This year, the AEU is providing a new one-day Reps Training course for members who are undertaking the important role of sub-branch reps in schools. This training is open to members who have taken on the role of Sub-Branch Rep, President, Secretary, Treasurer, ES Rep, WOW or Consultative Committee Rep.
The training provides AEU reps with a fantastic opportunity to meet other AEU reps, explore the key entitlements in the VGSA, and develop an understanding of the bargaining process. It is designed to support AEU reps to feel confident about growing and supporting their sub-branch.
To give our reps the best opportunity to attend, this training will be offered face-to-face at the AEU Abbotsford building and in a variety of outer metro and regional locations. There will also be online only training opportunities.
Schools members have access to trade union training leave which allows teachers and ES to attend up to five days of union training in any one year (or 10 days over two years). The AEU offers teacher/ES replacement costs where your workplace has employed a replacement (Casual Relief Teacher or ES casual) on the day you undertake the training. In addition to registering for the AEU training, you will need to undertake your workplace's internal professional development approval process.
Reps training
Click the links below to register for these events. Note, all sessions are held 9.00am – 4.00pm.
Term 4 2024
- Thursday 7 November, Mildura Workers Club, Mildura | Register here
- Friday 15 November, Horsham Golf Club, Haven | Register here
- Thursday 21 November, Online | Register here
- Tuesday, 26 November, AEU Victoria, Abbotsford | Register here
- Monday, 2 December, AEU Victoria, Abbotsford | Register here
- Thursday, 12 December, AEU Victoria, Abbotsford | Register here
PLEASE NOTE: When registering for events, you will need to use the email address currently recorded on the AEU’s database. This may be your personal or former ‘edumail’ address. If you need to check or change your email address, please email [email protected] or phone us on 03 9417 2822.
Additional education support training options
Although education support staff share many common entitlements with their teacher and principal colleagues, there has a been a vast number of changes and improvements to education support entitlements. Join us as we break the complexities down and take a deep-dive into understanding ES entitlements.
These training sessions are designed to build on the knowledge of principals, consultative committee reps and sub-branch reps who may be teachers or education support AEU members.
Online training meetings
Note, sessions are held online, 3.45pm - 4.45pm.
How to run an AEU induction
Did you know that AEU reps have an entitlement in the VGSA to be part of the formal induction process at your school? This is important to ensure all staff know they have a right to join the union, and the benefits of being a member. We will provide resources, tips and advice on how to run a successful AEU induction at your school.
- Thursday, 5 December | Register here
Further links and resources are available below
- Sub-branch representatives page which provides a wide range of helpful resources, including our AEU reps induction information.
- Advice sheets where you may be able to find your answers.
- Our continually evolving suite of member-only online training videos.
- And here for our training and events calendar.
For further enquiries please contact us – email [email protected]