All sectors Victorians call for educators to be vaccinated as a priority Describing the Morrison government’s vaccine rollout as an “absolute shambles”, the AEU continues calls for education staff to be prioritised for COVID-19 vaccines.
TAFE & Adult Provision Resetting TAFE for the future The Victorian government must push for adequate funding from the federal Morrison government in the new National Skills Agreement to meet the costs of delivery and protect the future of TAFE.
Schools Assessment should be fair, equitable and inclusive Politically motivated standardised testing models do not benefit the student, and need to be dropped in favour of meaningful, classroom-based assessments.
Early Childhood VECTEA 2020 approved The new Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement provides the professional recognition that early childhood members so rightly deserve.
TAFE & Adult Provision Union helps secure a win for disability advocates The federal government has been forced to abandon plans to implement independent assessment reforms for the NDIS following severe backlash from unions and other disability advocates.
Schools Technology and teaching The AEU Education Committee has developed a draft technology and teaching policy outlining the union’s position on the use of technology in classrooms.
Schools Tudge’s failure on teacher review Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge’s new teacher review demonstrates the continued failure of the Morrison government to deliver the funding and resources that would make the real difference to student performance.
All sectors Vote yes to taking action on the VGSA! The union is urging all schools members to vote yes to your right to take industrial action for a better workplace agreement.
For everyone VGSA campaign: the bigger the better is truer than ever Victorian educators across the schools, TAFE, early childhood and the disability sector stand at a crossroads. Strength in numbers will get us where we need to be.
For everyone Claiming medical expenses for workplace injury Adviceline Lawyers successfully assisted a teacher’s aide who suffered an injury after tripping over in the classroom.
For everyone Legal news: Union win for HSR rights The AEU has ensured the right of all Health and Safety Representatives in Victoria to obtain relevant information pertaining to workplace incidents.
For everyone News in brief: Term 3, 2021 Our summaries of some of the news highlights from recent weeks.
Schools It’s about time to vote YES! Standing still won’t achieve a new Schools Agreement – it’s time to ramp up pressure on the state government to deliver.
For everyone Trust in the professionals What we need is the time and space to do the work we are qualified and trained to do; to be given the professional trust to educate our students, without constant interference.
For everyone Support for CRTs coping with COVID Casual Relief Teachers have faced substantial challenges during these testing times, with the lack of ongoing security taking a considerable toll.
Schools Schools funding wars not over yet Since Scott Morrison became prime minister in 2018 it seems every major event has provided yet another excuse to throw more money at Australia’s private schools.
TAFE & Adult Provision Calls to secure TAFE funding to rebuild the economy Members send a message to politicians that now, more than ever, investing in TAFE means investing in a positive future for us all.
Early Childhood The push to secure two years of kinder ramps up Lockdowns will not distract us from holding the Morrison government to account for continuing to fail our youngest Australians, with the AEU leading the charge to secure funding for two years of preschool for every child.
Early Childhood Introducing Heidi After the departure of Lily Ames, we are delighted to welcome Heidi Ratje as our new Deputy Vice President of EC.
Early Childhood Preschool Funding Now… and into the future With four-year-old preschool secured, we now need to turn our attention to ensuring a full two years of preschool for all children.