Policies and links
Policies
The AEU has developed specific policies relating to women's issues.
Women and girls policy 2001
The AEU Victorian Branch recognises that women and girls continue to experience personal and systemic discrimination in education at the beginning of the 21st century. This policy aims to redress this discrimination in order to create a more inclusive and fairer society for all women and girls in our system.
Flexible work options implementation policy 2005
The AEU (Victorian Branch) believes that systems policies and actions must reflect the demographics of the workforce and therefore standards for employees should include promotion of flexible and family friendly work practices.
School social events policy 2009
This policy, on teachers and educators' involvement in school social events, was adopted by AEU branch council in August 2009.
Links
Here are some useful links to sites of particular relevance to women.
AEU Federal Office - Women's Focus
Information and resources including campaigns and conferences
Anne Summers' blog
Articles, comments, links from a well known commentator on political and social issues with an emphasis on women.
Association of Women Educators
AWE is an association committed to the full participation of women and girls in education, and encourages and facilitates network development.
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Information on working rights and conditions.
Breast Cancer Network Australia
Women's health is an important issue.
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission Victoria
Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission
National website
Queen Victoria Women’s Centre
Aims to empower women to make informed choices so they can reach their full potential and be inspired for the future.
Victorian Government Office of Women’s Policy
Victorian Trades Hall Council Women & Unions Section
Campaigns, history, programs.
Victorian Women’s Trust
Raises funds to make grants that help women around the state and advocates on issues affecting women.
Women’s Information & Referral Exchange (WIRE)
Free information, support and referrals for women across Victoria.
