For everyone Q&A: your Term 1 questions answered 8 Feb 2024 Our answers to the most common questions reaching our Member Support team in Term 1, 2024.
For everyone The Law & You: Tackling the rise in workplace violence 8 Feb 2024 The AEU is renewing its focus on work-related violence following a reported rise in physical and non-physical forms of occupational violence.
Schools Sharing strength and knowledge 8 Feb 2024 As we enter a new school year, the AEU has made recommendations to the department about further reducing principal workload, and better monitoring principal health and wellbeing outcomes.
For everyone Shaking it up 8 Feb 2024 It’s summer, and you’ve returned to work after a well-earned break. You’ve either been to the Taylor Swift concert or
Early Childhood Keeping safe teaching loads in early childhood 8 Feb 2024 Get to know the safeguards in place to ensure the workloads of kindergarten teachers remain within healthy limits.
Schools Giving CRTs the respect they deserve 8 Feb 2024 CRTs have always been a vital part of our education system – but during ongoing workforce shortages, they have been more important than ever.
Schools Campaigning for paid placements for all 8 Feb 2024 In 2024, the AEU continues to campaign with pre-service members to win paid placements for all teaching students.
Schools Keeping ES in the plan 8 Feb 2024 It is crucial that Education Support staff are involved in Long-Term Planning.
For everyone Mental health is an OHS issue 8 Feb 2024 Mental health injuries make up approximately 16% of all WorkCover claims across Victoria – this is why HSRs are more important than ever.
For everyone Strategies for reducing your mortgage 8 Feb 2024 With many of us struggling with high inflation and interest rates, we offer some advice on how to make savings on your mortgage.
Schools Your employment ‘intentions and preferences’ for the upcoming year 24 Oct 2023 Towards the end of Term 4, many members are asked about their employment preferences for the upcoming year. So, if you intend to make changes, what do you need to do?
For everyone My Favourite Things: Then and now 4 Oct 2023 The rate of technological change means workplaces look different every year. Here we celebrate some new additions, and (hazily) recollect the long-lost past.
Schools New educators: Empowering the next gen 3 Oct 2023 Pre-service teachers know their value, they can articulate their needs, and they are beginning to recognise their power.
Schools When colleagues say they are not OK 2 Oct 2023 Many of us are well versed at asking our friends and colleagues: ‘Are you OK?’ But would you know what to do if someone says ‘No’?
For everyone Temporary transfers: understand your rights 2 Oct 2023 In our new regular column focused on members’ industrial entitlements, we offer detailed advice on temporary transfers. So if you’re thinking about changing schools, read this first!
For everyone Women’s focus: Get up, stand up 2 Oct 2023 With year one of our Gender Equality Action Plans underway and plans for year two in development, we are already seeing real changes in organisational culture.
Schools Principal class: Achieving proper recognition 1 Oct 2023 While administering time in lieu has its challenges for principals, it is pleasing to see our members get behind this positive change to staff working conditions.
For everyone Money matters: It’s super and it’s yours 30 Sep 2023 With the superannuation guarantee rising to 12% in 2025, compulsory super offers a fantastic investment opportunity for members.
Schools Ensuring ES entitlements 29 Sep 2023 The AEU wants to ensure all education support staff understand their rights and entitlements and ensure they are being implemented properly in their workplace.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 3 questions answered 27 Sep 2023 Our answers to the most common questions reaching our Member Support team in Term 3, 2023.