2024 Friend of Public Education Award
The Friend of Public Education Award acknowledges a person not eligible for AEU membership for their work in promoting public education. Congratulations to Alex Leon, the most deserving 2024 Friend […]
2024 Reconcilation Award
The AEU Reconciliation Award acknowledges an AEU member who demonstrates commitment to advancing reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. Congratulations to Peter Kent, a most […]
Gallery: Public Education Dinner 2024
Gallery: Public Education Dinner 2024 Our annual Public Education Dinner was held on 24 May at the National Museum of Australia. The Dinner was photographed by David Beach, a talented graduate […]
What the Federal Budget means for education
TAFE is the big winner from the Albanese Government’s 2024-2025 Federal Budget. The AEU welcomes the $600 million investment in skills and training. This commitment will be welcomed by TAFE […]
AEU ACT Branch Office Vacancy: Project Officer
Title: Project Officer (Temporary Position) Organisation: Australian Education Union (AEU) ACT Branch Location: Kingston, ACT Duration: Temporary (Until 11 October 2024 [End of Term 3] with possibility of extension) Note: […]
Women’s Network
Our term 2 women’s network provided a safe and supportive space for women to explore and understand the intricacies of their reproductive health. Dr Virginia French read the room well, […]
Media release: AEU wins end to placement poverty
The Albanese Government has today announced payments to preservice teachers while they complete compulsory teaching practicum placements, following advocacy from AEU members. Click here to read our media release.
AEU welcomes release of Literacy and Numeracy Inquiry report
This week, the independent inquiry into literacy and numeracy in ACT public schools released its final report. You can view the report here. The AEU’s submission to this inquiry and […]
“The heart of TAFE” – TAFE Photo Competition 2024 now open
The Australian Education Union is holding a national photography competition for TAFE students to capture ‘The Heart of TAFE’ in 2024. Send us your best picture (or pictures) that depict […]
Partnership with NSWTF provides additional benefits for AEU ACT members
AEU ACT Branch President Angela Burroughs is pleased to advise that the Federation’s Centre for Professional Learning its courses, conferences and professional publications are now available to AEU ACT members. […]
VP gets 30 year badge
Branch Secretary Patrick Judge and Branch President Angela Burroughs were delighted to present Rachel Matthews with her 30 year AEU membership badge. Rachel is one of the AEU ACT’s Vice […]
AEU ACT members get Minister’s attention
If you looked up at break time on Tuesday 26 March you might have had to explain to students why the letters FU were prominently displayed in the sky. That’s […]
AEU Industrial Update #6 – April 2024
The AEU Industrial Update provides you with information on industrial issues impacting you and your workplace. This edition contains information on: Class sizes policy School Assistant working hours and overtime […]
Legislative Assembly Committee agrees with AEU: It’s time to fix school infrastructure
G’day comrades – Bianca here, the AEU ACT Branch’s Research and Policy Officer. I’m writing to tell you a good news story about some policy advocacy that’s been happening over […]