Schools Learning on the spectrum 10 Dec 2020 When the pandemic forced schools across the state to close, and teachers and parents to embrace remote learning, that posed unique challenges for autistic students.
TAFE & Adult Provision Morrison neglects the most vulnerable 9 Dec 2020 It has been a devastating year for the disability sector, with the Morrison government shirking responsibility at every turn to protect our most vulnerable citizens.
TAFE & Adult Provision Hard times for disability workers 9 Dec 2020 A steady erosion of rights for workers in the disability sector has worrying ramifications for educators and for their clients.
TAFE & Adult Provision Legal news: A busy end to a disrupted year 9 Dec 2020 It has been a busy time for the AEU’s industrial workgroup, which has favourably settled claims for members in all
TAFE & Adult Provision More vulnerable than ever 10 Sep 2020 COVID-19 has highlighted the insecurity of the disability workforce. Since March, many members have been stood down without pay or
TAFE & Adult Provision Challenging times for disability 15 Jun 2020 Disability workers have adapted quickly to support their clients during an extremely challenging time for the sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision Morrison gives new powers to employers 27 May 2020 Morrison’s new regulations mean agreements can be fast-tracked with little scrutiny.
TAFE & Adult Provision Update on Mambourin hearings 27 May 2020 Moving to the SCHADS award would mean losing hard-won conditions for staff at Mambourin disability service.
TAFE & Adult Provision Disability and employment 27 May 2020 The latest issues paper published by the Royal Commission looks at the experiences of people with disability in employment.
TAFE & Adult Provision Difficult times in disability 27 May 2020 These are challenging times in disability, with workers being stood down and struggling to access JobSeeker and JobKeeper.
TAFE & Adult Provision Morrison slashes JobKeeper support for disability workers 27 May 2020 The federal Morrison government has denied JobKeeper payments to countless furloughed disability workers by reclassifying NDIS contributions.
TAFE & Adult Provision What does it mean to be ‘stood down’? 27 May 2020 Employers have new rights to stand down employers due to the impact of COVID-19, but the union-won JobKeeper scheme has provided a vital safety net for many employees.
TAFE & Adult Provision Disability MEA is launched at last 18 Mar 2020 A ground-breaking Disability Multi Employer Agreement (MEA) has been officially approved at a Fair Work Commission hearing.
TAFE & Adult Provision Occupational violence in focus 16 Dec 2019 New resources are available to help ensure all disability members stay safe at work.
TAFE & Adult Provision AEU members protect agreement from Mambourin 16 Dec 2019 The collective action of union members has blocked moves by one disability service to terminate the negotiated agreement and reduce the rights of its staff.
TAFE & Adult Provision Disrespecting your work and our agreement 15 Dec 2019 It would be easy to think that after a decade of turmoil and change in TAFE, nothing could surprise us. However, the last few weeks has proven us wrong.
TAFE & Adult Provision Disability members defend their rights 2 Dec 2019 The collective action of AEU members has blocked moves by disability service Mambourin to terminate the agreement and reduce the rights of staff.
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 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.
Schools DIY mentorships in disability and early childhood education 3 Jan 2019 Mentorships don’t have to be formal or even particularly structured. The AEU meets members creating their own versions of skills exchange on the job.