TAFE & Adult Provision A TAFE-led recovery More than ever, the value of TAFE to Australia’s social and economic prosperity must be recognised by state and federal governments – and backed by funding.
For everyone Trump’s education system: rotten to the core US education secretary Betsy DeVos is part of a Trump administration seeking to destroy the basis of American democracy from the inside out, writes GUY RUNDLE.
TAFE & Adult Provision Learning the language of country Institutions need to learn to tread a little lighter on country if they want students to truly understand the land they work in, as one semi-retired TAFE teacher explains.
TAFE & Adult Provision More vulnerable than ever COVID-19 has highlighted the insecurity of the disability workforce. Since March, many members have been stood down without pay or
TAFE & Adult Provision Celebrating the value of TAFE On 13 August, we celebrated National TAFE Day, an annual opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our public TAFE system
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.