What's on

The AEU runs a busy program of events across Victoria for graduate and student teachers, including three conferences, regular PD in the Pub sessions, workshops on applying for jobs, our Meet the Principals events and dedicated PD for preschool teachers.

Union events include our regular NEN meetings and the Young Unionist Activist Program. Scroll down for dates and details of each program. For more information or to book online, click on the chosen event. Any other queries, email Andrew Cassidy.

Applying for jobs

These twilight workshops for students and graduate teachers cover selection criteria and Recruitment Online. Sessions are held across the state and run from 4.30pm–6.30pm. Presented by Ross Dean, VELC.

Meet the Principals

This series of events is held across the state to allow final-year student members to meet serving primary and secondary school principals. A panel of principals talks about what they look for in a graduate teacher. The meeting breaks into small groups to allow you to talk directly to principals and get a keen insight into the recruitment process. These are members' only meetings for student teachers, but students can join on the night — and remember student membership is free.

Tuesday August 28 (primary), 4.30pm to 6.00pm - AEU Abbotsford
Wesnesday August 29 (secondary), 4.30pm to 6.00pm - AEU Abbotsford
Tuesday September 4 - Venue TBA
Thursday September 6 - Venue TBA
Tuesday September 11 - Traralgon
Thursday September 13 - Venue TBA
Thursday September 13 - Warrnambool

PD in the Pub Term 1 - All new behaviour management

This popular series of after-work event sfor the new and student teachers is held in pub venues acorrs the state. Term 1 looks at effective class and behaviour management - skills that all teachers need to continually update and develop. Led by dynamic presenter Glen Pearsall, sessions run from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. Hone your classroom skills and have a beer on us. Click here to view the flyer (PDF 343KB).

Dates for 2013 will be posted here as they become available.

PD in the Pub Term 2 - All new survival kit for teachers

Glen Pearsall offers a set of practical, fun and educational activities to engage students (whether primary or secondary) in even the most challenging situations — tried-and-tested ideas you can turn to when you need to get a group of students on task or when it's time to mix things up. Sessions run from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. Click here to view the flyer (PDF 323KB).

Monday May 14 - Croydon
Tuesday May 15 - Mildura
Thursday May 17 - Thornbury
Monday May 21 - Caroline Springs
Tuesday May 22 - Geelong
Monday May 28 - Warrnambool
Tuesday May 29 - Ballarat

Young Member Activist Program

This week-long program runs each term. The program will be held at the AEU Abbotsford office. More details here.

Term 2: Monday June 18 - Friday June 22
Term 3: Monday September 10 - Friday September 14
Term 4: Monday December 3 - Friday December 7

Student teacher conference

The AEU holds two conferences each year for final year student teachers. Participants will learn about critical issues, hear from education experts and participate in targeted and timely workshops. It's also an excellent opportunity to network with peers from other universities. Both conferences will run from 8.30am to 4.00pm at the AEU Abbotsford office. Download the conference flyer (PDF).

Friday September 28

Graduate teacher conferences

We run two Graduate Teacher Conferences each year — one for primary and one for secondary members. They are fantastic professional development opportunities that allow participants to learn about crucial issues, hear from educational experts and participate in targeted and timely workshops. Both conferences will run from 8.30am to 4.00pm at the AEU Abbotsford office.

Primary graduate conference - (was held Friday May 11)
Secondary graduate conference - Friday May 25 (download flyer - PDF)

New Educators Network meetings

NEN meetings are held throughout the year at the AEU office. For details of future meetings, email Andrew Cassidy or call him on (03) 9417 2822. All graduate and student members welcome — no need to register.