Early Childhood Time to vote ‘yes’ for VECA and VEEA 23 Nov 2021 The AEU and ELAA have been meeting to formally bargain on the two mirror agreements, the Victorian Early Childhood Agreement
Early Childhood Reflections on why two years of kinder matters 23 Nov 2021 As we move towards 15 hours a week of kindergarten for three-year-olds across Victoria, one member reflects on her experience of the difference two years of preschool makes for children and the community.
Early Childhood Pushing back against Morrison’s punitive agenda for preschool 23 Nov 2021 We need the federal government to understand the importance of two years of preschool education and to stop fixating on punitive ‘reform’ programs.
Early Childhood VECTEA 2020 approved 15 Sep 2021 The new Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement provides the professional recognition that early childhood members so rightly deserve.
Early Childhood The push to secure two years of kinder ramps up 13 Sep 2021 Lockdowns will not distract us from holding the Morrison government to account for continuing to fail our youngest Australians, with the AEU leading the charge to secure funding for two years of preschool for every child.
Early Childhood Introducing Heidi 6 Sep 2021 After the departure of Lily Ames, we are delighted to welcome Heidi Ratje as our new Deputy Vice President of Early Childhood.
Early Childhood Preschool Funding Now… and into the future 6 Sep 2021 With four-year-old preschool secured, we now need to turn our attention to ensuring a full two years of preschool for all children.
Early Childhood Valuing two years of kinder: Reflections on the rollout of three-year-old preschool 6 Sep 2021 Having been involved in the early rollout of three-year-old kindergarten, one member has some sound advice.
Early Childhood VECTEA 2020 is underway! 6 Sep 2021 With the VECTEA and the EEEA now endorsed, we are turning our focus to implementation and building strong networks.
Schools On the path to industrial action 30 Aug 2021 The decision to pursue protected industrial action is never taken lightly, but it is a crucial next step in achieving the Schools Agreement our members need.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered 5 Jul 2021 Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 2, 2021.
For everyone Mind, heart and spirit 4 Jul 2021 Two foundational pillars – the Reggio Emilia philosophy and First Nations knowledge – have formed the basis of this Early Childhood Teacher of the Year’s joyful and deeply felt approach to teaching and learning.
Early Childhood New agreements underway 4 Jul 2021 More than 6,000 early childhood employees covered by the VECTEA will benefit from significant pay increases and workload relief.
Early Childhood Implementing your new agreements 4 Jul 2021 Following the ratification of two new benchmark agreements in the early childhood sector, the AEU will be running implementation training for members from Term 2.
Early Childhood Three-year-old kindergarten continues to expand 4 Jul 2021 An additional 2000 Victorian three-year-olds are now accessing two years of funded kindergarten, as the 15 hours of kinder program rolls out across more LGAs.
Early Childhood Union blocks Morrison’s attempt to trash worker rights 4 Jul 2021 The union movement has worked to block the worst elements of the Morrison government’s ‘Omnibus Bill’, which threatened the wages and conditions of AEU members.
Early Childhood Changes for educational leaders and nominated supervisors 4 Jul 2021 Educational leaders and nominated supervisors will now gain one hour per week per service to help address workload pressures.
Early Childhood Educating children about gender equality 4 Jul 2021 As early childhood workers, we are well-placed to challenge damaging gender stereotypes.
Early Childhood EEEA 2020 is go! 4 Jul 2021 Members have overwhelmingly endorsed the new Early Education Employees Agreement, which offers significant improvements to pay and conditions.
Early Childhood Share your views on the state government workforce strategy 22 Jun 2021 The minister for early childhood, Ingrid Stitt, has released a policy paper, and everybody in the sector is encouraged to contribute to it.