For everyone Essential link in the chain of history: meet activist Alva Geikie 16 Jul 2024 Alva Geikie is among the few remaining feminist activists who built the women’s liberation movement in Victoria, helping to pave the way for equal pay.
For everyone Women’s matters: zero tolerance to gendered violence 16 Jul 2024 How many minutes of silence is enough to stop gendered violence in our workplaces?
For everyone Why gendered violence is union business 15 Jul 2024 With a new study showing the extent of gendered violence in our schools, we need to work together to make every workplace safe for everyone.
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.
For everyone Stories of sisterhood 18 Apr 2024 Hiding in one of Australia’s most infamous legends is the story of one ‘extraordinary ordinary’ girl, writes children’s author EMILY GALE.
Schools Women just wanna have fundamental rights 3 Dec 2023 During her 50 years in schools, Robyn Young has seen a huge amount of change, particularly for women. She tells us about her passion for lifelong learning.
For everyone Setting the agenda 3 Oct 2023 We are focused on supporting and empowering members so that, together, we can advocate for changes that benefit us all.
Schools Stepping up 2 Oct 2023 AEU members Kathy Sharp and Melissa Mavrids went on a journey of transformation as participants in this year’s Anna Stewart Memorial Project.
For everyone Women’s focus: Get up, stand up 2 Oct 2023 With year one of our Gender Equality Action Plans underway and plans for year two in development, we are already seeing real changes in organisational culture.
For everyone A healthier masculinity 31 Jul 2023 How can schools successfully navigate the tricky territory of misogyny, transform conversations on crucial topics such as consent and respectful relationships, and provide a blueprint for healthier versions of masculinity?
For everyone Prouder than ever: union members march at Midsumma 4 Apr 2023 The union contingent was bigger than ever at this year’s Midsumma Pride march in February.
For everyone Trading places: young women are taking up the tools 4 Apr 2023 EDWINA PRESTON: The trades are not only, increasingly, a great option for girls and young women, they’ve got more cred than ever.
For everyone Out and proud: making school a more welcoming place for LGBTI students 3 Apr 2023 Teacher Paula Connolly was determined to give LGBTQIA+ students a say in how the curriculum spoke about (or ignored) them.
For everyone Lifting spirits 20 Sep 2022 Proud AEU member Lee-Ann Derrick draws strength from her passion for powerlifting and uses that to help build up her students and colleagues.
For everyone Making some noise 20 Sep 2022 During May, DIANA BLYTON and CHARLOTTE GILLESPIE completed the two-week Anna Stewart Memorial Project, exploring women’s important contributions to the union movement.
For everyone The Law & You: Solving the gender pay gap 20 Sep 2022 Women should not be paid less than men, it is that simple – and yet, the gender pay gap remains a complex area for legislators.
For everyone Taking a gander at gender 14 Dec 2021 As awareness around gender issues grows, young people are leading the pack when it comes to respecting diversity and equality, and schools have a role to play in that.
Schools Drawing attention 13 Dec 2021 Casual relief teacher Jessica Walton has written the graphic novel she wanted to read as a queer, disabled teen, and hopes others see themselves in it too.
For everyone A life-changing diagnosis 13 Dec 2021 When Clem Bastow was diagnosed with autism at age 36, it brought on a re‑evaluation of many elements from her past and gave her a clearer vision of her world.
For everyone Join the revolution: AEU Women’s Conference 2021 15 Sep 2021 The 2021 AEU Women’s Conference features guest speaker Grace Tame and will be held on 13 November.