For everyone No strings attached 4 Jul 2021 The marriage of creative industry workers with schools has produced incredible creativity and more than a few unexpected bonuses.
For everyone The whole story 4 Jul 2021 A more accurate record of First Nations peoples’ experience of colonial invasion in the curriculum is a chance to move on from the culture wars and give all students an opportunity to learn about the unique diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultures.
For everyone Friends for life 4 Jul 2021 Retired teacher Phil Corser’s background in Media, History and English makes him perfectly suited to advocating for the importance of our ABC.
For everyone Back for good 4 Jul 2021 When teacher Terry Allen joined Mansfield Primary School, the sub-branch had fallen silent. Now it speaks loud and proud thanks to Terry and her colleague Stacey Currie.
For everyone Let’s get physical 4 Jul 2021 North Melbourne Football Club captain Emma Kearney finds the perfect balance between a sporting life and a calling to education.
For everyone Helping hands, across the battle lines 4 Jul 2021 Through Education International and the AEU’s International Trust Fund, the union is doing what it can to help support teachers and children affected by the latest Israel-Gaza conflict.
For everyone First, we listen 4 Jul 2021 Writer and Yorta Yorta man DANIEL JAMES reports on the AEU’s inaugural First Nations Forum – an opportunity for union leadership to hear directly from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members and start building a shared agenda.
For everyone News in brief: Term 2, 2021 4 Jul 2021 Our round-up of the latest news in education for Term 2, 2021.
TAFE & Adult Provision BKI dispute continues 4 Jul 2021 The AEU is appealing Fair Work’s decision on the definition of teaching and assessment at Bendigo Kangan Institute.
Schools It’s about time! School staff take action 4 Jul 2021 In the VGSA Week of Action, thousands of members in schools sent a clear message to the Victorian government that they want an enterprise agreement that delivers a solution to unmanageable workloads.
For everyone Upholding your hard-won rights 4 Jul 2021 Lockdown and remote learning has had a significant impact on workplaces and staff, resulting in a busy term for the legal team.
For everyone Student aggression leads to injury 4 Jul 2021 Redlich’s recently successfully settled a claim for damages for pain and suffering for a 57-year-old leading teacher who was bullied at work.
For everyone From your branch secretary: A sea of red in week of action 4 Jul 2021 Members showed their collective power, sending a powerful message to government and community, in a week of action highlighting the impact of excessive workloads.
TAFE & Adult Provision Mighty members at Mambourin 4 Jul 2021 After a two-year process, the AEU is hopeful that negotiations at disability service provider Mambourin are close to the finish line.
Schools Another one joins the conga line 4 Jul 2021 The federal education minister can carry on all he likes about the end of the funding wars, but his government’s actions are having the opposite effect – entrenching division and inequality.
Early Childhood New agreements underway 4 Jul 2021 More than 6,000 early childhood employees covered by the VECTEA will benefit from significant pay increases and workload relief.
For everyone Federal budget fails public education yet again 4 Jul 2021 When it comes to supporting public education, the Morrison government’s track record is woeful. The latest federal budget did little to change that, despite a major win for preschools.
For everyone From your president: Determination amid disruption 4 Jul 2021 AEU members have again demonstrated their professionalism and dedication in yet another disrupted term for public education settings.
Schools Agencies undercut CRT wages 1 Jul 2021 To ensure all teachers are paid union rates, schools should consider bypassing agencies and employing CRTs directly.
TAFE & Adult Provision Register to raise standards 30 Jun 2021 The new Disability Worker Regulation Scheme will not only improve safety in the sector, but also raise the status of the profession, allowing disability workers to demonstrate the quality of their services.