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The Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services 2025 again exposes a deeply unfair school funding system, with government funding growth continuing to favour private schools over public schools despite rising student need. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bHUu0x

#ExtremeHeatAwarenessDay Many schools, early childhood centres and TAFEs are struggling with inadequate infrastructure - classrooms without air-con, portable buildings unable to withstand extreme weather, and communities left without safe learning spaces after disasters. (1/4)

"Violence in schools is neither inevitable nor acceptable. Without systemic change, the sustainability of public education – and the wellbeing of those who lead it – is at risk." theconversation.com/i-had-a-recu...

‘I had a recurring dream I was shot in the head’: school principals say violence is normal in their jobs

Principals’ jobs have always been stressful. But research suggests the role is becoming more difficult and increasingly unsustainable.

theconversation.com

It is very welcome news to see enrolments in teaching degrees increase, because for far to long those numbers have been declining. https://bit.ly/4adWJ9E

Education departments need to address this growing issue with clear policies, adequate resources and strong leadership to confront misogyny and ensure schools are safe, respectful places to work and learn.

"High-quality teacher education is best delivered in person, alongside supervised and well-supported professional placements. Online delivery cannot provide the same instruction, observation and feedback that builds confidence and professional judgement." Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZBukoN

Joint Media Release. The UTS Centre for Indigenous People and Work (CIPW) and the Australian Education Union have joined forces to address the historical and contemporary challenges faced by ‘Indigenous employment’. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bkXmQQ

Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land. 🖤💛❤️ The AEU supports and encourages members to attend the Invasion/Survival Day rallies nationwide. Find your local event here: https://www.amnesty.org.au/invasion-day-2026-rallies-events/

Invasion Day 2024 - Activist Toolkit

Attend the Invasion Day rally/event in your city or town and where possible join a contingent of Amnesty supporters, activists and staff members.

amnesty.org.au

24th January is the International Day of Education - a moment to reaffirm our shared commitment to fully funded public education and to the educators who make quality, inclusive education possible.

“When more than 85 per cent of public school teachers are spending nearly $1,000 a year of their own money, that’s not generosity, that’s a system failure." Read more: http://bit.ly/49MhBV8

Australian public school teachers are spending more than $175 million of their own money each year on basic classroom supplies, exposing the personal impact of chronic underfunding of public schools, according to new data from the AEU. Read more: https://bit.ly/4quNtVe

We're campaigning for systemic change to the early childhood and education sector. Find out more in the latest edition of the Australian Educator here. 👉www.aeufederal.org.au/news-media/australian-educator

Here's to another year of building a better and fairer public education system. 🎉

🎄 Merry Christmas to our AEU members — thank you for everything you give to your students and communities throughout the year. Wishing you a well-earned, restful and joyful Christmas. ❤️

The AEU extends its deepest condolences to all those affected by yesterday’s horrific violence in Bondi. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and loved ones, and with everyone who has been affected by this national tragedy. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MGdGBd

AEU Deputy Federal President Meredith Peace spoke to ABC's 7.30 program about the teacher shortage crisis affecting Australia’s schools. Watch the full story here. 👉 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-04/australia-facing-a-teacher-shortage/106103036

Australia is facing a teacher shortage

Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Laura Tingle.

abc.net.au

Everyone benefits when human rights are at the heart of our laws. It means governments must consider the values of equality, freedom, dignity and justice in public laws, policies and services. Join the call for a Human Rights Act at humanrightsact.org.au

In case you missed it - last week we joined education leaders from across Australia to call on News Corp Australia to immediately cease the publication of misleading school league tables. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-05/news-corp-naplan-league-tables-education-leaders-open-letter/106100742

News Corp refuses to publish open letter attacking its NAPLAN coverage

Forty-one signatories to an open letter say they are "dismayed" and that school rankings cause "harm to our communities".

abc.net.au

REMINDER! 🔔 The AEU has partnered with Monash University on groundbreaking research into sexism and misogyny in schools. We know that when we listen to those affected, we can drive meaningful, lasting change. Complete the survey here: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVva5eJ0ONeqk3c

Data, when used responsibly, can inform improvements, celebrate achievements & help identify where additional resources are needed. We urge the media to refocus on deeper, collaborative reporting that enhances community understanding rather than reducing schools to rankings.

Teachers and principals work tirelessly to meet the diverse and complex needs of their students. Reducing their efforts to a single number is not only misleading, it is demoralising for teachers and damaging for school communities. We urge media outlets to stop publishing school league tables.

This joint open letter from Australia's education leaders was published today in Nine Newspapers, after News Corp newspapers refused to publish the letter, for which advertising space had been booked. Click here to read the full letter: https://bit.ly/4pb6bRc

NAPLAN data was never designed to be weaponised into league tables. When misused in this way, it distorts public understanding and undermines confidence in our public education system. We call on News Corp Australia to cease the publication of these damaging league tables.

Education leaders from across Australia have today written an open letter to News Corp Australia, calling on them to immediately cease the publication of misleading school league tables. Read more: https://bit.ly/48tuJ0E

(1/4) Today we celebrate the International Day of People with Disability. For Australians, it's a day to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of the 5.5 million people with disability across the country.

The Australian Education Union has today welcomed the final 5 per cent instalment of the Federal Government’s 15 per cent pay rise for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers and educators, which comes into effect from today. Read more: https://bit.ly/48lL9bq

(1/4) Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we acknowledge the growing crisis of gendered violence — and the vital role our public schools play in prevention.