Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria

Headlines

For everyone

Coronavirus in Victoria: staged return to schools from 25 May

The Victorian government has announced a phased return to classrooms starting 25 May, on advice from the state’s Chief Health Officer.

Early Childhood

Protecting your health and wellbeing in early childhood settings

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, AEU members have reached out to us with numerous health and safety questions and concerns. Here are a few of the most common.

Schools

The real cost of reopening schools

Morrison has offered private schools billions in public funds to reopen early, but public schools only get a bucketload of guilt, writes JANE CARO.

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

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

Dropping the mask: an introvert’s guide to teaching

Teaching can be confronting for introverts. Remote learning might help us find a way to perform our roles while still remaining true to ourselves, writes LUCY TRELOAR.

For everyone

The unsung heroes

We may be flattening the curve of the virus, but the learning curve for teachers has been vertiginously steep, writes A.J. BETTS.

For everyone

Keeping it together, remotely

Teachers are the professionals responsible for building communities, writes TRAVIS MCKENZIE.

Schools

The real cost of reopening schools

Morrison has offered private schools billions in public funds to reopen early, but public schools only get a bucketload of guilt, writes JANE CARO.

Member Advice

More Member Advice

Schools

7 ways schools will be different this week

Schools in Victoria are returning to on-site learning, but things won’t be quite the same just yet. Here are seven ways your school will be different.

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.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

For everyone

Coronavirus in Victoria: staged return to schools from 25 May

Early Childhood

Protecting your health and wellbeing in early childhood settings

Schools

The real cost of reopening schools

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.

For everyone

Support for members affected by bushfires

Early Childhood

Early childhood news in brief

TAFE & Adult Provision

New report lays bare VET funding cuts

Schools

NAPLAN goes under review

For everyone

Dropping the mask: an introvert’s guide to teaching

For everyone

The unsung heroes

For everyone

Keeping it together, remotely

Schools

The real cost of reopening schools

Schools

7 ways schools will be different this week

For everyone

Getting the help you need

For everyone

Scammers never sleep

Schools

A strong voice for CRTs

Preschool Funding Now!

Fair Funding Now!

Stop TAFE Cuts