For everyone My favourite things: Go-to lesson plan sites 8 Oct 2024 Using lesson plan websites can be a way to incorporate different ways of learning into your teaching. We look at a few good options.
For everyone Strengthening safety in your workplace 7 Oct 2024 Amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act have introduced a ‘positive duty’ for employers, providing AEU members with a new legal framework to tackle gendered violence.
For everyone Teaching Tips: How to retain your passion for the job 7 Oct 2024 This term, experienced teacher Shirley O’Shannessy offers her best advice on how to retain your passion for the job.
For everyone Industrial insight: Playing it safe in the sun 7 Oct 2024 Sun exposure poses significant risks for those who work outside during the day. AEU organiser DANIEL BRODERICK offers advice on how to stay safe in summer – and all year round.
Schools Education support: Working collectively to improve your conditions 7 Oct 2024 This is the time to get together with your education support colleagues and talk about how the year has gone and contribute to workforce planning for 2025.
For everyone Women’s focus: Making equal pay a reality 7 Oct 2024 Genuinely flexible work for both men and women – along with proper compensation in the form of paid parental leave – are vital to closing the gender pay gap.
Schools Casual Relief Teacher Network: Does government value casual teachers? 7 Oct 2024 The AEU is doing all it can to help CRTs make informed choices and avoid schools and casual staff getting ripped off by agencies.
Schools Principal Class Association: Tackling admin and compliance 7 Oct 2024 The AEU is urging principal class members to have their say in the government’s review into administrative and compliance activities in Victorian government schools.
For everyone Money matters: The many benefits of an offset account 7 Oct 2024 What are the financial advantages of having an ‘offset account’ to your mortgage? Financial advisor GEOFF ALLEN breaks it down.
For everyone Safety matters: Bullying is an OHS issue 7 Oct 2024 Given the difficult interpersonal situations often involved, what is the role of a HSR when it comes to bullying in the workplace?
Schools New Educators Network: Summer’s almost here 7 Oct 2024 Term 4 can be a busy time for graduates, which is why the AEU has secured important rights to help reduce workloads for early career teachers.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 4 questions answered 7 Oct 2024 Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns in Term 4, 2024.
For everyone The Law and You: the great disconnect 21 Jul 2024 New workplace laws give employees the right to ‘switch off’. AEU industrial officer MICHAEL McIVER explains how and why educators should make use of this entitlement.
For everyone Workplace complaints: how to respond 20 Jul 2024 No one wants to find themselves the subject of a complaint. But when this happens, the union is here to help, writes AEU professional officer STUART BRACECAMP.
Schools Your top tips for new teachers 19 Jul 2024 AEU members offer their best advice for pre-service teachers on managing their practical placements in schools.
Schools PCA matters: principal wellbeing risk 16 Jul 2024 Our principals and school communities are being asked to carry an increasing and unsustainable workload.
For everyone Women’s matters: zero tolerance to gendered violence 16 Jul 2024 How many minutes of silence is enough to stop gendered violence in our workplaces?
Schools ES matters: making your voice heard 15 Jul 2024 Along with having an education support rep in your sub-branch, all ES need to be active AEU members in your sub-branch and in your region.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 3 questions answered 15 Jul 2024 Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns in Term 3, 2024.
For everyone Safety matters: expanding our health & safety network 15 Jul 2024 If you’re a Health and Sefety Rep feeling unclear about your role, the HSR Network is a great forum to find out more and get all your questions answered.