Schools How to build a school Principal Ross Dudgeon explains the recent renovations at Newlands Primary, and the processes that allow school communities to have input on their built environment.
Schools Rad grads Those starting out as teachers are faced with many challenges but, as LOUISE SWINN learns speaking to recent grads, the giant rewards are almost beyond words.
Schools Ongoing security With cost-of-living pressures on the rise, the recent transition to ongoing for four staff at Epsom Primary was very welcome.
Schools Speaking for the bay The iSea iCare program is creating young ambassadors to spread the word on the environmental impact of pollution on our local waterways, writes LOUISE SWINN.
Schools Those small big things We speak to a couple of AEU reps who, with the help of the VGSA 2022, have implemented positive changes for the benefit of members in their schools.
Schools Greatness thrust upon them We speak to two members who were initially reluctant to take up AEU rep roles but who have more than met the challenge.
For everyone My Favourite Things: The Commons Social Change Library Preparing to campaign for a cause or planning a lesson on the history of political activism? The Commons Social Change Library is your one-stop shop.
Schools Big and shiny possibilities Luke Sinclair entered the Archibald Prize with a self-portrait that also serves as inspiration for his own students.
Schools Supporting students in poverty As the cost of living rises, teachers are coming across more students dealing with hardship.
Early Childhood The space to try things out At Brenbeal Children’s Centre, the ‘risky play’ space means that children can explore their physical world with unabashed freedom. Kindergarten teacher Linda Churchyard talks about the benefits for children’s development.
For everyone Our 2023 AEU award winners As well as bringing together our hard-working reps, the annual AEU Reps Conference is an opportunity for them to hop onto the red carpet and celebrate the auspicious Reps Awards.
Early Childhood Seeking wage justice for ECEC members Changes in legislation, with backing from government and the big providers, could finally see a better deal for teachers in long daycare.
For everyone Power mapping: how to find potential members in your workplace Workplace mapping is a tool to track the strength of union membership, and some AEU reps have been mapping their workplaces with great success.
Schools Collaboration outside the classroom Thanks to the new Schools Agreement, teachers at Diamond Valley SDS all have one day a week outside of the classroom. Their AEU rep tells us how it supports team planning.
For everyone From the Ground Up: How a community with a vision and a principal with a purpose created a thriving state school Secondary school leader of four decades, principal and AEU PCA member Steven Cook offers his account of builing a successful school.
For everyone TV review: Rita Critically acclaimed Danish comedy–drama series about an acerbic school teacher, Rita doesn’t lose momentum across five seasons.
Schools Speaking up Teacher Glen Fearnett has talked courageously about the abuse he suffered on a school camp as a child.
For everyone Tanya Plibersek: On her own terms Simons writes like a novelist, instantly drawing us into a riveting story of the longest-serving woman in Australia’s House of Representatives, Tanya Plibersek.
For everyone Standing with Zelda Feminist activist and equality campaigner Zelda D’Aprano is being remembered and celebrated with a bronze statue at the Victorian Trades Hall.
Schools Building ES networks It is impossible to imagine schools without the invaluable work of education support staff.