For everyone The laws of attraction (and retention) 19 Jul 2024 The AEU is making full use of new laws – the result of long-running union campaigns for greater job security – to improve the working lives of members.
Early Childhood Adventures in early childhood 16 Jul 2024 When the Victorian government offered returning and relocating incentives for early childhood teachers, Kate Daymon jumped at the chance. She talks to LOUISE SWINN.
Schools The science of play: introducing STEM in early childhood settings 16 Jul 2024 A five-year study has found that introducing young children to STEM concepts through imaginative play has manifold benefits, both educational and social.
For everyone Introducing the AEU: taking part in workplace inductions 21 Apr 2024 AEU staff visited workplaces throughout February to talk to members and welcome lots of new ones entering the profession.
For everyone The motherhood penalty: the case for accessible early childhood education and care 21 Apr 2024 In Australia, a woman’s loss of earnings after having children is greater than almost any other nation. The solution? More accessible early childhood education and care, writes The Parenthood CEO GEORGIE DENT.
Early Childhood Valuing members’ expertise in early childhood 20 Apr 2024 All parties agree that new EC agreements need to be finalised in a timely manner, with appropriate funding from the federal government to subsidise wage increases.
Early Childhood Making our benchmark agreements even better 8 Feb 2024 The only way to address the workload crisis and to improve pay and conditions for teachers and educators is through bargaining and campaigns for better agreements.
Early Childhood A step closer to wage justice for members in early childhood 5 Dec 2023 For the first time, multi-employer bargaining offers an opportunity to set a new benchmark standard for teachers employed in long day care.
Early Childhood Improving early childhood pay and conditions 3 Oct 2023 In Term 3, we commenced the log of claims process for the next early childhood benchmark agreements, the VECTEA and EEEA.
Early Childhood Making best even better 23 Aug 2023 The Best Start, Best Life reforms will be stronger thanks to considerable member feedback during the consultation phase.
Early Childhood Bargaining to win 23 Aug 2023 This time of year is a busy one for negotiations, as we continue to bargain across the sector using our benchmark agreements to set the standard.
Early Childhood Lifting wages through MEAs in long day care 31 Jul 2023 Multi-employer bargaining offers an opportunity to set a new benchmark standard for teachers who are employed in long day care services.
Early Childhood The space to try things out 31 Jul 2023 At Brenbeal Children’s Centre, the ‘risky play’ space means that children can explore their physical world with unabashed freedom. Kindergarten teacher Linda Churchyard talks about the benefits for children’s development.