Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria.

For everyone

A united, inclusive future

Respecting and taking care of each other, challenging and standing up to prejudice, bigotry and discrimination, are core union actions and values.

For everyone

My Favourite Things: Our top 12 podcasts for teachers

Whether commuting in the car or out for that daily walk, podcasts can be a useful friend to keep you company, and a chance to learn something new. Here are a few entertaining and thought-provoking options specially created for educators.

History shouldn’t get the ‘Kondo treatment’

The history curriculum should not be used as a political football – nor can we only keep the bits that “spark joy”, argues education expert REBECCA CAIRNS.

In-depth

Placing students at the centre

Student leaders from every year level participate in the decisions driving her school’s culture, ZOE ALEXIADES tells STEPHEN A RUSSELL.

Schools

Schools stand tall on the shoulders of education support staff

Since the 1990s, education support staff have moved from the margins to the heart of the AEU. Meet some of the key figures in the march for better recognition for our valuable ES members.

For everyone

Teens take a stand against racism

Two Year 12 students used the ‘downtime’ supplied by COVID lockdowns to create an anti-racism kit designed to help high school students combat discrimination in their schools and local communities. CHARLOTTE BARKLA reports.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Building a compassionate future with TAFE

Despite the federal Morrison government’s best attempts to dismantle Australia’s public TAFE system, three devotees tell STEPHEN A RUSSELL why TAFE is essential to shaping a strong and healthy Australia.

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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For everyone

Schools funding: why money does matter

Since the 2012 Gonski Report revealed the deep inequity in Australia’s schools funding system, the gap in educational outcomes has only gone backwards under the Liberals, writes research officer KIRSTEN SADLER.

For everyone

Building a stronger union together

Off the back of some major wins, we are continuing to expand our team to ensure that the AEU provides our members with the best support possible.

Schools

Historic wins contained in the new VGSA

Robust negotiations and powerful campaign action, culminating in industrial bans, have achieved a proposed agreement that provides significant improvements to the working lives of schools members.

Early Childhood

Funding three-year-old kinder is non-negotiable

The case for funding two years of early years education is clear – so why does our federal government refuse to invest in our youngest learners?

Opinion

More Opinion

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The things that hold us together

For LUCY TRELOAR, elections are an expression of social cohesion and a key way to make our voices heard, even if our hopes are frequently dashed.

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Let them lead the way

When A.J. BETTS went to school, she didn’t have much faith in the democratic process. But, as a federal election looms, she finally sees the benefits of student involvement in the decision-making at school.

For everyone

The lowdown: So, what is government for?

With a prime minister like Morrison, you could well be forgiven for asking, writes MYKE BARTLETT.

For everyone

The leadership paradox

From politics to education, why do we so often end up with leaders who seem unsuited to the job?

Member Advice

More Member Advice

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 1 questions answered

Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns.

For everyone

A united, inclusive future

Respecting and taking care of each other, challenging and standing up to prejudice, bigotry and discrimination, are core union actions and values.

For everyone

Morrison gets an F for policy and reform

Rather than protect and support workers and their families, the Morrison government has actively worked to undermine their best interests.

Schools

Laying the foundations

Making it through your first term as a new teacher is a big achievement! Here’s a checklist to help graduates thrive at work.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

For everyone

A united, inclusive future

For everyone

My Favourite Things: Our top 12 podcasts for teachers

History shouldn’t get the ‘Kondo treatment’

Placing students at the centre

Schools

Schools stand tall on the shoulders of education support staff

For everyone

Teens take a stand against racism

TAFE & Adult Provision

Building a compassionate future with TAFE

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

Schools funding: why money does matter

For everyone

Building a stronger union together

Schools

Historic wins contained in the new VGSA

Early Childhood

Funding three-year-old kinder is non-negotiable

For everyone

The things that hold us together

For everyone

Let them lead the way

For everyone

The lowdown: So, what is government for?

For everyone

The leadership paradox

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 1 questions answered

For everyone

A united, inclusive future

For everyone

Morrison gets an F for policy and reform

Schools

Laying the foundations

Every School Every Child

Preschool Funding Now!

Rebuild with TAFE

Member Benefits