TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE wins set a precedent 5 Dec 2022 A new commitment from Labor and a successful agreement at Swinburne help pave the way for a stronger TAFE sector.
Schools Reconnecting, one step at a time 5 Dec 2022 Career-long union member Paul Newson comes from a family that passionately believes in the power of public education.
For everyone Making change together 21 Sep 2022 AEU Victoria’s inaugural First Nations Project Officers Shannon Bourke and Alinta Williams are calling on all union members to be active allies in carrying the cultural load.
Schools The price of pride 20 Sep 2022 Everyone deserves respect at school but, for LGBTQIA+ teachers, coming out can still feel fraught with danger.
For everyone Drawn together: a graphic novel celebrating union solidarity 20 Sep 2022 Political activist and cartoonist Sam Wallman is using his gift to pay a little back to the movement that has supported him.
For everyone Film review: Embrace Kids (Transmission Films) 20 Sep 2022 Embrace Kids is an energetic mix of animation, live action, interviews and music to help children develop a positive relationship with their bodies.
For everyone Film review: Of An Age (Head Gear Films) 20 Sep 2022 Emerging filmmaker Goran Stolevski’s riotously funny and heart-achingly tender second feature is a love letter to Melbourne and an instant classic.
For everyone Lifting spirits 20 Sep 2022 Proud AEU member Lee-Ann Derrick draws strength from her passion for powerlifting and uses that to help build up her students and colleagues.
For everyone TV review: Heartstopper (Netflix) 7 Jul 2022 If you need a feel-good queer palette cleanser for the soul, look no further than truly gorgeous Netflix hit Heartstopper.
For everyone Movie review: Ablaze (Umbrella Entertainment) 7 Jul 2022 A heart-soaring doco writes William ‘Bill’ Onus’s mighty contribution to Country back into the record.
For everyone News in brief: Term 2, 2022 7 Jul 2022 A summary of topline education news in Term 2, 2022.
Schools Credit where credit’s due: time to nominate for the Rep Awards 6 Jul 2022 The AEU’s rep awards recognise the vital work of those who step up on behalf of their colleagues.
Schools Building local campaign hub strength bit by bit 6 Jul 2022 Ballarat-based member Fiona Finnegan may be an award winner, but that’s not her focus. She’s all about making sure that her local campaign hub helps support schools in a time of upheaval.
TAFE & Adult Provision Enshrining the right to dignity in the disability sector 5 Jul 2022 Mambourin employee Jess Pinter says working in the disability support sector requires compassion, a calm temperament and a keen interest in a broad range of topics.
For everyone Farewell to a true leader 5 Apr 2022 Union stalwart Susan Hopgood has left an indelible mark on the shape of public education in this country and abroad.
TAFE & Adult Provision Building a compassionate future with TAFE 5 Apr 2022 Despite the federal Morrison government’s best attempts to dismantle Australia’s public TAFE system, three devotees tell us why TAFE is essential to shaping a strong and healthy Australia.
Placing students at the centre 4 Apr 2022 Student leaders from every year level participate in the decisions driving her school’s culture, ZOE ALEXIADES tells STEPHEN A RUSSELL.
Schools Schools stand tall on the shoulders of education support staff 4 Apr 2022 Since the 1990s, education support staff have moved from the margins to the heart of the AEU. Meet some of the key figures in the march for better recognition for our valuable ES members.
For everyone Film review: Here Out West (Mind Blowing Films) 16 Feb 2022 Emotionally glowing anthology film ‘Here Out West’ addresses injustice and under-representation for those living in Sydney’s western suburbs at its very roots.
For everyone Film review: Sun Children (Korshid) (SBS on Demand) 15 Dec 2021 Celebrated Iranian director Majid Majidi’s latest in a series of films exploring the fate of children on the margins is one of his most affecting yet.