Legal and financial support
AEU membership gives you access to a wide range of financial and legal services through the union and its partners, including free legal advice, credit union membership and superannuation advice.
Working in education is a legal minefield. Employees face the risk of legal action against them on a daily basis in a variety of situations:
- Potential breaches of the Children's Services Act and Regulations
- Negligence claims
- Accidents to students
- Defamation suits
- Obligations to report child abuse.
AEU members can receive a free initial legal consultation on any matter, and the union can provide ongoing legal support in work-related matters. The union provides legal cover to members for potential criminal cases, industrial cases, discipline procedures and workcover.
Download the Legal Matters leaflet (PDF 500KB) for more details of the legal cover the AEU provides for members. A court case can cost tens of thousands of dollars to defend.
If you are seeking legal advice about work-related matters, contact the AEU first on (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379. General legal advice is available to union members through a number of solicitors but you must get a referral from the AEU.
Union members and their families can join bankmecu, a customer-owned bank for education workers, giving access to services such as home loans‚ personal loans‚ bill paying‚ direct salary crediting‚ travel insurance and cheque accounts. » more...
Union members and their families can join Victoria Teachers' Mutual Bank‚ giving access to services such as home loans‚ personal loans‚ bill paying‚ direct salary crediting‚ travel insurance and cheque accounts. » more...
AEU members can get information and support about superannuation funds from our member-elected directors at ESSSuper and VicSuper and from our partner Retirement Victoria. » more...
The AEU has negotiated a special income protection insurance plan for members through Fenton Green. Find out more and apply online here. » more...
The Australian Taxation Office has developed a guide to help teachers get the most out their tax return. » more...
The AEU maintains a disaster and welfare fund for members in times of need. Members can claim up to $500 to cover the loss of possessions in incidents such as floods or fire. Download the claim form here (PDF). » more...
