Early Childhood

Stories, news and advice for and about our members working in early childhood education across Victoria.

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Unlearning racism in early childhood

As an early childhood teacher, mother and proud Yanyuwa, Garawa and Larrakia woman, Shannon Bourke is passionate about authentic early childhood experiences for all children and enhancing outcomes for Aboriginal people.

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Respect and resources: what we need in early childhood

While the pandemic has created additional barriers to finalising draft early childhood agreements, the AEU will keep pushing to get wage justice for members in the EC sector.

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Keeping kindergartens afloat

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a great strain on early childhood services, teachers, educators and parents alike.

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.

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Looking ahead: one EC member’s experience of COVID-19

Like many of us, early childhood teacher KAY BRYAN has struggled to adjust to an uncertain world and what it means for herself, her family and her students.

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Reaching agreements

The AEU has negotiated unprecedented in-principle agreements in early childhood, with significant increases in salaries for educators and pay parity for teachers with their school colleagues. Now we are calling on government to meet the costs.

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OHS matters: A change in personnel at the AEU

Many HSRs have had to confront the challenge of how to maintain consultation, how to identify hazards and how to seek input from those they represent when everyone is working remotely.

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Women’s matters: staying safe – and positive

Lockdown has been difficult for many of us, but there are definite positives to having everyone stuck at home.

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Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered

We provide the best possible advice to members on their most common – and uncommon – queries for Term 2 2020.

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Unlearning racism in early childhood

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Respect and resources: what we need in early childhood

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Keeping kindergartens afloat

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In brief: early childhood news for Term 3, 2020

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Updates on early childhood bargaining

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OHS and COVID-19 in early childhood settings

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The respect early childhood workers deserve

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Helping yourself help others

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.

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Three-year-old kinder proves a great success!

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COVID-19 updates for early childhood members

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Respect + Resources campaign

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Looking ahead: one EC member’s experience of COVID-19

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Reaching agreements

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OHS matters: A change in personnel at the AEU

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Women’s matters: staying safe – and positive

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered

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New early childhood agreements reached

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Protecting your health and wellbeing in early childhood settings

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Preschool Funding Now update

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Early childhood news in brief