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May 2023

From the President 

Community role in school solutions

The latest area where teachers and school leaders should apparently take control over student behaviour is vaping. Vaping is rivalling artificial intelligence as the social panic hot topic. Whenever there is a crisis, it must be teachers who take action, apparently.

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From the Senior Vice President

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Effecting change together
Each year, elected women delegates from around the country attend the AEU Federal Women’s Conference. This is a fantastic opportunity for women members to hear from a range of guest speakers, become more aware of professional and industrial matters...

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Celebrating 125 years
The SSTUWA of 1915-30 operated during a tumultuous time in Australian and world history. War had broken out in Europe and soon Australia’s identity would be permanently shaped through the sacrifice of blood on the shores of Gallipoli. World War I would continue...
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The NSRA and school funding
In March, Federal Education Minister Jason Clare announced an expert panel to advise on “key targets and specific reforms” that should be tied to funding in the next National School Reform Agreement (NSRA). The panel, chaired by the Australian Education...
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National Reconciliation Week 2023 poster
Download the National Reconciliation Week 2023 poster.
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Vaping and behaviour in schools
In a major speech earlier this month, Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said vaping had become “the number one behavioural issue in high schools”. The government has proposed a suite of reforms aimed at reducing vaping. But what does the evidence show about...
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Potential anti-bullying breakthrough studied
Your child comes home from school and tells you three classmates are teasing her constantly. One even put chewed gum in her hair as she was listening to the teacher. The other two smiled, laughed and whooped. Hearing this, you understand your child is being...
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International unity on funding
Education International (EI) General Secretary David Edwards has raised the alarm on the growing global teacher shortage and called for increased public education funding in his speech at the launch event of a new global education campaign from EI’s new global...
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Go public! Fund Education poster
Download Go public! Fund Education 2023 poster.
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National education and union news
Budget funding reveals what’s possible; New payday rule welcomed; Urgent action required on NSW teacher shortage

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