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.
For everyone Half a century of wisdom With 50 years of teaching under her belt, Diane Bassett has seen the enormous changes that have come about because of union activism.
Early Childhood Future-proofing early childhood education Early childhood teacher Rebecca Simpson is committed to future-proofing her sector’s workforce.
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.
TAFE & Adult Provision Enshrining the right to dignity in the disability sector Mambourin employee Jess Pinter says working in the disability support sector requires compassion, a calm temperament and a keen interest in a broad range of topics.
Schools Reading the fine print Education support member ANA LEVETT cannot tolerate injustice – a driving force in her decision to recently become an AEU rep. She speaks to LOUISE SWINN about the everyday successes and joys of her role.
Schools Be the change you want to see First Nations teacher and advocate Tanna Draper Nagas is helping lead the way for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
For everyone Mind, heart and spirit Two foundational pillars – the Reggio Emilia philosophy and First Nations knowledge – have formed the basis of this Early Childhood Teacher of the Year’s joyful and deeply felt approach to teaching and learning.
Schools Community first When Ayse Alanci put up her hand to become union sub-branch president at the start of 2020, she could not have predicted what the year would bring.
For everyone The power and the passion Whether in his role as school leader or as representative on the Board of Reconciliation Victoria, proud Noongar man Tom Cazaly brings boundless energy and a belief in the power of the collective.
For everyone Together, at a distance The day she said goodbye to her students was heart-breaking, but primary teacher Kiah Wright was determined to make remote learning work.
TAFE & Adult Provision Still learning after all these years Teacher Craig Jones has seen a lot of changes over his four decades at TAFE, but has always been happy to learn something new.
Schools Onwards and upwards Rendered a quadriplegic after a random accident, STEM teacher Gary Bass has become the ultimate example of turning every challenge into an opportunity.
Schools Old-school activist Laverton teacher Jan van Dalfsen has a long history of firebrand activism, with a strong focus on student-led teaching and resisting what he calls a “factory model” of schooling.
Early Childhood Why getting early childhood education right could change the world When Simone Callaghan Dawson Lucas left the advertising industry for preschool teaching, she found her passion and her calling.
TAFE & Adult Provision Green thumbs and big smiles: disability education in the garden Working with clients on re-vegetation and recycling projects, disability educator and horticulturalist CRAIG BENNETTS has combined his passions.
Schools Teaching art as a part of everyday life Specialist primary teacher Rosie Wositzky-Jones is determined to give her students the same exposure to creativity she experienced growing up.