Early Childhood VECTEA 2020 approved The new Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement provides the professional recognition that early childhood members so rightly deserve.
Early Childhood The push to secure two years of kinder ramps up Lockdowns will not distract us from holding the Morrison government to account for continuing to fail our youngest Australians, with the AEU leading the charge to secure funding for two years of preschool for every child.
Early Childhood Introducing Heidi After the departure of Lily Ames, we are delighted to welcome Heidi Ratje as our new Deputy Vice President of EC.
Early Childhood Preschool Funding Now… and into the future With four-year-old preschool secured, we now need to turn our attention to ensuring a full two years of preschool for all children.
Early Childhood Valuing two years of kinder: Reflections on the rollout of three-year-old preschool Having been involved in the early rollout of three-year-old kindergarten, one member has some sound advice.
Early Childhood VECTEA 2020 is underway! With the VECTEA and the EEEA now endorsed, we are turning our focus to implementation and building strong networks.
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 Mind, heart and spirit Two foundational pillars – the Reggio Emilia philosophy and First Nations knowledge – have formed the basis of this Early Childhood Teacher of the Year’s joyful and deeply felt approach to teaching and learning.
Early Childhood New agreements underway More than 6,000 early childhood employees covered by the VECTEA will benefit from significant pay increases and workload relief.
Early Childhood Implementing your new agreements Following the ratification of two new benchmark agreements in the early childhood sector, the AEU will be running implementation training for members from Term 2.
Early Childhood Three-year-old kindergarten continues to expand An additional 2000 Victorian three-year-olds are now accessing two years of funded kindergarten, as the 15 hours of kinder program rolls out across more LGAs.
Early Childhood Union blocks Morrison’s attempt to trash worker rights The union movement has worked to block the worst elements of the Morrison government’s ‘Omnibus Bill’, which threatened the wages and conditions of AEU members.
Early Childhood Changes for educational leaders and nominated supervisors Educational leaders and nominated supervisors will now gain one hour per week per service to help address workload pressures.
Early Childhood Educating children about gender equality As early childhood workers, we are well-placed to challenge damaging gender stereotypes.
Early Childhood EEEA 2020 is go! Members have overwhelmingly endorsed the new Early Education Employees Agreement, which offers significant improvements to pay and conditions.
Early Childhood Share your views on the state government workforce strategy The minister for early childhood, Ingrid Stitt, has released a policy paper, and everybody in the sector is encouraged to contribute to it.
Early Childhood Why not ask a co-worker to join us today? There has never been a better time to ask a colleague whether they have considered joining the union.
Early Childhood Preschool Funding Now campaign win At last, the federal government has made a commitment to ongoing funding for four-year-old preschool.
Early Childhood Changes on the horizon for Activity Group Leaders Activity Group Leaders (AGLs) will see changes to their arrangements, starting next year.
Early Childhood The union will negotiate for all of our members The union continues to bargain on behalf of all members, using the VECTEA and EEEA as the basis for pay and conditions.