Welcome to the AEU News magazine

The latest news, features and advice from AEU Victoria.

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Campaigning for Yes

Unions have a vital role to play in achieving justice and recognition for Australia’s First Nations people through the Voice and beyond, to Treaty and Truth.

TAFE & Adult Provision

TAFE teachers: a goldmine

EDWINA PRESTON: With too many teachers contemplating a return to industry, the government must recognise that TAFE is nothing without its teachers.

Early Childhood

The space to try things out

At Brenbeal Children’s Centre, the ‘risky play’ space means that children can explore their physical world with unabashed freedom. Kindergarten teacher Linda Churchyard talks about the benefits for children’s development.

In-depth

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A healthier masculinity

How can schools successfully navigate the tricky territory of misogyny, transform conversations on crucial topics such as consent and respectful relationships, and
provide a blueprint for healthier versions of masculinity?

Schools

Speaking up

Teacher Glen Fearnett has talked courageously about the abuse he suffered on a school camp as a child.

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Stronger and smarter: using the Social Change Library

For anyone wanting to make the world a better place, The Commons Social Change Library is a one-stop shop for resources and a remarkable educational resource

Schools

Deadly allies

When it comes to Indigenous education, Ashley Park Primary is committed to sharing the cultural load and creating the next generation of change-makers.

The Australian Education Union is you, your colleagues and thousands of other people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to enjoy the support and advice we offer our members.

News

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AEU win in ‘off-duty’ case for school camps

Teachers and ES will now be paid for overnight hours spent on school camps, backed by a funding boost from government, following major win in Fair Work dispute over time in lieu.

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Making things better

With campaigns and union action achieving positive reforms across the country, it’s good to be reminded that advocating for change can be
very rewarding.

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Our 2023 AEU award winners

As well as bringing together our hard-working reps, the annual AEU Reps Conference is an opportunity for them to hop onto the red carpet and celebrate the auspicious Reps Awards.

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A solid start: empowering young people in the workplace

The Young Workers Centre wants to give young people a safe, healthy and confident start to their working lives.

Opinion

More Opinion

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Film review: Sweet As

Jub Clerc’s luminous debut feature is about a young woman struggling in a fractious home until her cop brother ships her onto an outback photography bus tour for troubled kids.

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The art of navigation: why teaching is more art than science

TRAVIS MCKENZIE: Convinced the science of teaching has made a perfect map of education, we have taken our eyes off the road, certain that if we just follow the guidebooks we will get to our destination.

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The Lowdown: Reforming Roald

MYKE BARTLETT: In updating classic children’s novels to be more inclusive for a contemporary readership, do we risk masking our progress?

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Ahead by a country mile

During term time, most teachers go above and beyond in every aspect of their job – and they’ve got the step count to prove it.

Member Advice

More Member Advice

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Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered

Our answers to the most common questions reaching our Member Support team in Term 2, 2023.

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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.

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My Favourite Things: The Commons Social Change Library

Preparing to campaign for a cause or planning a lesson on the history of political activism? The Commons Social Change Library is your one-stop shop.

Welcome to the AEU News magazine

For everyone

Campaigning for Yes

TAFE & Adult Provision

TAFE teachers: a goldmine

Early Childhood

The space to try things out

For everyone

A healthier masculinity

Schools

Speaking up

For everyone

Stronger and smarter: using the Social Change Library

Schools

Deadly allies

The Australian Education Union is you, your colleagues and thousands of other people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to enjoy the support and advice we offer our members.

For everyone

AEU win in ‘off-duty’ case for school camps

For everyone

Making things better

For everyone

Our 2023 AEU award winners

For everyone

A solid start: empowering young people in the workplace

For everyone

Film review: Sweet As

For everyone

The art of navigation: why teaching is more art than science

For everyone

The Lowdown: Reforming Roald

For everyone

Ahead by a country mile

For everyone

Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered

For everyone

Women’s Focus: Why are we still defending women-only spaces?

For everyone

My Favourite Things: The Commons Social Change Library

Schools

New Educators: No teacher should have to work for free

Every School Every Child

Preschool Funding Now!

Rebuild with TAFE

Member Benefits