For everyone Play school 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.
For everyone The Circumstances As LUCY TRELOAR has discovered, being active in society is key to its existence, to social cohesion and, ultimately, to our wellbeing.
Early Childhood Looking out for burnout and ensuring your wellbeing The end of the year is the ideal time to draw breath, reflect on an unprecedentedly challenging couple of years
For everyone Dreaming of better times LUCY TRELOAR: As it is still largely the victims of workplace abuse, rather than the perpetrators, who are penalised for reporting, the empowering effects of collective action are vitally important.
For everyone People at work LUCY TRELOAR: Workplaces are incredibly complex – like ponds with endlessly intersecting ripples. The reach of a difficult person can be vast.
For everyone Becoming better and braver From the bushfires of summer and autumn, to the reverberations of the COVID crisis, it’s little wonder that emotional exhaustion became our new normal, writes LUCY TRELOAR.
For everyone Reflecting on life in lockdown Although lockdown has exaggerated difference and difficulties, it’s also provided an opportunity to reexamine our lives, writes LUCY TRELOAR.
For everyone My Favourite Things:Calming movies for kids in lockdown Kids cooped up? We have unearthed a library of gentle but enthralling films that won’t leave young ones dizzy.
For everyone Helping students get smart about anxiety Anxiety can be a serious barrier to learning, but there are ways of helping these students develop their strengths, writes child psychologist ANDREW FULLER.
For everyone Dropping the mask: an introvert’s guide to teaching Teaching can be confronting for introverts. Remote learning might help us find a way to perform our roles while still remaining true to ourselves, writes LUCY TRELOAR.
Schools Boosting belonging at school lasts a lifetime How strongly a student believes they belong at their school can shape not only their academic performance, but also their future wellbeing.
For everyone Your guide to taking maternity leave Supportive colleagues and union advice can make all the difference when it comes time for school teachers to return from maternity leave.
Schools Getting off the phones Despite a few teething problems, the statewide school mobile phone ban looks like being a good call, according to AEU members.
For everyone Starting afresh LUCY TRELOAR: back to work after a break can be hard, there are things we can all do to make the adjustment easier.
For everyone 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.
For everyone The problem with perfection LUCY TRELOAR: The connections between perfectionism and mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders are alarming but not altogether surprising.
Schools Disrupting the narrative: one school’s approach to student wellbeing An inner Melbourne school servicing children from the local public housing estate has prioritised mental health and positive relationships as the necessary basis for learning.