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What next for a disability sector in crisis?

Three disability support workers recently made redundant tell us what needs to change.

Schools

Overworked and undervalued: workload in the spotlight

As negotiations for a new Schools Agreement get underway, greater community awareness and high-profile inquiries are building pressure on government to address the workload crisis in the profession.

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Legal news: A fair road to recovery

When first joining the union, you may not realise how vital our legal services can be. Along with hard-fought improvements to pay and conditions, members can benefit from advice and representation in all aspects of employment law.

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Prison teacher left at risk

Adviceline Injury Lawyers represented a TAFE teacher in three-week hearing after he was left to work alone with more than 20 prison inmates and no means of communication when an incident occurred.

Schools

Welcome reforms for students with disability

The union has welcomed the Victorian government’s $1.5bn investment in support for students with disability in schools, allowing many more to access the specialist support they need.

Schools

CRTs worse off thanks to government failure

The Victorian government’s failure to keep its promise to agency CRTs has allowed some agencies to cut wages and add costs for schools.

Schools

Message on workload is clear

The resources to address excessive workloads must be on the table in negotiations for a new Schools Agreement.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Rebuild TAFE, rebuild Australia

The push to save TAFE continues in Victoria and nationally, with the launch of a new campaign, #RebuildwithTAFE.

The Australian Education Union is you, your colleagues and thousands of other people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to enjoy the support and advice we offer our members.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Making it real for TAFE

The Andrews government’s response to two very different reports into vocational education and training will show whether it is serious about following through on its pledge to save TAFE.

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From your president: Maintaining the momentum for change

We know that listening to those affected is a vital first step in acknowledging trauma, repairing damage and achieving positive change.

Early Childhood

Members vote yes to new deal

Members covered by the EEEA have voted ‘yes’ to endorse a new deal that delivers substantial pay rises and improved working conditions for early childhood teachers and educators.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Protecting a vital workforce

Cuts to the NDIS Price Guide, coupled with inflexible changes to eligibility criteria, has led to a crisis in the disability sector.

Early Childhood

Strong support for historic early childhood agreements

New agreements achieve significant improvements on the key issues of salaries, pay parity and workload pressures for early childhood members.

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News in brief: Term 1, 2021

COVID vaccine rollout, a simpler PDP process, a new national TAFE campaign, and the enrolment boom in our public schools.

Schools

Getting active for ESP Day

Celebrating ESP Day in the middle of a pandemic wasn’t easy, but a series of webinars meant members could network and get active even when schools were closed.

Schools

Superannuation and part-time claims in the log of claims

Our log of claims for the next Schools Agreement includes a significant change to the way principal salaries are arranged.

TAFE & Adult Provision

What next for a disability sector in crisis?

Schools

Overworked and undervalued: workload in the spotlight

For everyone

Legal news: A fair road to recovery

For everyone

Prison teacher left at risk

Schools

Welcome reforms for students with disability

Schools

CRTs worse off thanks to government failure

Schools

Message on workload is clear

TAFE & Adult Provision

Rebuild TAFE, rebuild Australia

The Australian Education Union is you, your colleagues and thousands of other people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to enjoy the support and advice we offer our members.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Making it real for TAFE

TAFE & Adult Provision

A tale of two reviews

For everyone

From your president: Maintaining the momentum for change

Early Childhood

Members vote yes to new deal

TAFE & Adult Provision

Protecting a vital workforce

Early Childhood

Strong support for historic early childhood agreements

For everyone

News in brief: Term 1, 2021

Schools

Getting active for ESP Day

Schools

Bridging the digital divide

Schools

Campaigns and challenges

Schools

Superannuation and part-time claims in the log of claims

Schools

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