Member forums
The first step in improving local conditions is for staff to be better informed about how their workplaces are managed, and to understand their rights and entitlements. Our program of member forums runs throughout the year after school at the AEU office in Abbotsford. Come by yourself or get a group together from your school and attend these informative sessions together.
All events run from 4.30–6pm with a presentation and discussion followed by a glass of wine, nibbles and a chance to talk. These events are free to AEU members but you must register to attend. To book a place, click on the date below, or email Rhonda Webley or call (03) 9417 2822.
If there are topics you would like run as a Member Forum that would also be applicable to other members, please let us know.
Legal Liability - Live & Online
Duty of care, yard duty, ES supervision of students, Fracebook - what we should and shouldn 't do as teachers, ES and principals. This forum is designed to give information, examples and answers.
- Tuesday, May 8 - 4pm for a 4.30pm sharp start until 5.30pm
Consultation - Live & Online
Consultation is a vital part of our Schools Agreeemtns for teachers, principals and ES staff. This forum is designed to inform you of your entitlements and discuss how to improve your school consultation processes. We will look at composition, operation and the responsibilities involved with being a consultation committee representative.
- Wednesday, July 25 - 4pm for a 4.30pm sharp until 5.30pm
Flexible work options seminar
The AEU's women's program and principal class association co-host this annual seminar on flexible work arrangements. Employees in government schools enjoy stronger rights to part-time work, job-sharing, home-working and other flexibilities under the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act. This forum gives assistance with the practical realities at the school level.
- Tuesday, October 16 - AEU Abbotsford
Implementing our Agreements in you School - Live & Online
Our Schools Agreements cover teachers, principals and ES staff. This forum will inform you of your entitlements, explain the key clauses and discuss how to implement them in your school, including the role of the AEU sub-branch and consultation.
- Tuesday, October 30 - 4pm for a 4.30pm sharp until 5.30pm
Health and safety forums
There are currently a number of HSR networks in existence which give HSRs an opportunity to meet on a regular basis to discuss issues of common concern and share experiences and ideas. Details of upcoming networks will be posted here as soon as they become available.
