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HSRs and union reps have shone during COVID

Health and safety reps have been magnificent in utilising their OHS training to ensure the health and safety of their colleagues, students and the wider community throughout the COVID crisis.

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The law & you: Knowing your rights under JobKeeper 2.0

Some AEU members have relied on JobKeeper during the pandemic, but the rules have changed and you need to know how.

Schools

Introducing the CRT Association Executive

CRT members have formed a new group within the AEU, the ‘CRT Association Executive’. Representing the interests of CRT members, this group is leading activities to grow our power.

Schools

Building networks for new educators

Any new educator, whether student or teacher, should stay connected with the AEU. We work together, and we look out for each other, helping to make those early years in the teaching profession the best possible experience.

Schools

Leading a paradigm shift

As we look towards the end of ‘the longest school year’ in history, principal class (PCA) members are undertaking annual planning with a different mindset.

Schools

An inclusive plan for specialist settings

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education and Training has neglected specialist schools when planning and developing policies and/or safety guidelines.

Schools

Ensuring ES entitlements

There are a couple of conditions schools must satisfy before they are able to require ES to attend during their annual leave.

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Car costs: the real story

There are number of factors that determine the actual cost of running your car as opposed to the perceived cost.

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Q&A: your Term 4 questions answered

Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 4.

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Q&A: your Term 3 questions answered

Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 3 2020.

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Super under attack

The Morrison government is wanting to block federal legislation to increase compulsory super for reasons that are purely ideological.

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A pivotal moment for OHS

Our OHS team has been working hard to ensure we are as responsive as we can be during the COVID-19 crisis to assist our health and safety reps (HSRs) in their vital work to keep workplaces safe.

Schools

ES consultation is essential

The fast-changing nature of the COVID-19 crisis makes good consultation essential for ES staff.

Schools

Building CRT communities

Because CRTs work across multiple schools, developing a sense of camaraderie with colleagues can be difficult.

Schools

From new educator to organiser

Meet Katerina Duckstein, who has recently joined the team at the AEU, working as a graduate teacher/universities organiser alongside Adam Surmacz.

Schools

PCA matters: leading culturally responsive schools

A smoking ceremony held last at Boronia West Primary School was an important day in the school’s quest to build a more inclusive culture.

Early Childhood

Unlearning racism in early childhood

As an early childhood teacher, mother and proud Yanyuwa, Garawa and Larrakia woman, Shannon Bourke is passionate about authentic early childhood experiences for all children and enhancing outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Schools

Student teachers in the year of COVID-19

The AEU has been working hard to ensure student and preservice teachers won’t be disadvantaged in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A change in personnel at the AEU

Many HSRs have had to confront the challenge of how to maintain consultation, how to identify hazards and how to seek input from those they represent when everyone is working remotely.

Schools

PCA matters: Australia’s educational leaders step up

Public school leaders have ensured that in spite of the overwhelming disruption caused by COVID-19, all students continued to have access to quality teaching and learning.