For everyone Education unions call for ceasefire The AEU has called on the Albanese government to advocate for an immediate ceasefire and to support the establishment of a peaceful settlement to the conflict in Israel and Palestine.
Early Childhood A historic moment for early childhood The Fair Work Commission decision authorising the AEU, IEU and UWU to negotiate a joint supported bargaining enterprise agreement means teachers and educators in early learning centres across the country can finally seek wage justice.
Early Childhood Important information about the VECTEA Members working in a community-based standalone EC service or Early Learning Centre are eligible to be part of the Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement (VECTEA).
Early Childhood Additional assistants required for Kindergarten Inclusion Support program The AEU has been advocating for additional support or redirection of funding for Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) packages.
Early Childhood Measuring preschool outcomes Preschool participation and outcomes are being measured as part of new reforms, with improvements on the agenda.
Early Childhood The log rolls on: developing claims for early childhood agreements With the commencement of bargaining for the next VECTEA and EEEA set for early 2024, we have been running log of claims meetings across the state.
Early Childhood The inclusion principle: providing EC education for all children All children have the right to access high-quality education preschool programs, and it is important that we plan for inclusion and inclusive practices.
For everyone Stand up for every child The deliberate underfunding of public schools has to end – and it’s up to us to send this message to our politicians, loud and clear.
Schools Sticking to the plan The long-term planning period is a fitting time to check that your school has correctly implemented any changes brought in with the VGSA 2022.
Schools Not enough action on shortages The new premier and education minister need to deal with workforce shortages as a matter of urgency to ensure that all Victorian students have a permanent teacher.
Schools Updating ES allowances Education support staff are eligible to receive a number of ES-specific allowances, and it is important to ensure they are being paid at the correct rate.
Schools VAGO report: we still have far to go The recent VAGO report into principal health and wellbeing found that the department is not doing enough to protect its school leaders.
Schools Using OHS to manage violence It is important that AEU members and sub-branches work collectively to have gendered violence identified as a hazard.
Schools Shortages crisis a catastrophe With job vacancies growing week on week, Premier Allen needs to do more – and quickly – to tackle the teacher shortage crisis in our schools.
TAFE & Adult Provision Time for TAFEs to listen to their teachers TAFE members working in standalone institutes across the state have taken a united stand for a better deal.
Schools How much louder do we need to be? With too many school staff at breaking point, the AEU is demanding that government takes immediate action to alleviate the teacher shortage crisis.
For everyone From your president: Creating real change Conservative commentators love to argue that “funding isn’t everything”, but everyone who works in public education knows the link between the challenges they face and a long-standing lack of resources.
For everyone Full funding For Every Child The AEU has launched its latest campaign for full funding for public schools with a new report showing that the achievement gap and the resourcing gap are one and the same.
For everyone Setting the agenda We are focused on supporting and empowering members so that, together, we can advocate for changes that benefit us all.