wider community, including sporting organisations, to call out bad behaviour and mentor positive role models for boys and young men.