For everyone Providing protection during the pandemic 10 Jun 2020 The AEU’s industrial team have been dealing with a number of coronavirus-related matters in Term 2, including stand-down disputes in the early childhood and disability sectors.
Schools Building a new school community from the ground up 26 May 2019 One Werribee primary school has opened its doors to Indian dance classes, Iranian mothers groups and English conversation sessions, to build a community.
TAFE & Adult Provision Green thumbs and big smiles: disability education in the garden 26 May 2019 Working with clients on re-vegetation and recycling projects, disability educator and horticulturalist CRAIG BENNETTS has combined his passions.
Schools Deaf mettle: the school choir that signs 26 May 2019 Furlong Park School for Deaf Children students are smashing down barriers, tearing up bike tracks, playing soccer matches and performing at the Arts Centre.
Schools Making Professional Practice Days work for your school 26 May 2019 Workload continues to be a pressing issue for most teachers. That’s why the AEU negotiated for one paid professional practice day (PPD) per term.
Schools Victoria’s breakfast clubs: Giving kids access to healthy meals 26 May 2019 A new program in Victorian schools is changing lives by making sure hungry students have the fuel they need to make the most of the school day.
Schools The right sort of teacher 21 May 2019 Teacher NED MANNING argues that forcing teachers into a one-size-fits-all model prevents them from doing their best work.
For everyone The law & you: Know your limits 20 May 2019 Knowing what’s in your agreement is the best way to take control of your workload.
Schools The virtues of teaching philosophy at school 17 May 2019 Philosophy can sometimes be dismissed as an inessential subject, but Victorian schools are finding it has a crucial impact on students and their community.
TAFE & Adult Provision All Sunshine: building social cohesion at TAFE 12 May 2019 A program at Victoria Polytechnic – aka Sunshine TAFE – in Melbourne’s inner-west is building social cohesion.
Schools The perfect Finnish: Pasi Sahlberg interviewed 12 May 2019 Having revolutionised school education in Finland, Pasi Sahlberg has come to Australia to help us change the conversation around equity, primary education and trust in teachers.
Early Childhood What is it about Finland? 11 May 2019 We often hear about the high achievements of students in Finland. Teacher Sascha Steinbeck shares the insights she gained after spending some time observing the world-leading system.
Schools 2040: documentary puts a positive spin on climate change 11 May 2019 A new documentary argues that education and collective action offer our best chance of tackling climate change.
Schools Building a new school for a new community 2 May 2019 Principal Jackie Daniali had big dreams for her new Point Cook school, engaging families in her inclusive vision even before the first brick was laid.
Schools Postcard from Arnhem Land 2 May 2019 Preschool and primary teacher LOUISE COOKE has built a career working to change lives in some of Australia’s most remote Indigenous communities.
For everyone Should I stay or should I go? 1 May 2019 A.J. BETTS: When you’re always running to a strict timetable, switching off for the holidays can feel like hard work.