SASSLA Membership is Tax Deductible

Members receive a statement of contribution which is emailed at the end of the financial year for tax deduction purposes. Members who have ceased their membership during the year will receive their statement by mail.

The statement is a summary of payment subscriptions received by SASSLA for the financial year and is not a request for payment. The statement includes your personal and employment details. Please check your details and contact SASSLA to advise of changes or to provide additional information.

Protect your career, reputation and wallet with fully funded legal support. Neither the Department nor the AEU can be relied upon to support you when something happens. Join now and let SASSLA be your safety net!
What would happen if a staff member and you both needed representation from the AEU on the same matter? We provide a voice and uncompromising advocacy for school leaders.
Membership fees are $29.59 per fortnight and are tax deductible. Far more cost effective than the AEU.
We maintain our independence from political parties and the Department to ensure we represent your views.
Free conferences and seminars dedicated to school leadership issues throughout the year.
Regular e-news, web and social media updates about leaders' work and legal matters affecting education.

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From time to time Principals and leaders alike can be presented with challenges or matters within education which can only be resolved with legal advice and/or representation. I was fortunate enough to be a member of SASSLA when I needed legal representation. The SASSLA team not only helped with providing me access to their legal advisors; they also made regular contact with me, providing much needed moral support and professional advice. Thanks SASSLA

Stuart Miller, Principal

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Stuart Miller, Principal

SASSLA is the sounding board school leaders need. It is unfortunate that principals and other leaders need this type of protection but when needed it is efficient, supportive and acted on in a timely manner. SASSLA provides a highly confidential service through email, phone conversations or site visits. This organisation provides independent legal advice for a group of educators who experience common issues and are open to litigation.

Mary Asikas, Principal

I see my SASSLA membership as a type of insurance policy. It’s my support network to fall back on in possible times of crisis. Knowing that I have legal assistance a phone call away and financial assistance with legal costs gives me peace of mind. It’s reassuring to know that I have genuine peer support now and throughout my future career.

Ilia Tsoutouras, Principal

Without the support of SASSLA I would not have stayed connected to and be continuing in my chosen and much loved career. It is so important that Principals have the full support and confidence of the DECD. My very public legal case highlighted the fragility of the system when support and confidence dissipates in the face of political interference, media attacks and intolerance. SASSLA gave me support and encouragement during a very difficult time and when it seemed that no-one else would listen

Sue Burtenshaw, Principal

As a principal we can find ourselves in circumstances beyond that which we expected or are prepared for. One such event occurred to me creating much concern and pressure. Fortunately SASSLA was there ensuring a positive outcome which has seen me back doing what I love; educating our states future.

Travis Bartlett, Principal

Whilst other associations and DECD talk about leader well-being, it has only been SASSLA who has provided the care, concern and professional guidance for me over the past two years. As leaders we often hear of others enduring stressful times and it is easy to gossip, dismiss or think it won’t happen to us and walk away. I hope no-one has to endure what I have, but if you do, you can’t afford not to belong to SASSLA.

Lynne-Marie Hastings, Principal

SASSLA Membership is Tax Deductible

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