Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria.

For everyone

From your president: Urgent action required

The Victorian government must address the staff shortage crisis hurting our education sector, and make bold moves towards building a sustainable and supported public education workforce.

For everyone

Myths about school funding – and how to bust them

Writer and social commentator JANE CARO provides her comprehensive guide to dismantling the most common falsehoods about how Australia’s schools are funded.

Early Childhood

Funded and expanded kinder a win for all

The AEU welcomes the Andrews government’s $9 billion investment in expanded preschool programs for Victorian children in the two years before they start school.

In-depth

For everyone

Making change together

AEU Victoria’s inaugural First Nations Project Officers Shannon Bourke and Alinta Williams are calling on all union members to be active allies in carrying the cultural load.

Schools

The price of pride

Everyone deserves respect at school but, for LGBTQIA+ teachers, coming out can still feel fraught with danger.

For everyone

Wild about reading

In her latest book, bestselling author Sally Rippin has launched a passionate inquiry into how the system is letting down students with complex learning needs.

For everyone

Drawn together: a graphic novel celebrating union solidarity

Political activist and cartoonist Sam Wallman is using his gift to pay a little back to the movement that has supported him.

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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TAFE & Adult Provision

Swinburne attack on teaching staff

When members took lawful industrial action after years of thwarted negotiations, Swinburne management responded with unprecedented aggression.

For everyone

One hundred days of Albanese

It’s still early days but, in its first hundred days in office, the Albanese government is showing a determination to build bridges and act on election commitments.

For everyone

Staffing the Education State

With a state election on the horizon, the AEU has launched its Ten-Year Plan, with recommendations for government on workforce planning for Victoria’s public schools, TAFEs and kindergartens.

TAFE & Adult Provision

TAFE leads the way

The Albanese government has acknowledged the critical role TAFE plays in Australia’s VET system, placing it at the heart of the national jobs and skills agenda.

Opinion

More Opinion

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Roe vs Wade: what does it mean for Australia?

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

‘Quality of teaching’ is not about teacher quality

Associate Professor NICOLE MOCKLER says it’s little wonder we have a teacher shortage crisis in our schools, given the way politicians and the media talk about the profession.

For everyone

The Circumstances

As LUCY TRELOAR has discovered, being active in society is key to its existence, to social cohesion and, ultimately, to our wellbeing.

For everyone

Play school

It took a student going unscored in a subject that TRAVIS MACKENZIE thought was inherently fun to remind him that the high-stakes game of VCE can take the fun out of anything.

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 everyone

OHS includes mental health

There has been an increase in mental health claims across the entire public sector, leading many employers to focus on mental health and safety as a key priority moving forward.

For everyone

The Law & You: Solving the gender pay gap

Women should not be paid less than men, it is that simple – and yet, the gender pay gap remains a complex area for legislators.

Schools

New educators: Redefining community

With constant change in the classroom and ongoing advances in education-related technology, early career teachers are perfectly placed to lead our profession into this new era.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

For everyone

From your president: Urgent action required

For everyone

Myths about school funding – and how to bust them

Early Childhood

Funded and expanded kinder a win for all

For everyone

Making change together

Schools

The price of pride

For everyone

Wild about reading

For everyone

Drawn together: a graphic novel celebrating union solidarity

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.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Swinburne attack on teaching staff

For everyone

One hundred days of Albanese

For everyone

Staffing the Education State

TAFE & Adult Provision

TAFE leads the way

For everyone

Roe vs Wade: what does it mean for Australia?

For everyone

‘Quality of teaching’ is not about teacher quality

For everyone

The Circumstances

For everyone

Play school

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 3 questions answered

For everyone

OHS includes mental health

For everyone

The Law & You: Solving the gender pay gap

Schools

New educators: Redefining community

Every School Every Child

Preschool Funding Now!

Rebuild with TAFE

Member Benefits