Australian Education Union ACT in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Trade union

Australian Education Union ACT

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6272 7900

Address: 40 Brisbane Avenue 2600 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.aeuact.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Today is National TAFE Day. It's time for governments to invest in TAFE for Australias economic recovery post COVID-19. TAFE has the infrastructure, the workforce and trusted reputation to meet the challenges this moment demands but it must be financially supported by governments. #NationalTAFEday

25.01.2022 Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of Australia, shares her thoughts this Public Education Day. http://www.aeufederal.org.au/news-media//2020/julia-gillard

25.01.2022 Inclusion is a fundamental part of the #PublicEducation system. The idea of acceptance is in its DNA #ProudlyPublic

25.01.2022 Happy Public Education Day!

23.01.2022 Our members are entitled to the same level of security and well-being as other professionals.

23.01.2022 UnionsACT is hosting an online Women's Rights At Work (WRAW) Chat on Monday 25 May to discuss the issues women workers are facing during the current COVID19 pandemic and related conditions in society, work and home. This is a great opportunity to meet other women unionists and workers, share stories and plan for positive change. Click the event link below for more details and to register!

23.01.2022 "I always felt that my teachers had high expectations of me. That was what gave me the strength to go back. #ProudlyPublic #PublicEducation

23.01.2022 Our Education Report Card is out. We've scored the major parties on their education policies ahead of next month's ACT election.

21.01.2022 We're a little late to the game on this one! In case you missed it when it was shared far and wide over the weekend, this video from incredibly talented AEU ACT member CJShawmusic is well worth the watch.

21.01.2022 Jason Kimberley, CEO Cool Australia, shares his thoughts on the importance of public education ahead of Public Education Day on 28 May 2020. #PublicEducationDay http://www.aeufederal.org.au/news-me//2020/jason-kimberley

20.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week 2020. In this together!

19.01.2022 "Worst education outcomes in the country"? Empirically false, and disrespectful of our thousands of amazing educators. Diet is incredibly important, as all school staff know. This policy is welcome. Ms Burch's comments are tone deaf and offensive. For somebody who is vulnerable in her electorate on 17 October, Candice Burch MLA is not helping herself.

19.01.2022 The Parliament of Youth on sustainability is running in 2020! Parliament of Youth gives ACT teachers the great opportunity to empower their students, from kindergarten to year 12, to learn about local environmental issues and have their say about how to make Canberra and the region more sustainable. If you're a primary school, high school or college teacher and interested in incorporating sustainability into your classroom, then the Parliament of Youth is for you.... There will be a Teacher Information Session & Workshop run on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th February. Click the event below for more details!

19.01.2022 Are you in your first few years of teaching? Our New Educator Conference on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 March offers tips and strategies for surviving and thriving during your early career. The conference is completely free for AEU members, fully catered, and you can access paid industrial leave to attend.... Places are limited, so don't miss out! For all the details and to RSVP, visit: bit.ly/newed2020 This year, we're excited to have teacher and writer Gabbie Stroud, author of the bestselling book Teacher, as our keynote speaker. Delivered over two full days, this is a valuable opportunity to meet and network with other new educators and hear from inspirational guest speakers talking about the new educator experience. Youll also get essential advice on what rights and entitlements apply to teachers working in ACT public schools.

18.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC Week. The AEU recognises the contribution made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members in preschools, schools and CIT. http://www.aeufederal.org.au/news-//2020/week-naidoc-week

18.01.2022 "Today we celebrate National TAFE Day. We're excited to share with you a series of blogs and videos from prominent Australians talking about the importance of T...AFE and why investing in TAFE is absolutely critical to Australias economic recovery. Happy TAFE Day!" Correna Haythorpe. Correna Haythorpe

17.01.2022 Question: What's the best way to celebrate International Women's Day with your fellow AEU members? Answer: Our International Women's Day Trivia Night on Thursday 12 March! That was an easy one. If you want to challenge your grey matter a little more - with prizes and bragging rights up for grabs - join us for our second annual IWD Trivia Night on Thursday 12 March from 6-9pm.... Tickets are just $10 for AEU members and $15 for guests who are ineligible for AEU membership, and that includes a drink on arrival and finger food. To book and pay for your seat or a table of up to 10, phone our office on 6272 7900 or email us at [email protected].

17.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE: Today, the Federal President of the AEU, Correna Haythorpe, along with each of the leaders from state and territory branches, has written to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the National Cabinet.

16.01.2022 Workers from across Canberra formed a guard of honour for Calvary Hospital cleaners who went on strike this morning, demanding pay parity with cleaners at Canbe...rra Hospital. Their employer has offered only an insulting 5c payrise. Solidarity to these brave United Workers Union members! We'll all be here in support till your demands are met.

16.01.2022 "People come to a teacher librarian when they are stuck. We are a human version of the 'Room of Requirement'." AEU ACT member Holly Godfree on the importance of teacher librarians, particularly during COVID-19 closures. https://medium.com//school-libraries-good-for-what-ails-ya

16.01.2022 Our priority is always the safety and wellbeing of our members, and we will never apologise for that. This was a weird attempt at political point-scoring.

15.01.2022 Today is Public Education Day, when we celebrate our profession and the important work that teachers, support staff, and educational leaders do every day. Show your support for public education by adding the frame below to your profile photo!

14.01.2022 It was wonderful to have the opportunity to mark National Primary Principals Day on Friday with some of our principal members and to acknowledge the incredible work they do, especially in a year that's been about as challenging as they come.

14.01.2022 New Educators, don't miss out! Spots are filling up fast for our 2020 New Educator Conference on Thursday and Friday of week 5. The conference is completely free for AEU members, fully catered, and you can access paid industrial leave to attend. For all the details and to RSVP, visit: bit.ly/newed2020... This year, we're excited to have teacher and writer Gabbie Stroud, author of the bestselling book Teacher, as our keynote speaker. Delivered over two full days, this is a valuable opportunity to meet and network with other new educators and hear from inspirational guest speakers talking about the new educator experience. Youll also get essential advice on what rights and entitlements apply to teachers working in ACT public schools.

13.01.2022 Thanks to the solidarity and generosity of the US trade union movement, UnionsACT has over 800 free P2 masks to give away to union members and their colleagues. They've established a website for people to request masks (in packs of 10). Masks will be distributed based on need and order of request.

12.01.2022 Sally McManus, Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, shares a message of support for #PublicEducationDay

12.01.2022 Join us this Thursday for the first in a series of webinars. Public schools missed out in the Federal Budget, with no money for the $19 billion shortfall over the next 4 years. Join our experts live to discuss the inequality in Australia's public education funding system, & what it means for teachers, parents & students. Chaired by AEU President Correna Haythorpe, speakers include public school advocate Jane Caro, senior economist Adam Rorris presenting his latest research,... teacher Alice Leung, and principal Lisa Branch. This webinar is free, but registration is essential. Click the event link below for more information.

10.01.2022 Steph Gotlib shares her thoughts on the importance of public education ahead of Public Education Day on 28 May 2020. #PublicEducationDay http://www.aeufederal.org.au/news-m//2020/stephanie-gotlib

10.01.2022 Have you registered for this week's webinar? Discuss the big issues shaping the education debate: tax cuts, COVID-19, the economic recession and plans for jobs and wages. Chaired by AEU President Correna Haythorpe, our expert panel includes former Senator Doug Cameron; President of the ACTU, Michele O'Neil; Executive Director of Per Capita, Emma Dawson, and senior economist Adam Rorris. Click the event below for details and to register.

09.01.2022 A message from our Branch Secretary, Glenn Fowler, on National TAFE Day.

09.01.2022 Today is International Workers Memorial Day, where we reiterate solidarity with workers and families of those injured and killed at work every week in Australia.

09.01.2022 Have you voted for CJ yet? He could be our first ARIA-winning AEU member! You've still got two weeks to cast your vote for Palmerston District Primary teacher CJ Shaw to be ARIA Music Teacher of the Year. https://www.aria.com.au/vote/music-teacher-of-the-year Get those votes in!

08.01.2022 Education, and great education, belongs to everyone #ProudlyPublic #PublicEducation

08.01.2022 The Morrison Government has heard the union movements call to ensure that workers are covered by a wage subsidy program. When we come together, we can move mountains. Join your union.

07.01.2022 This is a wonderful opportunity for our Jacqui Agius, and a recognition of the incredible work she has done to improve the work health and safety of the ACT's public educators. We will have more to say tomorrow.

06.01.2022 Parliament will be sitting on Wednesday 8th to discuss the wage subsidy (JobKeeper allowance). Let our local Liberal Senator Zed Seselja know that we want a #wagesubsidyforALL - including short-term casuals and migrant workers - by calling and emailing his office. #wagesubsidyforall #noworkerleftbehind

06.01.2022 The AEU stands in solidarity with those in vulnerable nations who are not equipped to deal with COVID-19 and who need our support more than ever. COVID-19 could push 70M+ people into extreme poverty. Australia can help our vulnerable neighbours. Its not over until its over for everyone. Visit endcovidforall.com to pledge your support. #EndCOVIDForAll

04.01.2022 Happy National TAFE Day! Check out our I support TAFE poster. Print it, take a selfie and post to your social media to show your support for TAFE today. Do...nt have a printer? Share this post instead with a comment about why you support TAFE. http://www.stoptafecuts.com//Support_Public_TAFE_Poster_A3

04.01.2022 What do a world champion athlete, an award-winning actor and a TV news broadcaster have in common? They all proudly had an Australian #PublicEducation.

02.01.2022 Jane Caro in this weekend's Saturday Paper: "How did we get to a place where teachers feel so demonised, bullied and misunderstood that a few kind words are enough to undo them?"

02.01.2022 Lesley Podesta, CEO of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, shares her thoughts on the im-portance of public education ahead of Public Education Day on Thursday 28 May. #PublicEducationDay http://www.aeufederal.org.au/news-med//2020/lesley-podesta

02.01.2022 Happy World Teachers Day! Today we celebrate and recognise the achievements of the teaching profession, and this year we especially celebrate teachers taking the lead in crisis to ensure all students can continue their education. Is your school celebrating today? Let us know how! And take the opportunity to share your stories about teachers and principals taking the lead in 2020 using the hashtags #TeachersLead2020 and #WorldTeachersDay