Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria

Headlines

For everyone

Coronavirus: what educators need to know – updated advice

In a rapidly evolving situation, the AEU is in constant contact with the Department of Education to provide members with the latest information on COVID-19.

Early Childhood

Early childhood workers need clarity around coronavirus

The federal branch of the AEU has called on the Morrison government to provide greater clarity for the early childhood sector during the coronavirus outbreak.

Schools

What do you want from the new agreement?

This year, AEU Victoria will start negotiating for a new Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA). To do that, we need to hear from our members.

In-depth

Schools

Connecting in custody

Parkville College is one of Victoria’s most unusual school settings, catering to boys and girls in detention. Principal Matt Hyde discusses the rewards and challenges of working on such a high-stakes campus.

For everyone

Listening to country

A new Indigenous mindfulness practice based on ancient knowledge, Wayapa Wuurrk is helping students develop resilience and respect by connecting to the land.

Schools

Life and learning on Mars

Located on the grounds of Strathmore Secondary College, the Victorian Space Science Education Centre uses the ever-intriguing topic of space as a science learning tool.

For everyone

Your guide to taking maternity leave

Supportive colleagues and union advice can make all the difference when it comes time for school teachers to return from maternity leave.

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

Early Childhood

Early childhood workers need clarity around coronavirus

The federal branch of the AEU has called on the Morrison government to provide greater clarity for the early childhood sector during the coronavirus outbreak.

For everyone

Support for members affected by bushfires

For many, the start to 2020 was dominated by bushfires. The AEU has been visiting members in affected areas throughout Term 1, to check on their welfare and inform them about the AEU bushfire relief fund.

Schools

NAPLAN goes under review

Despite the Morrison government’s refusal to open a national review into NAPLAN, a majority of state governments have launched an investigation of the test.

Opinion

More Opinion

For everyone

The art of conversation

In an age where communication is often via a screen, we’re seeing a boom in resources to help people talk face-to-face (even if they think they have nothing to talk about). We look at some recent bestsellers, and some all-time classics.

Schools

Starting over

Finding the true measurement of success allowed teacher and author AMRA PAJALIC to avoid burnout and stay in the job she loves.

For everyone

Film review: Onward

★★★★ The latest Pixar animation chews through every quest cliche in the book while serving up a rich and thoroughly enjoyable feast.

For everyone

TV review: Stateless

★★★★ New ABC drama Stateless offers an engrossing and excoriating picture of our inhumane mandatory detention policies.

Member Advice

More Member Advice

For everyone

Getting the help you need

Union membership means you will always have the legal and workplace protection you need should anything go wrong at work.

For everyone

Scammers never sleep

It can take a long time to accumulate wealth and an instant to lose it. So, how to spot a scammer or opportunist trying to relieve you of some or all of your hard-earned savings?

Schools

A strong voice for CRTs

Your help is needed to make sure the next Schools Agreement builds positive working conditions for casual relief teachers.

For everyone

Safe and effective

Health and safety reps play a central role in representing and protecting your rights in the workplace.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

For everyone

Coronavirus: what educators need to know – updated advice

Early Childhood

Early childhood workers need clarity around coronavirus

Schools

What do you want from the new agreement?

Schools

Connecting in custody

For everyone

Listening to country

Schools

Life and learning on Mars

For everyone

Your guide to taking maternity leave

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.

Early Childhood

Early childhood workers need clarity around coronavirus

For everyone

Support for members affected by bushfires

TAFE & Adult Provision

New report lays bare VET funding cuts

Schools

NAPLAN goes under review

For everyone

The art of conversation

Schools

Starting over

For everyone

Film review: Onward

For everyone

TV review: Stateless

For everyone

Getting the help you need

For everyone

Scammers never sleep

Schools

A strong voice for CRTs

For everyone

Safe and effective

Preschool Funding Now!

Fair Funding Now!

Stop TAFE Cuts