Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria

For everyone

The Term 3 issue of AEU News is ready for you!

Our latest issue is packed with stories of educators who have found different ways to support each other through this extraordinary year and build a crucial sense of community.

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Teaching while parenting: an impossible art?

Teaching remotely has been a significant challenge for everyone involved. For single parents, it’s been close to impossible, as teacher NICOLA STEPHENS can attest.

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Jane Caro on the threat of edu-business

Remote and online learning has given edu-businesses more scope than ever for exploiting the education ‘market’, writes JANE CARO.

In-depth

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Postcard from Russia

Having overcome the many cultural differences – and the cold – DANIEL DEMAINE has found Moscow a gateway to adventure and a wonderful place to teach.

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Off the beaten track

Mobile library and art vans have been travelling to rural and regional primary schools for decades now, bringing cultural experiences to Victorian communities that would otherwise struggle to access them.

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Trump’s education system: rotten to the core

US education secretary Betsy DeVos is part of a Trump administration seeking to destroy the basis of American democracy from the inside out, writes GUY RUNDLE.

Schools

The show must go online

When remote learning made classroom concerts impossible, Musica Viva found a shift to online helped build a much-needed sense of community, writes MYKE BARTLETT.

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News

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Morrison’s debt-heavy budget fails Australia’s future

The federal Morrison government’s October budget clocks up $1 trillion in national debt but fails to build a foundation for the future.

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Together, at a distance

The day she said goodbye to her students was heart-breaking, but primary teacher Kiah Wright was determined to make remote learning work.

Early Childhood

Respect and resources: what we need in early childhood

While the pandemic has created additional barriers to finalising draft early childhood agreements, the AEU will keep pushing to get wage justice for members in the EC sector.

TAFE & Adult Provision

A TAFE-led recovery

More than ever, the value of TAFE to Australia’s social and economic prosperity must be recognised by state and federal governments – and backed by funding.

Opinion

More Opinion

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Taking the drama out of remote learning

While remote learning brought its hardships, NED MANNING found it also had some surprising benefits.

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Video gaga: classic music videos too good not to share

The best music videos don’t just enhance a good song – they often outshine it! We’ve collected some of the best kid-friendly pop clips of all time to ease the burden of lockdown (and enhance a remote lesson or two).

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Going the distance

Teachers are experts in physical distancing and isolation – and not just on a Saturday night, writes A.J. BETTS.

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Reflecting on life in lockdown

Although lockdown has exaggerated difference and difficulties, it’s also provided an opportunity to reexamine our lives, writes LUCY TRELOAR.

Member Advice

More Member Advice

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Q&A: your Term 3 questions answered

Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 3 2020.

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Safety matters: a pivotal moment

Our OHS team has been working hard to ensure we are as responsive as we can be during the COVID-19 crisis to assist our health and safety reps (HSRs) in their vital work to keep workplaces safe.

Schools

PCA matters: leading culturally responsive schools

A smoking ceremony held last at Boronia West Primary School was an important day in the school’s quest to build a more inclusive culture.

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Money matters: super under attack

The Morrison government is wanting to block federal legislation to increase compulsory super for reasons that are purely ideological.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

For everyone

The Term 3 issue of AEU News is ready for you!

For everyone

Teaching while parenting: an impossible art?

For everyone

Jane Caro on the threat of edu-business

For everyone

Postcard from Russia

For everyone

Off the beaten track

For everyone

Trump’s education system: rotten to the core

Schools

The show must go online

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

Morrison’s debt-heavy budget fails Australia’s future

For everyone

Together, at a distance

Early Childhood

Respect and resources: what we need in early childhood

TAFE & Adult Provision

A TAFE-led recovery

For everyone

Taking the drama out of remote learning

For everyone

Video gaga: classic music videos too good not to share

For everyone

Going the distance

For everyone

Reflecting on life in lockdown

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 3 questions answered

For everyone

Safety matters: a pivotal moment

Schools

PCA matters: leading culturally responsive schools

For everyone

Money matters: super under attack

COVID-19 FAQs

Preschool Funding Now!

Stop TAFE Cuts

Member Benefits