2024-2025 Salary Explainers

Want to understand how your pay will change over 2024 and 2025? The AEU has produced salary explainer tables that show how you’ll benefit from pay-rises won in our last […]
AEU staff member one of CIT’s own

Hi, I’m Owen. My journey to the AEU all began at CIT. CIT afforded me the opportunity to reskill back in 2021, when I completed the Cert 4 in Education […]
AEU Industrial Update #7 – June 2024

The AEU Industrial Update provides you with information on industrial issues impacting you and your workplace. This edition contains information on: Pay increases for members in schools CIT classification restructure […]
History Teachers Association Scholarship

For the last couple of years, the ACT History Teachers’ Association has offered scholarships to early career educators (first 5 years of teaching) to attend the History Teachers of Australia’s […]
2024 Advocate of the Year Award

The Advocate of the Year Award acknowledges an AEU member’s significant service in areas such as outstanding activism, campaigning, support for fellow members or workplace leadership. Congratulations to Nick Maniatis […]
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 […]