Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria.

For everyone

Why I’m in the union

For many, the question isn’t so much “why did you join the union?” but “why wouldn’t you?” LOUISE SWINN speaks to members about the benefits of being part of the AEU.

Early Childhood

High time for two years of kinder across Australia

With Victoria leading the way, the federal government is under increasing pressure to introduce universal access to two years of preschool as a basic human right.

For everyone

By design: the moral obligation to transform schools funding

It’s time for Australians to recognise and agree that the current design of Australia’s education system is leaving too many children behind, argues PASI SAHLBERG.

In-depth

For everyone

Celebrating 150 years of public education in Victoria

Victoria was one of the first places in the world to make education free, compulsory and secular.

Schools

Your VGSA 2022 explained

The new VGSA makes decisive improvements to the working lives of members in schools. While awaiting approval from the Fair Work Commission, we break down some of the more complex clauses to help you get the most from your entitlements.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Women on the tools: breaking new ground at TAFE

TAFE courses have seen a notable upswing in the number of women on the tools. LOUISE SWINN speaks to a couple of apprentices who are winning awards and breaking new ground.

For everyone

Trigger warning: keeping the curriculum safe

Who is responsible for curriculum content – and what happens when it inadvertently triggers a vulnerable student, asks HEATHER GALLAGHER.

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

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Schools

Making the Education State

The inconvenient fact for Premier Andrews is that Victorian schools remain the lowest funded of any state or territory in the nation.

For everyone

A new dawn for public education

After almost a decade of neglect and disregard for public education by consecutive Coalition governments, the AEU and its allies are calling for Labor to make good on its promise of creating a fairer Australia – starting with education.

For everyone

From your president: The way ahead

With COVID-19 and the flu leading to staff shortages across the education sector, it’s been a challenging and jam-packed nine-week term.

Early Childhood

High time for two years of kinder across Australia

With Victoria leading the way, the federal government is under increasing pressure to introduce universal access to two years of preschool as a basic human right.

Opinion

More Opinion

For everyone

The lowdown: What just happened?

Albanese’s greatest victory – one that has largely gone unacknowledged – is that he has won government without being anointed by Rupert Murdoch.

For everyone

By design: the moral obligation to transform schools funding

It’s time for Australians to recognise and agree that the current design of Australia’s education system is leaving too many children behind, argues PASI SAHLBERG.

For everyone

Fight or flight: safety at school

We all want to work in respectful schools, but first and foremost we must be safe – staff and students alike, writes TRAVIS McKENZIE.

For everyone

Expanding horizons

We are not personally responsible for all the issues we care about, so how to balance taking action with taking care of ourselves, asks LUCY TRELOAR.

Member Advice

More Member Advice

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The Law & You: Every dollar counts

Employers sometimes make errors when paying their employees, so it pays to check that you’re receiving your correct entitlements.

Schools

New educators: Building an inclusive classroom

With the right approach to inclusive education, we can build a supportive, adaptive community, empowering learners and teachers alike.

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered

Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 2, 2021.

For everyone

Women’s matters: equality in focus

The new Victorian Government Schools Agreement demonstrates the AEU’s commitment to equality for all members, with important improvements for women.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

For everyone

Why I’m in the union

Early Childhood

High time for two years of kinder across Australia

For everyone

By design: the moral obligation to transform schools funding

For everyone

Celebrating 150 years of public education in Victoria

Schools

Your VGSA 2022 explained

TAFE & Adult Provision

Women on the tools: breaking new ground at TAFE

For everyone

Trigger warning: keeping the curriculum safe

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

Making the Education State

For everyone

A new dawn for public education

For everyone

From your president: The way ahead

Early Childhood

High time for two years of kinder across Australia

For everyone

The lowdown: What just happened?

For everyone

By design: the moral obligation to transform schools funding

For everyone

Fight or flight: safety at school

For everyone

Expanding horizons

For everyone

The Law & You: Every dollar counts

Schools

New educators: Building an inclusive classroom

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered

For everyone

Women’s matters: equality in focus

Every School Every Child

Preschool Funding Now!

Rebuild with TAFE

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