For everyone Standing up for members The AEU legal team are the experts when it comes to the kind of workplace issues faced by educators in the public sector. So, should the need arise, we are here to provide the best advice and representation you can get.
For everyone Safety Matters: it might be compliant, but is it safe? Some of our sectors have specific guidance on safety measures, but when considering whether something is safe, we often need to look beyond whether or not something is simply compliant.
Schools Education support: Dear James… and 2022 return date More than 1,000 education support members sent ‘Dear James’ letters to Victoria’s education minister, conveying a commanding message that cannot be ignored.
Schools And that’s a wrap CRT members have been taking collective action, writing to the state education minister and demanding that he and his government value them and the work they do.
For everyone Why I am in the union While the job seemed challenging, having the support of colleagues made it a more satisfying experience. To truly participate in my profession, then, I needed to be a part of our union.
Schools Respecting our leaders Most school leaders have spent many hours this term working in emergency management due to COVID-19, on top of their already over-full workloads.
For everyone Women’s matters: supporting women to be safe and strong The Gender Equality Act is new legislation requiring Victorian public sector entities to address gender equality in the workplace.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 4 questions answered Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns in Term 4, 2021.
For everyone First home buyers and financial risk Record low interest rates are certainly attractive to anyone taking on a large mortgage to buy their first home. But significant financial risks should not be ignored.
For everyone Our summer reading guide More than ever, AEU members deserve a long and relaxing summer break accompanied by a stack of excellent books. Here are our recommendations and a chance to win a selection!
For everyone Book review: Love and Virtue, Diana Reid (Ultimo) Diana Reid’s debut is a campus novel very much of our times.
For everyone Film review: A Boy Called Christmas (STUDIOCANAL) Clever and inventive, it’s that rare thing – a Christmas treat that won’t leave you with sugar shock.
For everyone Film review: Sun Children (Korshid) (SBS on Demand) Celebrated Iranian director Majid Majidi’s latest in a series of films exploring the fate of children on the margins is one of his most affecting yet.
For everyone TV review: Preppers (ABC TV) Nakkiah Lui’s latest comedy show for the public broadcaster is perfectly timed for our increasingly possible end times.
Early Childhood Resisting punitive ‘reforms’ in early childhood Preschools need secure funding, not a punitive reform agenda from our federal government.
For everyone News in brief: Term 4, 2021 The latest news in brief: AEU ban on MPs visiting schools; ventilation in schools and EC; rapid antigen testing pilot; Alan Tudge condemned.
Schools We all deserve better Since being elected in 2013, successive Coalition governments have denied public school students the resources they need. Instead, they have acted to reinforce privilege, knowing it serves to reinforce their power.
Early Childhood Putting the workforce first Staff in our sector are renowned for putting the needs of children first. Be assured that the AEU is committed to promoting the value of the profession, and to achieving workplace agreements that reflect your worth.
For everyone Legal news: Securing backpay and supporting members The legal team has had another big collective win this term, after Victoria University failed to pay sessional staff appropriately for work completed on the Labour Day public holiday.
For everyone Legal news: Compensation for serious injury at work Adviceline has successfully assisted a teacher working at a special school who sustained an injury while attempting to restrain an aggressive student.