Student members

The AEU is the union for instructors, business services officers, employment officers, program managers and CEOs who work in the disability sector in Victoria. The AEU can arrange visits to universities, TAFEs and RTOs and also hosts a number of forums where disability students can participate in a range of activities at the AEU.

Free membership

The AEU offers disability students and pre-employment disability graduates free membership. To take out your free membership, email melbourne@aeuvic.asn.au.

Advice and support

Membership gives you professional support, industrial advice, legal protection during work placements, library access and eligibility to join the Teachers Health Fund.

AEU officers can arrange visits to talk to students about the role of the union. They also deliver course lectures on matters such as legal liability, occupational health and safety and other issues of relevance to the sector.

If you would like us to come out and visit you on campus please contact Kerry Maher or Meaghan Flack.

Professional development

Our partner, the Teacher Learning Network (TLN) runs workshops on effective workplace communication, challenging behaviours in older/adult students, developing resilience and many other topics. Details on the TLN website.

Other benefits

Membership of the AEU entitles you to join our partner organisations, including mutual banks bankmecu and Victoria Teachers Mutual Bank and Teachers Health Fund. Find out more below: