Schools PISA insights show urgent need for better schools funding 15 Jul 2024 The latest PISA data clearly shows why genuine needs-based funding for schools is required urgently.
For everyone Federal Budget an important step towards what’s possible 10 May 2023 Full funding for public schools in Central Australia is a small but vital step towards the federal Labor government’s promise to reach full funding for every school across the nation. Until that happens, the underfunding of our public schools remains “a national shame”.
Schools Show some respect: government must act on workforce shortages 5 Apr 2023 As schools struggle to manage significant workload shortages, the union is urging governments to take up its plan to attract, retain and respect our education workforce.
For everyone Free TAFE – what it means for you and your students 2 Apr 2023 The federal boost to fee-free TAFE places is welcome, but Victorian TAFEs are still not funded to meet the increased demand.
Schools Driving more improvements 19 Mar 2023 As we enter 2023 amid significant challenges due to shortages and underfunding, union members can drive the change we need in our schools, and in our parliament.
For everyone Still voting for an Education State 7 Dec 2022 AEU members helped shape the debate on education, taking part in grassroots action and building momentum for positive change as part of our state election campaign.
For everyone From your president: Urgent action required 20 Sep 2022 The Victorian government must address the staff shortage crisis hurting our education sector, and make bold moves towards building a sustainable and supported public education workforce.
For everyone Staffing the Education State 20 Sep 2022 With a state election on the horizon, the AEU has launched its Ten-Year Plan, with recommendations for government on workforce planning for Victoria’s public schools, TAFEs and kindergartens.
Schools Time for bold moves 13 Sep 2022 The Victorian government needs to urgently address the causes of current staff shortages and develop a bold plan to build a sustainable education workforce, now and into the future.
For everyone State budget invests in schools and kinder, but misses the mark with TAFE 3 May 2022 The Australian Education Union has welcomed new investment in public schools and preschools announced by the Victorian government today, but is disappointed with the failure to adequately address TAFE funding.