Schools The road to a new schools agreement: our VGSA explainer 26 Mar 2021 With negotiations for a new Schools Agreement underway, here’s a snapshot of the process that gets us from A to B when advocating for better pay and conditions for members.
For everyone The Term 3 issue of AEU News is ready for you! 18 Sep 2020 Our latest issue is packed with stories of educators who have found different ways to support each other through this extraordinary year and build a crucial sense of community.
For everyone Book review: The Details 11 Sep 2020 We review The Details: On Love, Death and Reading by writer and teacher Tegan Bennett Daylight.
Schools VGSA: building better working lives 15 Jun 2020 The volume of submissions to the log of claims process for the next Schools Agreement shows AEU members remain as engaged as ever.
For everyone Book review: Weather by Jenny Offill 3 Jun 2020 Written amid the charged atmosphere of Trump’s election, Weather is a dark and witty book for our times.
For everyone TV review: Normal People 29 May 2020 Thanks to the faultless casting of its two leads, this adaptation of Sally Rooney’s much-lauded novel about first love may truly break your heart.
TAFE & Adult Provision BKI hearing on hold due to COVID-19 27 May 2020 The AEU’s case against the conduct of Kangan Batman Institute has been postponed due to the coronavirus.
TAFE & Adult Provision A tricky situation 27 May 2020 Complying with government recommendations about working from home has been tricky for some TAFEs.
TAFE & Adult Provision Non-union agreement erodes conditions 27 May 2020 Despite AEU concerns, Fair Work has approved a non-union agreement for RMIT Training that erodes conditions for members.
Schools Before and after 31 Mar 2020 Re-educating the school community about all they do in outside of school hours care led to a range review for staff at Brunswick North West OSHC – and benefits for the whole school.
For everyone Running on adrenaline: managing bushfire recovery in schools 25 Mar 2020 For many principals in bushfire-affected regions, managing the fallout and response has become almost a full-time job in itself.
TAFE & Adult Provision Failing the future 18 Mar 2020 A new report shows a lack of government funding is making it difficult for TAFE institutes to maintain course standards for students and meet the growing demand for skilled workers.
TAFE & Adult Provision A change for the better 16 Dec 2019 By the end of last year, floristry teacher Sarah Scalzo had been a sessional at Box Hill Institute of TAFE
TAFE & Adult Provision Rogue TAFEs disrespect agreement 2 Dec 2019 Amid intense pressure from the AEU and its members, Victorian TAFEs have backed down from their attempt to change the agreement and increase teacher workloads.
TAFE & Adult Provision Morrison cuts hurt TAFE funding 2 Dec 2019 While Victoria is experiencing a boom in TAFE enrolments thanks to the Free TAFE program, the national picture is increasingly grim.
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.
Schools Disrupting the narrative: one school’s approach to student wellbeing 3 Aug 2019 An inner Melbourne school servicing children from the local public housing estate has prioritised mental health and positive relationships as the necessary basis for learning.