Teachers Registration Board of South Australia

31/03/2026

Fact-checking information and evaluating sources can be difficult, especially for young people.

In this episode of Crash Course Scientific Thinking, Hank Green takes a closer look at news headlines and the stories behind them. He explains why organisations sometimes pick the most extreme number in a study to get attention, and how that one number travels from a lab to a report to a news headline to another news headline, changing a little bit every time.

"These days, trying to piece together what to believe can feel impossible," science communicator and Crash Course co-creator Hank Green observes. "But we

24/03/2026

Activity: Bias illustrated

Check out ABC Education for some great ideas to challenge students writing skills.

Each of the comic strips feature a news story that has been written in a particular way. The task for students is to show that by changing the language used in the report they can change the way that a story is perceived.

Visit the website for detailed resources you can use.

Challenge your writing skills by re-interpreting what you see in this comic strip based activity.

20/03/2026

HARMONY WEEK 2026

Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging.

The message of Harmony Week is EVERYONE BELONGS.

Did you know?

*More than half (51.5 per cent) of Australian residents were born overseas or have at least one parent who was.

*Nearly every single country from around the world was represented in Australia's population in
2020.

*Apart from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Cantonese and Punjabi.

*We identify with over 300 ancestries

19/03/2026

National Close the Gap Day is a good time to check in on where Australia is tracking against the 19 national targets.

As teachers, we can’t solve everything, but we can shape what happens in our classrooms.

Embedding First Nations perspectives doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. It can start with small, consistent changes across literacy, maths, inquiry and wellbeing.

Wingaru gives you ready to use lessons and resources that make this practical and achievable in early learning and primary settings.

If you’d like to understand the targets and the National Agreement more clearly, the official information is available at http://closingthegap.gov.au.

19/03/2026

Sometimes when the world feels noisy, focusing on kindness in our own lives can help quieten the outside voices.

Check out the Random Acts of Kindness website for practical kindness resources for school, home and the workplace.

🔗 https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/

Thank you for visiting.

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.