For everyone Film review: Sweet As Jub Clerc’s luminous debut feature is about a young woman struggling in a fractious home until her cop brother ships her onto an outback photography bus tour for troubled kids.
TAFE & Adult Provision Clearing the lines of communication A new deal at disability service provider Nadrasca is a win for tenacious negotiation, with a little help from one humble union member.
For everyone Queerstralia, ABC TV Comedian-turned-documentarian Zoë Coombs Marr hosts a rollicking three-part series offering a bracing sweep of the country’s oft-obscured LGBTQIA+ history.
For everyone Out and proud: making school a more welcoming place for LGBTI students Teacher Paula Connolly was determined to give LGBTQIA+ students a say in how the curriculum spoke about (or ignored) them.
For everyone Film review: Aftersun Charlotte Wells’ debut features powerful performances from its two leads in this devastatingly honest rendition of the aftershocks of a parent’s love.
Schools Supporting members at flood-ravaged school When a 150-year-old school was gutted during the recent floods, the community rallied, stronger than ever.
Schools Better support for the “tough gig” of parenting The new VGSA brings major improvements in leave entitlements to address the gender gap, and help both parents spend more time with their babies.
Schools All for one – school staff and leadership working together We speak to three schools where the staff, union sub-branch and leadership are all on the same page, ensuring healthy lines of communication.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE wins set a precedent A new commitment from Labor and a successful agreement at Swinburne help pave the way for a stronger TAFE sector.
Schools Reconnecting, one step at a time Career-long union member Paul Newson comes from a family that passionately believes in the power of public education.
For everyone Making change together AEU Victoria’s inaugural First Nations Project Officers Shannon Bourke and Alinta Williams are calling on all union members to be active allies in carrying the cultural load.
Schools The price of pride Everyone deserves respect at school but, for LGBTQIA+ teachers, coming out can still feel fraught with danger.
For everyone Drawn together: a graphic novel celebrating union solidarity Political activist and cartoonist Sam Wallman is using his gift to pay a little back to the movement that has supported him.
For everyone Film review: Embrace Kids (Transmission Films) Embrace Kids is an energetic mix of animation, live action, interviews and music to help children develop a positive relationship with their bodies.
For everyone Film review: Of An Age (Head Gear Films) Emerging filmmaker Goran Stolevski’s riotously funny and heart-achingly tender second feature is a love letter to Melbourne and an instant classic.
For everyone Lifting spirits Proud AEU member Lee-Ann Derrick draws strength from her passion for powerlifting and uses that to help build up her students and colleagues.
For everyone TV review: Heartstopper (Netflix) If you need a feel-good queer palette cleanser for the soul, look no further than truly gorgeous Netflix hit Heartstopper.
For everyone Movie review: Ablaze (Umbrella Entertainment) A heart-soaring doco writes William ‘Bill’ Onus’s mighty contribution to Country back into the record.
Schools Credit where credit’s due: time to nominate for the Rep Awards The AEU’s rep awards recognise the vital work of those who step up on behalf of their colleagues.