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.
Early Childhood Future-proofing early childhood education Early childhood teacher Rebecca Simpson is committed to future-proofing her sector’s workforce.
For everyone An early start: new mental health program for all primary schools An early intervention program set to roll out in primary schools across the state aims to provide stable, school-based mental health support for younger students, writes MYKE BARTLETT.
Schools Stopping before they start: why pre-service teachers need help to stay the course Preservice teacher OSCAR JOLLY warns that the cost of training means our education system is losing teachers before they even graduate.
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.
Schools Oh, the places you’ll go with YABBA The Young Australian Best Book Awards are beaming some of Australia’s most popular children’s book authors and illustrators directly into classrooms.
For everyone Getting in the good books at Northcote High School library At Northcote High, a cultural audit is unearthing inappropriate books and starting important conversations to create a more culturally safe and aware school community.
For everyone Positive memories of the ‘rural school’ LOUISE SWINN reports on the ‘Rural school’ model, once in operation in inner Melbourne schools, devised to train student teachers destined for country postings.
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 AEU member transforms school into urban farm As the inaugural environmental education specialist at Athol Road Primary, teacher Bryan Hunter has transformed his school into a full-scale urban farm.
For everyone The change-makers in teaching With a staff shortage crisis looming in our public education system, LOUISE SWINN talks to members who came to teaching later and discovered big rewards.
For everyone A celebration of Indigenous voices This year’s World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education brought together thousands of educators to share inspiration and ideas. The AEU’s First Nations project officers report on the highlights.
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.
For everyone Myths about school funding – and how to bust them Writer and social commentator JANE CARO provides her comprehensive guide to dismantling the most common falsehoods about how Australia’s schools are funded.
Schools The price of pride Everyone deserves respect at school but, for LGBTQIA+ teachers, coming out can still feel fraught with danger.
For everyone Wild about reading In her latest book, bestselling author Sally Rippin has launched a passionate inquiry into how the system is letting down students with complex learning needs.
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 Strengthening cultural connections Westgrove Primary School’s Indigenous students program is thriving, thanks to the dedication of two AEU members.
For everyone CoPower to the people CoPower came about when a bunch of union members realised they could affect change in the world of energy retailing with one simple plan.
Schools Supporting trans kids As a child of the seventies, HEATHER GALLAGHER thought she was a ‘woke’ parent. Then her child came out as trans.