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Stories, news and information for everyone interested in public education.

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My Favourite Things: Amazing women you’ve never heard of!

Throughout history, there have been countless women who have blazed trails, but nonetheless fallen under the radar. Here are just a few whose stories are worth much more than a side-note.

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Legal news: Full steam ahead in every sector

From the start of 2024, the industrial team has been heavily engaged in bargaining for improved conditions in TAFE, disability, and early childhood.

Schools

Doing my bit: reflecting on 46 years as a union member

Across four and a half decades working in schools, DAVID ADAMSON has seen some things change and some remain the same in fighting for public education.

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Stories of sisterhood

Hiding in one of Australia’s most infamous legends is the story of one ‘extraordinary ordinary’ girl, writes children’s author EMILY GALE.

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Film review: Housekeeping for Beginners

Melbourne-based filmmaker Goran Stolevski’s third feature Housekeeping for Beginners is radiant stuff, writes STEPHEN A RUSSELL.

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Understanding your rights and responsibilities when taking personal leave

Do members need to provide a medical certificate to take personal leave? Well, it depends.

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An edible education

There’s only one thing that makes A.J. BETTS wish she was back at school – and that’s the advent of the edible garden.

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Finding ‘lost’ money

Federal and state governments are currently holding billions of dollars of ‘lost’ money waiting to be collected by the rightful owner.

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Recipe: Poké bowl

Poké (pronounced similar to ‘POH-KEH’) means ‘to cut or slice’ in Hawaiian. The poké bowl is a Hawaiian staple that is nutrient-rich and super colourful!

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TV review: Girls State

Girls State continues the conversation started with Boys State, finding further cause for hope and concern as a new generation of American students prepares for public service, writes STEPHEN A RUSSELL.

Schools

Considering a career as a teacher?

With teachers in big demand right now throughout Victoria and around the world, teaching is a secure and rewarding career choice. Learn about average teacher salary and the benefits of being a teacher here.

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Q&A: your Term 1 questions answered

Our answers to the most common questions reaching our Member Support team in Term 1, 2024.

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From your president: Ready for action

No matter what sector you work in, 2024 is going to be another big year for the AEU, and we look forward to working with you to achieve further important wins for members.

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Building a union school

For the sub-branch at Brunswick North Primary, a strong union culture means a happier school for everyone – staff and students alike.

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TAFE teachers join forces for a better deal

With TAFE teachers across the state enduring higher workloads and lower resources, we are gearing up for a year of action in the TAFE sector.

Schools

The Living Classroom

This year, one teacher has led students from Warrnambool College and Grasmere Primary School in a collaborative, hands-on project called The Living Classroom – and the results are nothing short of spectacular.

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Reengaging the disengaged

Three different schools taking three different approaches to making their schools safe and welcoming places for students who’ve become disengaged from learning.

Schools

Make no mistake: school funding is biased against public schools

Even the government’s own data shows its funding model favours the private system, while public schools are being systematically defrauded of their rightful resources, writes Save our Schools convenor TREVOR COBBOLD.

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The Lowdown: The Voice – try and understand it

Every pundit has a pet theory on why Australians voted ‘no’ to the Voice, but one statistic stands out – the highly educated were most likely to vote ‘yes’. MYKE BARTLETT looks at what that means for our education system, and for our democracy.

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This wise angel

On top of her job as a TAFE teacher, AEU rep Sahar Ghaly is also the founder and CEO of the Wise Angel Foundation. She tells LOUISE SWINN what drives her.