Equality

All articles with the tag Equality.

For everyone

Essential link in the chain of history: meet activist Alva Geikie

Alva Geikie is among the few remaining feminist activists who built the women’s liberation movement in Victoria, helping to pave the way for equal pay.

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Putting gendered violence in schools on the agenda

A new study by DR STEPHANIE WESCOTT and PROFESSOR STEVEN ROBERTS has found that misogyny and sexual harassment are rife in schools. They are calling for zero tolerance across the system.

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Why gendered violence is union business

With a new study showing the extent of gendered violence in our schools, we need to work together to make every workplace safe for everyone.

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The motherhood penalty: the case for accessible early childhood education and care

In Australia, a woman’s loss of earnings after having children is greater than almost any other nation. The solution? More accessible early childhood education and care, writes The Parenthood CEO GEORGIE DENT.

Early Childhood

Early childhood campaigns reach a critical point

The AEU is running twin campaigns at state and federal level to ensure that kindergarten teachers and educators are paid the wages they deserve and that their centres are properly funded.

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Our 2020 vision

The AEU is currently working on a three-year plan to win better lives for members, grow the union’s power and improve conditions across all our sectors.

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Are you replaceable?

With digital technologies on the rise, is the teaching part of being a teacher at risk?

Schools

Building Tradeblocks

The award-winning Tradeblock cafe at the Victorian College of the Deaf gives its students practical skills to help them thrive in the workplace.

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TAFE & Adult Provision

Green thumbs and big smiles: disability education in the garden

Working with clients on re-vegetation and recycling projects, disability educator and horticulturalistCraig Bennetts has combined his passions.

Schools

Deaf mettle: the school choir that signs

Furlong Park School for Deaf Children students are smashing down barriers, tearing up bike tracks, playing soccer matches and performing at the Arts Centre.

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The long fight for fairness

While corporations make ever-greater profits, Australians are experiencing increased inequality, stagnant wages and insecure work. ACTU SECRETARY SALLY MCMANUS explains why the campaign for a ‘fair go’ is more important than ever.