Schools Have your say in the next VGSA 26 Feb 2025 The first term of 2025 marks the start of our VGSA log of claims process for AEU members in schools. This is members’ chance to influence what’s in the next Schools Agreement.
Schools Modernisation, revitalisation for stronger education 25 Feb 2025 The latest AEU–Monash University paper calls for a dramatic shift in thinking about the provision of education to improve the outcomes for members and their students.
For everyone A skilled approach to writing reports 8 Oct 2024 With workloads a significant issue for AEU members across the board, one school has found a way to reduce the pressure.
Schools Time in lieu for camps – what does the $130m win mean? 20 Jul 2023 New arrangements for how time in lieu on camps operates have been agreed by the AEU and the Department of Education.
Schools Putting foster on the roster 3 Apr 2023 New foster care leave in the Schools Agreement has meant a lot for one member, both for practical reasons and as a show of moral support from her fellow union members.
Schools Time in lieu dispute 19 Mar 2023 The AEU is in court to defend its case that, given their duty of care to students, teachers and ES should be considered ‘on call’ when attending school camps outside normal working hours.
Schools VGSA helping ES get paid for every “hat they wear” 7 Dec 2022 Along with revised Dimensions of Work, the VGSA 2022 includes range reviews to properly reflect the scope and complexity of education support roles. LOUISE SWINN reports.
Schools Better support for the “tough gig” of parenting 7 Dec 2022 The new VGSA brings major improvements in leave entitlements to address the gender gap, and help both parents spend more time with their babies.
For everyone Play school 20 Sep 2022 It took a student going unscored in a subject that TRAVIS MACKENZIE thought was inherently fun to remind him that the high-stakes game of VCE can take the fun out of anything.
Schools Time for members to benefit from VGSA 2022 20 Sep 2022 The AEU has developed a comprehensive implementation guide to support schools members in getting the most from their entitlements.
Schools PPDs offer workload relief 13 Sep 2022 The new VGSA 2022 provisions provide greater flexibility for utilising Professional Practice Days to manage class-related work.
Schools It’s about time in lieu 13 Sep 2022 The new VGSA reduces workload pressures, giving teachers and ES time in lieu for structured school activities.
Schools Teacher work and the VGSA 2022 13 Sep 2022 New clauses in the VGSA 2022 focus on the allocation of teacher work, prioritising core work and allowing much-needed time for planning and preparation.
Schools Saying yes to ES improvements 13 Sep 2022 Revised Dimensions of Work and student supervision arrangements in the new agreement reflect the true scope and complexity of education support roles.
Schools Sharpening our clauses 13 Sep 2022 The VGSA 2022 increases allowances, and improves clauses on excess and on flexible work.
Schools Attendance and other VGSA 2022 wins 13 Sep 2022 The VGSA 2022 brings with it significant wins on attendance, leave and consultation that will make an immediate difference to members’ lives.
Schools Your VGSA 2022 explained 6 Jul 2022 The new VGSA makes decisive improvements to the working lives of members in schools. While awaiting approval from the Fair Work Commission, we break down some of the more complex clauses to help you get the most from your entitlements.
Schools Improving teachers’ working lives with the new VGSA 5 Jul 2022 The VGSA features several new measures to reduce teacher workload and give members greater autonomy and control over their professional lives.
Schools Implementing principal workload clauses in the new VGSA 5 Jul 2022 It is essential that principals understand new consultation clauses in the VGSA to benefit schools and their leadership teams.
Schools Major wins for ES members in new VGSA 4 Jul 2022 With major changes to the Dimensions of Work, we’ll be supporting ES members in checking their duties to ensure they’re correctly classified.