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.
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 It’s a kind of magic: AI and the future of education JEFF SPARROW believes artificial intelligence is raising key questions about the very nature and purpose of education.
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.
For everyone The right to protest Recent government crackdowns on acts of civil disobedience by climate activists should alarm all union members, writes ANWEN CRAWFORD.
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 Trading places: young women are taking up the tools EDWINA PRESTON: The trades are not only, increasingly, a great option for girls and young women, they’ve got more cred than ever.
TAFE & Adult Provision Clearing the lines of communication A new deal at disability service provider Nadrasca is a win for tenacious negotiation, with a little help from one humble union member.
For everyone Telling our own stories: a school musical forging First Nations connections Clifton Hill Primary’s most recent school production was an ambitious project that forged connections with First Nations cultures across the country.
For everyone Women’s focus: Uniting to fix the system The best way you can change the system is through unity, solidarity and by standing up for the entitlements you need and deserve.
For everyone Half a century of wisdom With 50 years of teaching under her belt, Diane Bassett has seen the enormous changes that have come about because of union activism.
Schools New educators: Breaking down barriers Earlier this term, I worked alongside Alexandria as they completed a three-week internship as part of the Union Summer program.
For everyone Reading is cool A.J. BETTS: Kids are not only reading, they’re boasting about it, loudly and proudly, with the help of their smartphones.
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 My Favourite Things: Voice to Parliament referendum resources The best resources to support our understanding of the upcoming referendum on a Voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.