For everyone AEU’s summer reading guide 27 Nov 2019 With the festive season on our doorstep, here’s our guide to good reading for the relaxing days ahead. Enter our comp to win a prize pack of these new-release books!
For everyone Not-so-secret Santas 25 Nov 2019 A.J. BETTS: Giving and getting Christmas presents can be embarrassing for teachers and students alike.
For everyone 7 top tips to achieve wellbeing in the classroom 21 Oct 2019 Over 60% of Australian teachers suffer from anxiety and one in five are depressed. 7 top tips to achieving wellbeing in the classroom.
For everyone 7 top tips to take care of your voice 14 Oct 2019 Your voice is one of your most valuable assets as a teacher. That means it’s vitally important you do everything you can to look after it.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE modes of employment 26 Sep 2019 While the standard mode of employment should be ongoing, when is it appropriate for TAFEs to use fixed term or casual employment?
TAFE & Adult Provision Consultation: if you’re not at the table, you’re probably on the menu 26 Sep 2019 Proper industrial consultation is a defined set of rights in the TAFE agreement, which gives the union standing and its members power in the workplace.
TAFE & Adult Provision Have you been converted? 26 Sep 2019 The new agreement delivers secure employment for members – the best way of building a quality TAFE system.
TAFE & Adult Provision BKI dispute update 26 Sep 2019 AEU representatives at Bendigo Kangan Institute are working to resolve significant problems caused by the actions of BKI management in regard to provisions in the TAFE agreement.
TAFE & Adult Provision AMES negotiations continue 26 Sep 2019 Negotiations at AMES continue, with the employer being granted the ability to roll over the current agreement with a 2.5% pay increase.
TAFE & Adult Provision What happens when employers walk away from industrial standards 26 Sep 2019 Employers who choose to cancel existing agreements instead of signing up to the MEA are depriving their workers of industry standard conditions.
TAFE & Adult Provision Making TAFE the centre of vocational education 26 Sep 2019 The federal Morrison government continues to neglect TAFE, but the Victorian Andrews government shows genuine commitment.
TAFE & Adult Provision Vote ‘yes’ to the new MEA 26 Sep 2019 The new agreement has seen more than 550 teachers converted to ongoing employment and more than 200 converted from casual to fixed term contracts.
For everyone Film review: Dark Crystal – The Age of Resistance 25 Sep 2019 ★★★★ Announced by Lisa Henson as the “biggest puppet production ever mounted”, the scale of this sumptuous prequel series is staggering.
For everyone Book review: Out of Our Minds 24 Sep 2019 ★★★★ While there are plenty of books picking apart how the brain – or the mind – works, there are few looking at how the ways we use our brains have changed over time.
Early Childhood Film review: The Australian Dream 24 Sep 2019 ★★★★ Directed by sports documentary-maker Daniel Gordon and written by news anchor Stan Grant, this film about Indigenous AFL play Adam Goodes is a powerful rallying cry for a fairer Australia.
TAFE & Adult Provision A tribute to Maggie Power 26 Aug 2019 The AEU lost one of its most active and passionate members with the passing of Maggie Power on 17 June this year.
TAFE & Adult Provision How TAFE and the ASRC are helping people seeking asylum 23 Aug 2019 Having been part of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre since its inception, TAFE is now helping people seeking asylum find a place in our community.
For everyone A uniform approach 20 Aug 2019 A.J. BETTS: How to create your teacher wardrobe, maintaining authority and fending off unwanted attention.
For everyone The strangest reasons sometimes lead to dismissals 20 Aug 2019 Two members have been reinstated after being dismissed for reasons that truly beggar belief.
For everyone Your guide to death taxes and superannuation 9 Aug 2019 You need to be aware of the likely tax implications if you die leaving a superannuation lump sum, and how to eliminate or reduce the tax.