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.
For everyone Out and proud: making school a more welcoming place for LGBTI students Teacher Paula Connolly was determined to give LGBTQIA+ students a say in how the curriculum spoke about (or ignored) them.
For everyone Lifting spirits Proud AEU member Lee-Ann Derrick draws strength from her passion for powerlifting and uses that to help build up her students and colleagues.
For everyone Making some noise During May, DIANA BLYTON and CHARLOTTE GILLESPIE completed the two-week Anna Stewart Memorial Project, exploring women’s important contributions to the union movement.
For everyone The Law & You: Solving the gender pay gap Women should not be paid less than men, it is that simple – and yet, the gender pay gap remains a complex area for legislators.
For everyone Taking a gander at gender As awareness around gender issues grows, young people are leading the pack when it comes to respecting diversity and equality, and schools have a role to play in that.
Schools Drawing attention Casual relief teacher Jessica Walton has written the graphic novel she wanted to read as a queer, disabled teen, and hopes others see themselves in it too.
For everyone A life-changing diagnosis When Clem Bastow was diagnosed with autism at age 36, it brought on a re‑evaluation of many elements from her past and gave her a clearer vision of her world.
For everyone Join the revolution: AEU Women’s Conference 2021 The 2021 AEU Women’s Conference features guest speaker Grace Tame and will be held on 13 November.
Schools Gender: men and the primary problem When we look at busting outdated gender stereotypes, we quite rightly tend to focus on empowering women. But stereotypes can be just as restrictive for men, particularly for those working in a female-dominated field.
For everyone Towards gender equality We must make sure the federal government hears women’s voices in the campaign for adequate school funding.
For everyone Blowing open the boys club Shocking reports of sexual misconduct in Parliament House might finally destroy the insular ‘blokey’ culture and create the gender shift our democracy needs, writes EMMA DAWSON.
For everyone A more equal approach to parenting Juggling parenting with teaching is always a challenge, but a new generation of men is seeking to take on a more equal share of the domestic load, if their workplaces will let them.
For everyone Getting honest about sexuality Young adult author Holden Sheppard argues queer sexuality needs to be depicted openly and honestly to safeguard student’s mental health.
Early Childhood Helping kids bust gender stereotypes Disrupting gender norms and promoting healthy relationships can start with the smallest things and the littlest people, as early childhood teacher REBECCA SIMPSON DAL-SANTO explains.
For everyone When ‘gender blind’ means ‘can’t see women’ Taking pride in its ‘gender neutral’ budget reveals just how blind the Morrison government is to women, and to the true meaning of equality, argues JANE CARO.