Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria

Early Childhood

Reflections on why two years of kinder matters

As we move towards 15 hours a week of kindergarten for three-year-olds across Victoria, one member reflects on her experience of the difference two years of preschool makes for children and the community.

For everyone

A matter of conscience: the 1971 strike that changed teaching in Victoria

Fifty years on, two of the activists involved in the 1971 ‘control of entry’ campaign at Maribyrnong High still have the passion in their voices.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Independent assessments for NDIS scrapped due to backlash

The federal government has been forced to abandon plans to implement independent assessment reforms for the NDIS following severe backlash from unions, community groups and other disability advocates.

In-depth

For everyone

Elitism and education: Bri Lee on inequality in Australia’s education system

In her latest book, critically acclaimed author Bri Lee takes a close look at Australia’s education system and finds that far from encouraging equality, current arrangements are deepening social divisions.

For everyone

Decolonising your classroom: five ways forward

Five top tips for undoing colonial structures in the classroom, fostering the engagement of First Nations students, and giving all children a chance to learn from the world’s oldest continuing cultures.

Schools

Gender: men and the primary problem

When we look at busting outdated gender stereotypes, we quite rightly tend to focus on empowering women. But stereotypes can be just as restrictive for men, particularly for those working in a female-dominated field.

For everyone

Staying up in lockdown: Students and mental health

The mental health of students is a priority for school staff as we continue to wade through endless lockdowns. Thankfully, there are many places providing valuable advice and support.

The Australian Education Union is you, your colleagues and thousands of other people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to enjoy the support and advice we offer our members.

News

More News

Opinion

More Opinion

For everyone

Playing Favourites

Years of observation have led A.J. BETTS to deduce there are several ways of increasing your chances of garnering the ‘F-word’ from students.

For everyone

TV review: 1971 – The Year That Music Changed Everything (Apple TV)

A new docu-series delves into a year when political events were providing fertile ground for artists and activists determined to reshape society.

For everyone

FUNdamentals

TRAVIS MCKENZIE: Teaching can be fun again when school leaders reduce the meaningless meetings, boring bureaucracy and prescriptive pedagogy that get in the way of sharing a love of learning.

For everyone

Reckoning with truth

LUCY TRELOAR: Choosing to be aware of the current direction, instead of your immediate instincts, is crucial to making choices that are not only socially just, but also beneficial to all of us.

Member Advice

More Member Advice

Schools

Campaigning for ES recognition

The AEU has been working with our education support staff members to foster wider understanding of ES entitlements and lobby for better conditions at work.

Schools

Forging connections: supporting pre-service teachers

We encourage all pre-service teachers to join the AEU and our Student Activist Network as a great way to forge those personal and professional connections many have been missing during lockdown.

Schools

Ensuring principal class safety

The recent meeting of the AEU Federal Executive resolved to investigate ways to address ‘principal health and safety’ issues, particularly regarding mental health and psychological safety.

For everyone

Join the revolution: AEU Women’s Conference 2021

The 2021 AEU Women’s Conference features guest speaker Grace Tame and will be held on 13 November.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

Early Childhood

Reflections on why two years of kinder matters

For everyone

A matter of conscience: the 1971 strike that changed teaching in Victoria

TAFE & Adult Provision

Independent assessments for NDIS scrapped due to backlash

For everyone

Elitism and education: Bri Lee on inequality in Australia’s education system

For everyone

Decolonising your classroom: five ways forward

Schools

Gender: men and the primary problem

For everyone

Staying up in lockdown: Students and mental health

The Australian Education Union is you, your colleagues and thousands of other people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to enjoy the support and advice we offer our members.

For everyone

Ventilating our schools

Early Childhood

Pushing back against Morrison’s punitive agenda for preschool

Schools

CRTs making their voices heard

Early Childhood

Reflections on why two years of kinder matters

For everyone

Playing Favourites

For everyone

TV review: 1971 – The Year That Music Changed Everything (Apple TV)

For everyone

FUNdamentals

For everyone

Reckoning with truth

Schools

Campaigning for ES recognition

Schools

Forging connections: supporting pre-service teachers

Schools

Ensuring principal class safety

For everyone

Join the revolution: AEU Women’s Conference 2021

Every School Every Child

Preschool Funding Now!

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