Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Persistence pays off: TAFE teacher campaign achieves new deal

Members from Victoria’s 12 standalone TAFEs have finally been rewarded with an in-principle deal delivering workload improvements and a minimum 21% pay rise over four years.

Early Childhood

Historic win for lowest paid

After 18 months of negotiations, the AEU has secured an in-principle agreement that sees ECEC members get an historic 15% pay rise over two years.

Schools

100% – we did it!

After more than a decade of pressure from the AEU and public education advocates, the state and federal governments have agreed to deliver billions in extra funding to Victoria’s public schools.

In-depth

For everyone

Why pride matters

Ensuring schools are supportive spaces for LGBTQIA+ students saves lives. STEPHEN A RUSSELL speaks to those doing it well.

For everyone

Creating history: the enduring legacy of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions

In 1963, the Yolngu people presented a powerful challenge to government policies regarding their land rights via the Bark Petitions. Historian Clare Wright has written a riveting account of their legacy.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Holding all the aces

For Strate Trajkovski, coming to TAFE teaching late has given him a singular perspective. He says it’s “like Charlie made it to the chocolate factory”.

Schools

What have we done for you lately?!

With negotiations for the next Victorian Government Schools Agreement due to start later this year, now is the time for all members in schools to get involved and make the most of our collective bargaining power.

The Australian Education Union represents thousands of people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to access the expert support and advice we offer our members.

News

More News

For everyone

News in brief: Term 1, 2025

A brief rundown of recent education and union-related news.

TAFE & Adult Provision

They heard us loud and clear: new deal a big win for TAFE members

After years of campaigning, the AEU has reached an in-principle deal that values and respects our members in standalone TAFEs.

Schools

Have your say in the next VGSA

The first term of 2025 marks the start of our VGSA log of claims process for AEU members in schools. This is members’ chance to influence what’s in the next Schools Agreement.

All sectors

All together now: taking advantage of new bargaining rights in disability

The AEU and HACSU have achieved a groundbreaking win for members in the disability sector with a joint application for a supported bargaining authorisation.

Opinion

More Opinion

For everyone

The Lowdown: Trump set to dump public education

With the US president targeting progressive values in education to fuel his ‘culture wars’, our public schools risk becoming a similar soft target for divisive rhetoric here.

For everyone

Grades for good behaviour

In Norway, students get graded on their behaviour as well as their classwork. STEPHEN DOBSON and COREY BLOOMFIELD have been asking whether this could also work in Australia.

For everyone

New metrics to treasure not measure

Teacher TRAVIS McKENZIE is embracing a new form of assessment that allows him to mark his students’ work in a more holistic way.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Just call me ‘Sean’

Not happy policing his secondary students on things like uniform infringements, teacher Sean Bathman has found a far happier home in TAFE.

Member Advice

More Member Advice

For everyone

Safety matters: Heat as an OHS issue

If your workplace has a problem with heat, it’s always best to start a OHS conversation well before the hot weather hits.

For everyone

My favourite things: A guide to Gen Z slang

The jury’s out on whether you can use Gen Z slang if you are not Gen Z, but it helps to know what your students are talking about, so we’ve compiled a few common terms.

For everyone

The Law & You: Sexual harassment in the workplace – a guide for bystanders

If you witness an incident of sexual harassment at work, what should you do? Our advice on how to help keep those around you safe.

For everyone

Union yarns: Collective power and cultural safety

This year’s First Nations Forum was a chance for Mob to share experiences and focus on building culturally safe workplaces for everyone.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

TAFE & Adult Provision

Persistence pays off: TAFE teacher campaign achieves new deal

Early Childhood

Historic win for lowest paid

Schools

100% – we did it!

For everyone

Why pride matters

For everyone

Creating history: the enduring legacy of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions

TAFE & Adult Provision

Holding all the aces

Schools

What have we done for you lately?!

The Australian Education Union represents thousands of people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to access the expert support and advice we offer our members.

For everyone

News in brief: Term 1, 2025

TAFE & Adult Provision

They heard us loud and clear: new deal a big win for TAFE members

Schools

Have your say in the next VGSA

All sectors

All together now: taking advantage of new bargaining rights in disability

For everyone

The Lowdown: Trump set to dump public education

For everyone

Grades for good behaviour

For everyone

New metrics to treasure not measure

TAFE & Adult Provision

Just call me ‘Sean’

For everyone

Safety matters: Heat as an OHS issue

For everyone

My favourite things: A guide to Gen Z slang

For everyone

The Law & You: Sexual harassment in the workplace – a guide for bystanders

For everyone

Union yarns: Collective power and cultural safety

For Every Child

Preschool Funding Now!

Rebuild with TAFE

Member Benefits