All sectors Federal Budget an important step towards what’s possible Full funding for public schools in Central Australia is a small but vital step towards the federal Labor government’s promise to reach full funding for every school across the nation. Until that happens, the underfunding of our public schools remains “a national shame”.
For everyone From your president: Working together Amid significant professional and industrial challenges, wonderful things continue to happen in public education – many of them driven by AEU members.
Schools Show some respect: government must act on workforce shortages As schools struggle to manage significant workload shortages, the union is urging governments to take up its plan to attract, retain and respect our education workforce.
Early Childhood Equity starts early We can now celebrate that, our youngest Victorians and their families have access to free kindergarten for every three and four-year-old child who attends a funded preschool program.
TAFE & Adult Provision Time to organise for a better deal in TAFE Along with positive investment in the vocational education sector, teachers must be recognised as the backbone of TAFE.
Schools Changing curriculum is workload Too often, teachers are served up changes to the curriculum within timeframes that suit politicians, not the profession or our students.
For everyone The legal path to voice, treaty, truth With a Constitution that allows the passing of racist legislation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people need a voice on the laws that affect them, writes AEU industrial officer MICHAEL McIVER.
Schools Building ES networks It is impossible to imagine schools without the invaluable work of education support staff.
For everyone ‘Unions for Yes’ backing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament A Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is central to the union movement’s core values of equality and a fair go for all.
Schools Action overdue on school funding There are no excuses for further delays on fixing the state and federal agreements that have led to the profound inequity in the funding of our schools.
For everyone Prouder than ever: union members march at Midsumma The union contingent was bigger than ever at this year’s Midsumma Pride march in February.
For everyone What to do about ChatGPT? As we grapple with the implications of AI for education, AEU research officer KIRSTEN SADLER has gathered some advice on navigating the challenges.
For everyone Legal news: Working in your favour The industrial team has had a busy start to 2023, including preparing evidence for a case on time in lieu for teachers attending school camps.
For everyone A force for change As we celebrate the historic achievement of universal access to preschool in Victoria, the AEU is focused on empowering members to drive further positive change within education and the wider community.
For everyone The AEU awards are on again! The 2023 awards recognising the efforts of our hard-working reps, sub-branches, and health and safety officers are now open – so get your nominations in.
For everyone News in brief: Term 1, 2023 Quality would be slashed with one-year masters The AEU has denounced the proposal for a one-year Master of Education degree
For everyone Free TAFE – what it means for you and your students The Albanese government’s first budget, in October 2022, announced that all states and territories had committed to an interim one-year
TAFE & Adult Provision Facing change together in the disability sector It’s important to know what the workplace agreement or award you work under contains, along with your rights and obligations,
For everyone Hidden entitlements for long-term injury A teacher unexpectedly discovered he was eligible for compensation for an injury developed over a decade working in special schools.
TAFE & Adult Provision Pressure on state government in lead up to new TAFE agreement As we continue negotiations for a new TAFE teachers agreement, it’s time to put maximum pressure on the Andrews government to address excessive workloads and lift salaries across the sector.