Early Childhood Funding three-year-old kinder is non-negotiable The case for funding two years of early years education is clear – so why does our federal government refuse to invest in our youngest learners?
Early Childhood AEU activism wins major reform in early childhood A long campaign led to the introduction of 15 hours of funded kindergarten for all three and four-year-olds in Victoria. Now, the federal government must play its part in supporting this significant social reform.
Early Childhood Pushing back, together Taking collective action is the best way to challenge bad management decisions and improve working conditions for ourselves and our colleagues.
Early Childhood Sign up for Level 1 union training Now is the perfect time of year to consider taking on an early childhood leadership role with the AEU, and training and support is all part of the deal.
Early Childhood Managing the return to early childhood services We need to keep health and safety front of mind as we gladly return after two years of disrupted service.
Early Childhood VECA and VEEA approved and delivered AEU members covered by the mirror agreements, the VECA and VEEA, can now benefit from improved pay and conditions.
Early Childhood Campaign success for early years education Our youngest preschoolers are reaping the rewards of the years of advocacy for funded kindergarten for three-year-olds. Now we must stay active in the federal election campaign to pressure all political parties to commit to two years of funded kinder for every child.
Early Childhood The importance of outdoor play Utilising outdoor environments as much as possible during COVID-19 has confirmed the many positive benefits for children’s development.
Early Childhood Undertaking the capability and assessment process Eligible teachers covered by the VECTEA and EEEA can now undertake the assessment process to translate to Level 3.1.
Early Childhood Resisting punitive ‘reforms’ in early childhood Preschools need secure funding, not a punitive reform agenda from our federal government.
Early Childhood Putting the workforce first Staff in our sector are renowned for putting the needs of children first. Be assured that the AEU is committed to promoting the value of the profession, and to achieving workplace agreements that reflect your worth.
Early Childhood Seen and heard: Teaching Auslan in preschools Auslan signers are the unsung heroes of the COVID crisis, and one kindergarten is sharing the word.
Early Childhood Early childhood sector emerges from lockdown It was welcome news when the Premier announced that early childhood centres would open earlier than expected for all Victorian
Early Childhood Friends of Thrive by Five The Thrive by Five campaign is pushing for every Australian child to have access to affordable and high-quality early learning
Early Childhood Looking out for burnout and ensuring your wellbeing The end of the year is the ideal time to draw breath, reflect on an unprecedentedly challenging couple of years
Early Childhood Your guide to the VECTEA and EEEA implementation Now that VECTEA and EEEA are well and truly up and running, it’s time to ensure everybody understands their new rights and how to access them.
Early Childhood Time to vote ‘yes’ for VECA and VEEA The AEU and ELAA have been meeting to formally bargain on the two mirror agreements, the Victorian Early Childhood Agreement
Early Childhood Reflections on why two years of kinder matters As we move towards 15 hours a week of kindergarten for three-year-olds across Victoria, one member reflects on her experience of the difference two years of preschool makes for children and the community.
Early Childhood Pushing back against Morrison’s punitive agenda for preschool We need the federal government to understand the importance of two years of preschool education and to stop fixating on punitive ‘reform’ programs.
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.