Schools Stepping up AEU members Kathy Sharp and Melissa Mavrids went on a journey of transformation as participants in this year’s Anna Stewart Memorial Project.
For everyone Women’s Focus: Why are we still defending women-only spaces? As the 2023 AEU Women’s Conference approaches on 19 August, we are hearing the annual cry of “what about men?” reverberating throughout some education workplaces.
For everyone Standing with Zelda Feminist activist and equality campaigner Zelda D’Aprano is being remembered and celebrated with a bronze statue at the Victorian Trades Hall.
For everyone A Question of Age, Jacinta Parsons – ABC Books Broadcaster Jacinta Parsons writes about ageing in a woman’s body as someone in her midlife, reflecting on youth and looking down the barrel of menopause.
For everyone Roe vs Wade: what does it mean for Australia? With some right-wing politicians and ‘pro-life’ lobbyists bolstered by America’s new abortion laws, the fight to protect abortion rights in Australia is ongoing.
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 A union of one’s own Musician, writer, teacher and AEU organiser Edwina Preston is passionate about the links between art, feminism and union power.
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 Towards gender equality We must make sure the federal government hears women’s voices in the campaign for adequate school funding.