For everyone Q&A: your Term 3 questions answered Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns.
All sectors Vote yes to taking action on the VGSA! The union is urging all schools members to vote yes to your right to take industrial action for a better workplace agreement.
Schools Schools funding wars not over yet Since Scott Morrison became prime minister in 2018 it seems every major event has provided yet another excuse to throw more money at Australia’s private schools.
For everyone TV review: 1971 – The Year That Music Changed Everything (Apple TV) A new docu-series delves into a year when political events were providing fertile ground for artists and activists determined to reshape society.
For everyone Strike support With students leading the way on climate action, and discovering the power of protest, school staff are finding new ways to show their solidarity.
For everyone Overworked and underpaid The latest State of our Schools survey presents the most powerful picture yet of members’ struggle to meet their students’ educational and welfare needs amid crippling workload demands.
For everyone The whole story A more accurate record of First Nations peoples’ experience of colonial invasion in the curriculum is a chance to move on from the culture wars and give all students an opportunity to learn about the unique diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultures.
For everyone News in brief: Term 2, 2021 Our round-up of the latest news in education 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.
Schools It’s about time! School staff take action In the VGSA Week of Action, thousands of members in schools sent a clear message to the Victorian government that they want an enterprise agreement that delivers a solution to unmanageable workloads.
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.
For everyone Federal budget fails public education yet again When it comes to supporting public education, the Morrison government’s track record is woeful. The latest federal budget did little to change that, despite a major win for preschools.
For everyone Education state still a way to go While positive investment in schools and early childhood is welcome, the funding crisis in TAFE remains a flashpoint for Victoria’s public education system.
Schools Overworked and undervalued: workload in the spotlight As negotiations for a new Schools Agreement get underway, greater community awareness and high-profile inquiries are building pressure on government to address the workload crisis in the profession.
For everyone Book review: Growing Up Disabled in Australia The latest addition to Black Inc.’s Growing Up in Australia offers a privileged insight into the internal experience of disability.
For everyone Direct environmental action: who will speak for the trees? A new documentary presents the formidable history of direct action in this country and celebrates a new generation of activists fighting to preserve Australia’s natural places.
For everyone Why climate action is core union business Victorian unions have launched a comprehensive strategy for making a just transition to a fair and sustainable economy that keeps workers’ rights front and centre.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 1 questions answered Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 1, 2021.
Schools Welcome reforms for students with disability The union has welcomed the Victorian government’s $1.5bn investment in support for students with disability in schools, allowing many more to access the specialist support they need.
Schools Our VGSA explainer for new members With negotiations for a new Schools Agreement underway, here’s a snapshot of the process that gets us from A to B when advocating for better pay and conditions for members.