For everyone Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 2, 2021.
TAFE & Adult Provision BKI dispute continues The AEU is appealing Fair Work’s decision on the definition of teaching and assessment at Bendigo Kangan Institute.
TAFE & Adult Provision Mighty members at Mambourin After a two-year process, the AEU is hopeful that negotiations at disability service provider Mambourin are close to the finish line.
TAFE & Adult Provision Inquiry into access to TAFE for learners with disability When governments don’t properly fund our TAFE system, people with disability are among those who miss out.
TAFE & Adult Provision Union movement 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.
TAFE & Adult Provision Register to raise standards The new Disability Worker Regulation Scheme will not only improve safety in the sector, but also raise the status of the profession, allowing disability workers to demonstrate the quality of their services.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE still in need of saving The state budget has failed to adequately address the funding crisis in our public TAFE system, with Victoria still providing the lowest rate per student hour of VET delivery in the country.
TAFE & Adult Provision State budget not enough to save TAFE Due for launch in July, the Victorian Skills Authority’s central objective will be to ensure Victorians can access the training they need to find a good, secure job.
TAFE & Adult Provision Call to keep young workers safe Employers can take on an apprentice even where there is evidence that they have abused apprentices in the past. Reform is needed.
TAFE & Adult Provision New disability assessments universally criticised There are many concerns about the decision by the federal government and the National Disability Insurance Association to introduce independent assessments for people with disabilities.
TAFE & Adult Provision Federal budget fails TAFE yet again The Morrison government continues to deliver millions in taxpayer money to poor-quality private colleges and the job network, at the expense of TAFE.
TAFE & Adult Provision Situation looking up at Mambourin Thanks to some very active members, Mambourin discussions have been increasingly positive since November last year.
TAFE & Adult Provision Register to raise standards in disability sector The AEU encourages all disability members to register with the new scheme, which will improve safety and assist in raising the status of the profession.
TAFE & Adult Provision Casualisation not declining fast enough We continue to be concerned by the abuse of insecure casual and sessional workers, and are working tirelessly to ensure a stronger, fairer TAFE sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision Unions unite for ‘Safe Apprentices, Good Bosses’ In Victoria, we fund our students at the lowest rate per student hour of VET delivery, right at the bottom of the funding pile.
TAFE & Adult Provision Rally round to rebuild with TAFE! With TAFEs playing a vital role in supporting the community and repairing economies, we need a funding model that allows TAFEs to rebuild and ultimately thrive.
TAFE & Adult Provision Teaching and assessment at BKI Pay increases remain a key priority, despite the challenges of the Fair Work Commission’s decision regarding BKI.
TAFE & Adult Provision What next for a disability sector in crisis? Three disability support workers recently made redundant tell us what needs to change.
TAFE & Adult Provision Rebuild TAFE, rebuild Australia The push to save TAFE continues in Victoria and nationally, with the launch of a new campaign, #RebuildwithTAFE.
TAFE & Adult Provision Making it real for TAFE The Andrews government’s response to two very different reports into vocational education and training will show whether it is serious about following through on its pledge to save TAFE.