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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

No one should have to choose between doing their job and protecting their health. Extreme heat must be treated as a serious WHS risk in schools, early childhood centres, and TAFEs.

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Educators and staff are being asked to work in classrooms that are unsafe during heatwaves, with little ventilation, inadequate cooling, and no relief from rising temperatures.

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We urgently need investment in school and TAFE infrastructure to protect students and educators from the escalating impacts of climate change and extreme weather.

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#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.

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‘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.

"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."

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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

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.

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/

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

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.

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

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

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".

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

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

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Today we reaffirm our commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive community for all.
#IDPwD

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Whether through early intervention programs, dedicated specialist teachers & support staff, or wrap-around allied health services, education settings are crucially positioned to empower people with disability to succeed.

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AEU members in preschools, schools and TAFEs play a vital role in creating learning environments where every student can thrive.