Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria

For everyone

Teaching the truth

Together, we must build an education system that amplifies our Indigenous history and culture, and enables First Nations students to feel proud and strong, writes teacher RENEE SONGORO.

For everyone

The power and the passion

Whether in his role as school leader or as representative on the Board of Reconciliation Victoria, proud Noongar man Tom Cazaly brings boundless energy and a belief in the power of the collective.

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When ‘gender blind’ means ‘can’t see women’

Taking pride in its ‘gender neutral’ budget reveals just how blind the Morrison government is to women, and to the true meaning of equality, argues JANE CARO.

In-depth

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Good heart, powerful action

When it comes to First Nations knowledge in the curriculum, we have come a long way in the past few decades, but there is more to be done – and teachers have a powerful role to play.

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Culture in the classroom

Three Indigenous educators talk to SARAH COLES about the best ways to connect students with First Nations histories, perspectives and cultures.

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When we read Black Lives Matter

Australian authors Maxine Beneba Clarke and Tony Birch talk about their work, the need for greater diversity in school texts and what effect a more inclusive curriculum might have for all students.

Schools

A remote experience

As schools have closed and opened and closed again throughout 2020, pre-service teachers have struggled to gain vital experience.

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News

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Schools

Taking a stand on assessment

The AEU is taking a stand against government agendas on student assessment that undermine teachers’ professional autonomy, have a negative impact on students and would lead to increased workload.

For everyone

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.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Micro-credentials diminish TAFE

Government’s focus on micro-credentials dismantles the VET qualification system that produces students with the broad skills and knowledge they need.

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Essential work, vital roles

If there is one upside to this enormously challenging year, it’s that we have proven to government and to the wider community what we already knew – that educators are among the country’s most valuable and essential workers.

Opinion

More Opinion

For everyone

Teaching the truth

Together, we must build an education system that amplifies our Indigenous history and culture, and enables First Nations students to feel proud and strong, writes teacher RENEE SONGORO.

For everyone

Slow reads for summer daze

Some of the best books to read these summer holidays – those rare weeks when we rediscover the joy of reading for pleasure alone.

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Becoming better and braver

From the bushfires of summer and autumn, to the reverberations of the COVID crisis, it’s little wonder that emotional exhaustion became our new normal, writes LUCY TRELOAR.

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Have yourself a merry COVID Christmas

It’s hard to get our hopes up for a ‘normal Christmas’ when there’s a chance the COVID-Grinch will drop down the chimney and cough all over the tinsel, writes A.J BETTS.

Member Advice

More Member Advice

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Q&A: your Term 4 questions answered

Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 4.

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Car costs: the real story

There are number of factors that determine the actual cost of running your car as opposed to the perceived cost.

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The law & you: Knowing your rights under JobKeeper 2.0

Some AEU members have relied on JobKeeper during the pandemic, but the rules have changed and you need to know how.

Schools

An inclusive plan for specialist settings

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education and Training has neglected specialist schools when planning and developing policies and/or safety guidelines.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

For everyone

Teaching the truth

For everyone

The power and the passion

For everyone

When ‘gender blind’ means ‘can’t see women’

For everyone

Good heart, powerful action

For everyone

Culture in the classroom

For everyone

When we read Black Lives Matter

Schools

A remote experience

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.

Schools

Taking a stand on assessment

For everyone

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

TAFE & Adult Provision

Micro-credentials diminish TAFE

For everyone

Essential work, vital roles

For everyone

Teaching the truth

For everyone

Slow reads for summer daze

For everyone

Becoming better and braver

For everyone

Have yourself a merry COVID Christmas

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 4 questions answered

For everyone

Car costs: the real story

For everyone

The law & you: Knowing your rights under JobKeeper 2.0

Schools

An inclusive plan for specialist settings

COVID-19 FAQs

Preschool Funding Now!

Stop TAFE Cuts

Member Benefits