Teachers Registration Board of South Australia

17/02/2026

Last week, we were pleased to welcome to our office the Honourable Blair Boyer MP, Minister for Education, Training and Skills and Minister for Police.

The visit provided a valuable opportunity for the Minister to meet with our new Registrar, Sue-Ann Charlton, our Board members, and to chat with TRB staff.

Keep an eye out for more details in the next edition of Registration Buzz.

*Photos by Elana Bailey Photography

10/02/2026

🥳 Happy Safer Internet Day!

Today is your opportunity to talk about what's really happening online and think about what we can each do to make it better. Because when we each do something small – whether that's starting a conversation, sharing a tip or changing a habit – we make a big difference to everyone's online experience.

Today and every day.

💡 For more tips on how you can help make the internet a safer, more positive place for all, visit: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/sid/5-tips

26/01/2026

Important Update: Transition from provisional to (full) registration

In the December edition of Registration Buzz, we advised that there is a new application form for transitioning from provisional to (full) registration and a transition period for use of the old forms.

All teachers are required to transition from provisional to (full) registration as a condition of holding provisional registration. Teachers must acquire the experience and meet the requirements (prescribed by regulation, contained in standards for teachers or determined by the Board) and submit an application to transition from provisional to (full) registration at least three months prior to the expiration of the term of registration.

What’s Changing?
• New Application Form
An updated application form will be introduced in January 2026.

• Website Updates
The TRB website will provide examples and guidance to help you complete the new form.

• Summary Record of Evidence
The previously separate Summary Record of Evidence will be embedded within the application form.

Transition Period
• Both the current and new application forms will be accepted until mid-2026.

• The original application form must be submitted to the Board within six months of the evaluator’s recommendation.

Action for Principals and Site Leaders
Please contact professional.standards@trb.sa.edu.au by 27 January 2026 to ensure the most up-to-date authorisations for those who can act as evaluators and endorsers at your site are on record.

The evaluator must hold current (full) registration and work in a line management role to the applicant's teaching position. The endorser is a professional leader with direct responsibility for teachers at the site. If the endorser is not the principal/ director of the site, the principal/ director must notify the Teachers Registration Board in advance to authorise the alternative signatory.

If you have any questions, as always, we are very happy to assist you via email professional.standards@trb.edu.au or by calling the office and one of our friendly staff will be happy to assist you.

20/01/2026

January 31 is fast approaching and annual fee payments are now due for teacher registration.

If your current financial date is 31 January 2026 and you wish to continue teaching in South Australia from 1 February 2026, you'll need to pay for at least one additional annual year fee before 31 January 2026.

Jump on your teacher’s portal now to check your financial date.

18/01/2026

04/01/2026

It's January already and payment reminder emails have been sent to those with a current financial date of 31 January 2026.

Please check your emails for details about where to pay your annual registration fees or log into your Teachers Portal. From the Portal you can view your fee payment options, make payments and download a copy of your Statement of Teacher Registration to show your employer.

Visit: https://online.trb.sa.edu.au/default.aspx

23/12/2025

Please note that the TRB office will close at 5pm today (24 December) and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.

Wishing all a safe and happy holidays.

02/12/2025

Resources to help parents and carers talk to under 16s about the social media minimum age are now available in the following languages:

🗨️ Arabic
🗨️Simplified Chinese
🗨️Traditional Chinese
🗨️Korean
🗨️Vietnamese

Download the FAQs, fact sheet and conversation guide from eSafety Commissioner website: tinyurl.com/4jfu5x7y

28/11/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT

After an extensive recruitment process, we're delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Sue-Ann Charlton as the new Registrar of the Teachers Registration Board of SA.

With extensive experience as a senior executive and board director, Ms Charlton brings a wealth of expertise in strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and driving cultural and business transformation at local and national levels. Her ability to think critically, challenge the status quo constructively, and foster meaningful, positive growth will be instrumental in guiding the Board into the future.

Ms Charlton will officially assume the role in early January 2026, taking over from Acting Registrar, Joseph Nguyen.

To read the full Media Release, visit our website

The Teachers Registration Board of South Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Sue-Ann Charlton as its new Registrar. Ms Charlton will officially assume the role in early January 2026, taking over from Acting Registrar, Joseph Nguyen.

12/11/2025

We recently gathered at the Adelaide Town Hall to celebrate the TRB Annual Awards, recognising outstanding nominees and representatives from across the education sector.

It was an inspiring evening honouring exceptional educators, and we’ll be featuring their stories in the December edition of The Buzz, so be sure to check it out!

Congratulations to our 2025 award winners:

*TRB Service Award (so impressive we had two winners!): Jacqueline Hiscock and Alison L’Amafana

*Minister’s Graduate Achievement Prize: Amelia Lambden

A big thank you to Credit Union SA for generously sponsoring the awards, and to all who contributed to the event including Cliffy Wilson and Elana Bailey Photography.

31/10/2025

Today our staff came together to celebrate with a morning tea and some interesting hats.

Happy World Teachers' Day!

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