TAFE & Adult Provision Coping with COVID at TAFE PAUL GODDARD teaches in the plumbing department at Gippsland TAFE, which has used the current crisis to find new – and perhaps better – ways of delivering content.
TAFE & Adult Provision Two reviews, separate visions While TAFE is at the centre of a Victorian VET review, it has been completely sidelined in a federal inquiry more focused on taking care of business.
TAFE & Adult Provision Challenging times for disability Disability workers have adapted quickly to support their clients during an extremely challenging time for the sector.
For everyone 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.
For everyone 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.
TAFE & Adult Provision Still learning after all these years Teacher Craig Jones has seen a lot of changes over his four decades at TAFE, but has always been happy to learn something new.
For everyone 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.
TAFE & Adult Provision Morrison gives new powers to employers Morrison’s new regulations mean agreements can be fast-tracked with little scrutiny.
TAFE & Adult Provision Update on Mambourin hearings Moving to the SCHADS award would mean losing hard-won conditions for staff at Mambourin disability service.
TAFE & Adult Provision Have your say on the future of VET in Victoria Complete our survey and help inform the AEU’s submission to the Skills for Victoria’s Growing Economy inquiry.
TAFE & Adult Provision Disability and employment The latest issues paper published by the Royal Commission looks at the experiences of people with disability in employment.
TAFE & Adult Provision Difficult times in disability These are challenging times in disability, with workers being stood down and struggling to access JobSeeker and JobKeeper.
TAFE & Adult Provision Morrison slashes JobKeeper support for disability workers The federal Morrison government has denied JobKeeper payments to countless furloughed disability workers by reclassifying NDIS contributions.
TAFE & Adult Provision What does it mean to be ‘stood down’? Employers have new rights to stand down employers due to the impact of COVID-19, but the union-won JobKeeper scheme has provided a vital safety net for many employees.
TAFE & Adult Provision BKI hearing on hold due to COVID-19 The AEU’s case against the conduct of Kangan Batman Institute has been postponed due to the coronavirus.
TAFE & Adult Provision A tricky situation Complying with government recommendations about working from home has been tricky for some TAFEs.
TAFE & Adult Provision Non-union agreement erodes conditions Despite AEU concerns, Fair Work has approved a non-union agreement for RMIT Training that erodes conditions for members.
TAFE & Adult Provision Going above and beyond TAFE teachers have done all they can to meet the needs of students during the COVID-19 crisis.
TAFE & Adult Provision Federal review backs Morrison agenda The Joyce review into the federal VET system is prioritising the needs of employers, serving the Morrison government’s push for short-term skills for short-term jobs.
TAFE & Adult Provision Macklin review a step in the right direction A major review into Victoria’s vocational education sector is showing positive signs for the future of TAFE.