Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria

Schools

It’s about time! School staff take action

In the VGSA Week of Action, thousands of members in schools sent a clear message to the Victorian government that they want an enterprise agreement that delivers a solution to unmanageable workloads.

For everyone

First, we listen

Writer and Yorta Yorta man DANIEL JAMES reports on the AEU’s inaugural First Nations Forum – an opportunity for union leadership to hear directly from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members and start building a shared agenda.

For everyone

Demystifying consent

With a petition provoking hundreds of testimonials about sexual assault among young people, educating students on consent has become an essential task for schools.

In-depth

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Overworked and underpaid

The latest State of our Schools survey presents the most powerful picture yet of members’ struggle to meet their students’ educational and welfare needs amid crippling workload demands.

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Strike support

With students leading the way on climate action, and discovering the power of protest, school staff are finding new ways to show their solidarity.

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Not just about the numbers

Shaking up the traditional image of finance and economics at school could be the key to creating financial literacy among the next generation.

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No strings attached

The marriage of creative industry workers with schools has produced incredible creativity and more than a few unexpected bonuses.

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

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Federal budget fails public education yet again

When it comes to supporting public education, the Morrison government’s track record is woeful. The latest federal budget did little to change that, despite a major win for preschools.

Schools

It’s about time! School staff take action

In the VGSA Week of Action, thousands of members in schools sent a clear message to the Victorian government that they want an enterprise agreement that delivers a solution to unmanageable workloads.

Schools

Another one joins the conga line

The federal education minister can carry on all he likes about the end of the funding wars, but his government’s actions are having the opposite effect – entrenching division and inequality.

Schools

Agencies undercut CRT wages

To ensure all teachers are paid union rates, schools should consider bypassing agencies and employing CRTs directly.

Opinion

More Opinion

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Don’t get mad; change the system!

Don’t mistake the in-house bickering in your workplace as a fault in the system. On the contrary, it’s a feature, says teacher and columnist TRAVIS MCKENZIE.

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Dreaming of better times

LUCY TRELOAR: As it is still largely the victims of workplace abuse, rather than the perpetrators, who are penalised for reporting, the empowering effects of collective action are vitally important.

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How I learned to stop worrying and love parent–teacher interviews

A.J. BETTS: As a student, I would dread parent-teacher interviews. How easily that ‘Letter Home from School’ could accidentally slip into a rubbish bin. As a teacher, I’ve decided that honesty is (almost) always the best policy.

Member Advice

More Member Advice

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Maintaining mindful communications online

While it seems straightforward where to draw the line in physical interactions with students, it may be less clear what is and isn’t appropriate online.

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Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered

We provide the best possible advice to members on their most common – and uncommon – queries for Term 2 2020.

Schools

Understanding ES entitlements

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

Protecting principals

The AEU welcomes state moves to provide better legal protection for principals threatened by violent and aggressive parents.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

Schools

It’s about time! School staff take action

For everyone

First, we listen

For everyone

Demystifying consent

For everyone

Overworked and underpaid

For everyone

Strike support

For everyone

Not just about the numbers

For everyone

No strings attached

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

Federal budget fails public education yet again

Schools

It’s about time! School staff take action

Schools

Another one joins the conga line

Schools

Agencies undercut CRT wages

For everyone

Blowing open the boys club

For everyone

Don’t get mad; change the system!

For everyone

Dreaming of better times

For everyone

How I learned to stop worrying and love parent–teacher interviews

For everyone

Maintaining mindful communications online

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered

Schools

Understanding ES entitlements

Schools

Protecting principals

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Preschool Funding Now!

Rebuild with TAFE

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