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TPAQ members save ~30% on their membership fees and subscription to RUSH when compared to ALP-registered trade unions, without sacrificing reliable protection, professional indemnity or peace of mind. You save with us because none of your dues go to the ALP. See T&Cs for details.

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Teacher Academy provides a modern learning platform designed to empower professional growth for Health Professionals and Teachers!

With hundreds of hours of courses and resources now hosted through the Teacher Academy

you’ll find content and certificates to help you upskill, re-skill, and stay ahead in your CPD hours and career.

By joining a Red Academy, professionals not only advance their own learning — they strengthen themselves towards better workplaces and outcomes for all professionals.

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TPAQ Pushes to Cut Red Tape in Queensland Schools

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Queensland's Department of Education has released two updates affecting teachers and school leaders, following the Red...

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Why Queensland Teachers Are Choosing TPAQ Over the QTU

Sep 16, 2026 by TPAQ

If you're a Queensland teacher weighing up your professional association options, you've likely defaulted to the...

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Case Win: Navigating Working Arrangements

Oct 30, 2024 by TPAQ

Advocacy & Support for Teachers

Jessica, a member of the TPAA Victoria branch, is the primary carer for her husband and...

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TPAQ is proudly supported by Red Union Support Hub.

Red Union Support Hub is a subscription service that services and joins subscribers to its various professional associations and trade union affiliates. RUSH supports nurses, teachers, doctors, police officers and miscellaneous workers all across Australia.

By joining, you will be joining a group of workers over 20,000 strong!

By referring a friend to any Red Union Organisation, you will receive a discount on your next subscription payment. See which professional associations you can refer to here.

The Teachers' Professional Association of Queensland (TPAQ) is a professional association. The Teachers' Professional Association of Australia (TPAA) is an industrial association whose principal purpose is to protect and promote the interests of members in matters concerning their employment or professional engagement. No membership fees are used to support any political party (including the ALP), so we are able to source and/or provide representation for all members, on all issues, better than our competitors. Savings of over $397 are just the beginning.