Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria.

Schools

Government must act now to fix shortages

AEU members demand more action on workload shortages with schools struggling to plug the gaps.

For everyone

Ghost teachers

Where have all the teachers gone is one question. Why they have gone is the mystery that governments need to solve, writes BRENDAN JAMES MURRAY.

Schools

Putting foster on the roster

New foster care leave in the Schools Agreement has meant a lot for one member, both for practical reasons and as a show of moral support from her fellow union members.

In-depth

For everyone

AEU member transforms school into urban farm

As the inaugural environmental education specialist at Athol Road Primary, teacher Bryan Hunter has transformed his school into a full-scale urban farm.

Early Childhood

Future-proofing early childhood education

Early childhood teacher Rebecca Simpson is committed to future-proofing her sector’s workforce.

Schools

All for one – school staff and leadership working together

We speak to three schools where the staff, union sub-branch and leadership are all on the same page, ensuring healthy lines of communication.

For everyone

The change-makers in teaching

With a staff shortage crisis looming in our public education system, LOUISE SWINN talks to members who came to teaching later and discovered big rewards.

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

Schools

Fully funding the Education State

With Labor re-elected, funding Victoria’s public schools to at least 100% of the Schooling Resource Standard must be top of their agenda.

TAFE & Adult Provision

TAFE wins set a precedent

A new commitment from Labor and a successful agreement at Swinburne help pave the way for a stronger TAFE sector.

Schools

Better support for the “tough gig” of parenting

The new VGSA brings major improvements in leave entitlements to address the gender gap, and help both parents spend more time with their babies.

Early Childhood

Never too early for climate justice

Educators around the globe are standing up for the planet and for the children and students they teach, calling for climate justice.

Opinion

More Opinion

For everyone

The lowdown: Failure to tweet

The demise of Twitter might be Elon Musk’s greatest – and most bonkers – achievement yet, writes MYKE BARTLETT.

For everyone

Our summer reading guide

More than ever, AEU members deserve a long and relaxing summer break accompanied by a stack of excellent books. Here are our recommendations for an enlightening and entertaining read.

For everyone

Extra work

Teachers are so overloaded with bureaucratic bloat that burnout is almost inevitable. But TRAVIS MACKENZIE thinks there’s another way.

For everyone

‘Quality of teaching’ is not about teacher quality

Associate Professor NICOLE MOCKLER says it’s little wonder we have a teacher shortage crisis in our schools, given the way politicians and the media talk about the profession.

Member Advice

More Member Advice

For everyone

What would education be without women?

A conversation about what education workplaces would look like without women can be the stimulus a deeper discussion about equality.

For everyone

The Law & You: A bigger bite of the biscuits

The Albanese government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill seeks to widen employees’ right to bargain with multiple employers as a key path to higher wages.

Schools

School induction – setting new teachers up for success

Induction for new teachers is where shared goals are outlined and solidarity starts.

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 4 questions answered

We address the most common questions reaching our Member Support Centre this term.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

Schools

Government must act now to fix shortages

For everyone

Ghost teachers

Schools

Putting foster on the roster

For everyone

AEU member transforms school into urban farm

Early Childhood

Future-proofing early childhood education

Schools

All for one – school staff and leadership working together

For everyone

The change-makers in teaching

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

Fully funding the Education State

TAFE & Adult Provision

TAFE wins set a precedent

Schools

Better support for the “tough gig” of parenting

Early Childhood

Never too early for climate justice

For everyone

The lowdown: Failure to tweet

For everyone

Our summer reading guide

For everyone

Extra work

For everyone

‘Quality of teaching’ is not about teacher quality

For everyone

What would education be without women?

For everyone

The Law & You: A bigger bite of the biscuits

Schools

School induction – setting new teachers up for success

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 4 questions answered

Every School Every Child

Preschool Funding Now!

Rebuild with TAFE

Member Benefits