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.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 4 questions answered Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 4.
For everyone The Term 3 issue of AEU News is ready for you! Our latest issue is packed with stories of educators who have found different ways to support each other through this extraordinary year and build a crucial sense of community.
For everyone Book review: The Details We review The Details: On Love, Death and Reading by writer and teacher Tegan Bennett Daylight.
Schools VGSA: building better working lives The volume of submissions to the log of claims process for the next Schools Agreement shows AEU members remain as engaged as ever.
For everyone Book review: Weather by Jenny Offill Written amid the charged atmosphere of Trump’s election, Weather is a dark and witty book for our times.
For everyone TV review: Normal People Thanks to the faultless casting of its two leads, this adaptation of Sally Rooney’s much-lauded novel about first love may truly break your heart.
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.
Schools Before and after Re-educating the school community about all they do in outside of school hours care led to a range review for staff at Brunswick North West OSHC – and benefits for the whole school.
For everyone Running on adrenaline: managing bushfire recovery in schools For many principals in bushfire-affected regions, managing the fallout and response has become almost a full-time job in itself.
TAFE & Adult Provision Failing the future A new report shows a lack of government funding is making it difficult for TAFE institutes to maintain course standards for students and meet the growing demand for skilled workers.
TAFE & Adult Provision A change for the better By the end of last year, floristry teacher Sarah Scalzo had been a sessional at Box Hill Institute of TAFE