For everyone Women’s focus: Uniting to fix the system The best way you can change the system is through unity, solidarity and by standing up for the entitlements you need and deserve.
Schools New educators: Breaking down barriers Earlier this term, I worked alongside Alexandria as they completed a three-week internship as part of the Union Summer program.
For everyone My Favourite Things: Voice to Parliament referendum resources The best resources to support our understanding of the upcoming referendum on a Voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Schools ES network: Making the VGSA work for you This term has been all about embedding the Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA) 2022 and making sure that the Long
For everyone Q&A: your Term 1 questions answered Our answers to the most common questions reaching our Member Support team in Term 1, 2023.
Schools CRT network: Celebrating hard-won improvements As we get into the swing of 2023, it’s worth reflecting upon our achievements over the past year. CRTs have achieved a lot, but there are plenty of potential wins to keep striving for.
For everyone Safety matters: Making safety a priority The year is set to bring some positive changes in the world of health and safety, along with some great opportunities to create safer working environments for everyone.
For everyone Money matters: Make a will but don’t forget your super The need to establish a will to ensure your personal wishes are met after you die are well documented. Having
Schools Principal class: Respect for our profession Time in lieu also represents a win that enables us to build respect for our profession – just as assessment and planning time and the laptop wins did in previous decades.
Schools School induction – setting new teachers up for success Induction for new teachers is where shared goals are outlined and solidarity starts.
For everyone Women’s focus: What would education be without us? A conversation about what education workplaces would look like without women can be the stimulus a deeper discussion about equality.
For everyone Stopping gendered violence in the workplace Workplace hazards manifest in many forms. Others aren’t always immediately apparent, including gendered violence.
For everyone The Law & You: A bigger bite of the biscuits The Albanese government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill seeks to widen employees’ right to bargain with multiple employers as a key path to higher wages.
Schools Adaptive leadership and staffing shortages The AEU is campaigning for system-level responses to the staffing crisis, with PCA members managing the toughest challenges since the 1990s.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 4 questions answered Our answers to the most common questions reaching our Member Support team in Term 4, 2022.
Schools Working collectively gives you power Taking part in planning and consultation puts ES members in the best position to drive constructive change in the workplace.
Schools Casuals call for change The more that CRT members participate in the union and get active, the more power we have to change things for the better.
For everyone Smart investing during tough times Now is a great time to make sensible investments, including salary sacrifice contributions to superannuation.
For everyone OHS includes mental health There has been an increase in mental health claims across the entire public sector, leading many employers to focus on mental health and safety as a key priority moving forward.
Schools New educators: Redefining community With constant change in the classroom and ongoing advances in education-related technology, early career teachers are perfectly placed to lead our profession into this new era.