For everyone The Term 3 issue of AEU News is ready for you! Our latest issue is packed with stories of educators who have found different ways to support each other through this extraordinary year and build a crucial sense of community.
For everyone The ongoing disruption The AEU has continued to advocate for members at every stage throughout the pandemic, as schools focus on maintaining continuity of learning for students.
For everyone Together, at a distance The day she said goodbye to her students was heart-breaking, but primary teacher Kiah Wright was determined to make remote learning work.
For everyone Off the beaten track Mobile library and art vans have been travelling to rural and regional primary schools for decades now, bringing cultural experiences to Victorian communities that would otherwise struggle to access them.
For everyone COVID life: principals and graduates on a year like no other Working at school in a pandemic has been difficult for all educators, but no more so than for those running the show or learning the ropes.
For everyone The law & you: Cracking down on wage theft Under new legislation, wage theft is finally a criminal offence in Victoria, with severe penalties for employers who try to rip off their workers.
For everyone From your branch secretary: staying strong together The AEU has been supporting members and advocating for educators at every level in what has arguably been the most challenging situation in living memory.
For everyone Compensation for mental health injury AIL recently negotiated a six-figure settlement for a teacher following a psychiatric injury she sustained after being significantly overworked.
For everyone Legal news: Ensuring member rights and safety The AEU’s industrial team has had a number of positive outcomes for members in Term 3.
For everyone News in brief: Term 3, 2020 A wrap-up of local and international news affecting AEU members and public education in Term 3, 2020.
For everyone Talking our language: helping refugee students during COVID-19 A lack of mental health professionals with language skills isn’t the only hurdle in managing the education and wellbeing of recently arrived refugee students, writes STEPHEN A RUSSELL.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 3 questions answered Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 3, 2020.
For everyone Super under attack The Morrison government is wanting to block federal legislation to increase compulsory super for reasons that are purely ideological.
For everyone A pivotal moment for OHS Our OHS team has been working hard to ensure we are as responsive as we can be during the COVID-19 crisis to assist our health and safety reps (HSRs) in their vital work to keep workplaces safe.
Schools ES consultation is essential The fast-changing nature of the COVID-19 crisis makes good consultation essential for ES staff.
Schools Building CRT communities Because CRTs work across multiple schools, developing a sense of camaraderie with colleagues can be difficult.
Schools From new educator to organiser Meet Katerina Duckstein, who has recently joined the team at the AEU, working as a graduate teacher/universities organiser alongside Adam Surmacz.
For everyone Teaching while parenting: an impossible art? Teaching remotely has been a significant challenge for everyone involved. For single parents, it’s been close to impossible, as teacher NICOLA STEPHENS can attest.
Schools The show must go online When remote learning made classroom concerts impossible, Musica Viva found a shift to online helped build a much-needed sense of community, writes MYKE BARTLETT.
For everyone Postcard from Russia Having overcome the many cultural differences – and the cold – DANIEL DEMAINE has found Moscow a gateway to adventure and a wonderful place to teach.