Schools Principal role models AEU principal class advocacy has been pivotal in securing additional school funding in the past, but there is more to be done to secure fairer funding now and into the future.
Schools Driving more improvements As we enter 2023 amid significant challenges due to shortages and underfunding, union members can drive the change we need in our schools, and in our parliament.
Schools Government must act now to fix shortages AEU members demand more action on staffing shortages as we continue our fight for proper recognition of time in lieu.
Schools Raising your ES voice Acting collectively with their teacher colleagues, education support staff have shown that they are an unstoppable force for good.
Schools Implementing workload improvements New entitlements in the VGSA 2022 provide workload relief through important clauses that are the result of decades of strong union pressure.
Schools Recruiting to win The beginning of the year is the perfect time to talk with new graduates and ES colleagues about the benefits and rewards of joining your union.
Schools Supporting members at flood-ravaged school When a 150-year-old school was gutted during the recent floods, the community rallied, stronger than ever.
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.
For everyone An early start: new mental health program for all primary schools An early intervention program set to roll out in primary schools across the state aims to provide stable, school-based mental health support for younger students, writes MYKE BARTLETT.
Schools Stopping before they start: why pre-service teachers need help to stay the course Preservice teacher OSCAR JOLLY warns that the cost of training means our education system is losing teachers before they even graduate.
Schools VGSA helping ES get paid for every “hat they wear” Along with revised Dimensions of Work, the VGSA 2022 includes range reviews to properly reflect the scope and complexity of education support roles. LOUISE SWINN reports.
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.
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.
Schools Oh, the places you’ll go with YABBA The Young Australian Best Book Awards are beaming some of Australia’s most popular children’s book authors and illustrators directly into classrooms.
Schools School induction – setting new teachers up for success Induction for new teachers is where shared goals are outlined and solidarity starts.
For everyone Extra work Teachers are so overloaded with bureaucratic bloat that burnout is almost inevitable. But TRAVIS MACKENZIE thinks there’s another way.
Schools Adaptive leadership and staffing shortages The AEU is campaigning for system-level responses to the staffing crisis, with PCA members managing the toughest challenges since the 1990s.
Schools Reconnecting, one step at a time Career-long union member Paul Newson comes from a family that passionately believes in the power of public education.
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.
Schools Working collectively gives you power Taking part in planning and consultation puts ES members in the best position to drive constructive change in the workplace.