Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria

Schools

Be the change you want to see

First Nations teacher and advocate Tanna Draper Nagas is helping lead the way for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

For everyone

Taking a gander at gender

As awareness around gender issues grows, and the #MeToo movement does its work, young people are leading the pack when it comes to understanding and respecting diversity and equality, and schools have a role to play in that.

Early Childhood

Seen and heard: Teaching Auslan in preschools

Auslan signers are the unsung heroes of the COVID crisis, and one kindergarten is sharing the word.

In-depth

For everyone

The mental toll of teaching in a pandemic

Educators have been on the frontline throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and more needs to be done to protect their mental health and wellbeing.

Schools

Dear James, are you listening?

More than a thousand passionate education support members have written heartfelt letters to Education Minister James Merlino outlining the complexity and scope of their work as part of the Schools Agreement campaign.

For everyone

A life-changing diagnosis

When Clem Bastow was diagnosed with autism at age 36, it brought on a re‑evaluation of so many elements from her past and gave her a clearer vision of her world.

Schools

Drawing attention

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.

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

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Schools

VGSA: Stepping up the action

AEU members have resolved to escalate the industrial campaign for a new Schools Agreement if the Victorian government does not adequately address our log of claims, specifically the key issues of workloads and salaries.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Labour Day means extra pay

In an appropriate win for Labour Day, the AEU has secured significant backpay for sessional teachers not paid leave loading for working on the public holiday.

TAFE & Adult Provision

TAFE for ALL, All for TAFE

Federal Labor’s skills policy offers opportunities for students and a real choice for voters. While Tasmania is the latest Liberal government to pursue a privatisation agenda for vocational education.

Opinion

More Opinion

For everyone

TV review: Preppers (ABC TV)

Nakkiah Lui’s latest comedy show for the public broadcaster is perfectly timed for our increasingly possible end times.

For everyone

Our summer reading guide

More than ever, AEU members deserve a long and relaxing summer break accompanied by a stack of excellent books. Here are our recommendations and a chance to win a selection!

For everyone

Book review: Love and Virtue, Diana Reid (Ultimo)

Diana Reid’s debut is a campus novel very much of our times.

For everyone

Film review: Sun Children (Korshid) (SBS on Demand)

Celebrated Iranian director Majid Majidi’s latest in a series of films exploring the fate of children on the margins is one of his most affecting yet.

Member Advice

More Member Advice

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 4 questions answered

Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns in Term 4, 2021.

Schools

Top tips for your first year of teaching

When you start out in teaching, there is a lot to learn in a short amount of time. Connecting with other graduates can make it less overwhelming.

For everyone

Safety Matters: it might be compliant, but is it safe?

Some of our sectors have specific guidance on safety measures, but when considering whether something is safe, we often need to look beyond whether or not something is simply compliant.

For everyone

Standing up for members

The AEU legal team are the experts when it comes to the kind of workplace issues faced by educators in the public sector. So, should the need arise, we are here to provide the best advice and representation you can get.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

Schools

Be the change you want to see

For everyone

Taking a gander at gender

Early Childhood

Seen and heard: Teaching Auslan in preschools

For everyone

The mental toll of teaching in a pandemic

Schools

Dear James, are you listening?

For everyone

A life-changing diagnosis

Schools

Drawing attention

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.

Early Childhood

Reflections on why two years of kinder matters

Schools

VGSA: Stepping up the action

TAFE & Adult Provision

Labour Day means extra pay

TAFE & Adult Provision

TAFE for ALL, All for TAFE

For everyone

TV review: Preppers (ABC TV)

For everyone

Our summer reading guide

For everyone

Book review: Love and Virtue, Diana Reid (Ultimo)

For everyone

Film review: Sun Children (Korshid) (SBS on Demand)

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 4 questions answered

Schools

Top tips for your first year of teaching

For everyone

Safety Matters: it might be compliant, but is it safe?

For everyone

Standing up for members

Every School Every Child

Preschool Funding Now!

Rebuild with TAFE

Member Benefits