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 Putting gendered violence in schools on the agenda 16 Jul 2024 A new study by DR STEPHANIE WESCOTT and PROFESSOR STEVEN ROBERTS has found that misogyny and sexual harassment are rife in schools. They are calling for zero tolerance across the system.
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 Forty years of Anna 15 Jul 2024 The Anna Stewart Memorial Project has been running for 40 years. Some ASMP alumni tell us how the program transformed their working lives.
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 My Favourite Things: Amazing women you’ve never heard of! 18 Apr 2024 Throughout history, there have been countless women who have blazed trails, but nonetheless fallen under the radar. Here are just a few whose stories are worth much more than a side-note.
For everyone Keeping women in the profession 8 Feb 2024 AEU members attending the Federal Women’s Conference in Canberra focused on two clear areas where funding could help women in schools manage their workloads.
For everyone Shaking it up 8 Feb 2024 already be fearing that this year is set to be just as stressful as the last one? Determined AEU women have started 2024 already fighting for workplace conditions to improve your health and wellbeing.
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: Why are we still defending women-only spaces? 29 Jul 2023 As the 2023 AEU Women’s Conference approaches on 19 August, we are hearing the annual cry of “what about men?” reverberating throughout some education workplaces.
For everyone Standing with Zelda 26 Jul 2023 Feminist activist and equality campaigner Zelda D’Aprano is being remembered and celebrated with a bronze statue at the Victorian Trades Hall.
For everyone A Question of Age, Jacinta Parsons – ABC Books 1 Apr 2023 Broadcaster Jacinta Parsons writes about ageing in a woman’s body as someone in her midlife, reflecting on youth and looking down the barrel of menopause.
For everyone Roe vs Wade: what does it mean for Australia? 20 Sep 2022 With some right-wing politicians and ‘pro-life’ lobbyists bolstered by America’s new abortion laws, the fight to protect abortion rights in Australia is ongoing.
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 A union of one’s own 20 Sep 2022 Musician, writer, teacher and AEU organiser Edwina Preston is passionate about the links between art, feminism and union power.
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 Towards gender equality 5 Jul 2021 We must make sure the federal government hears women’s voices in the campaign for adequate school funding.