AEU Journal January 2024

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VOL 56 | #1 | JANUARY 2024

A NEW FACE IN THE NEW YEAR A warm welcome to new Branch President, Jennie-Marie Gorman TOGETHER, FOR A BETTER FUTURE It's time to stand together and campaign for the attention and investment public education deserves CONVERT TO PERMANENCY IN 2024 Join our action and secure permanency this year

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A warm welcome to new Branch President, Jennie-Marie Gorman

12 WHO IS YOUR AEU ORGANISER? 14 GET TO KNOW YOUR VICE PRESIDENTS An introductory Q&A with Sadie and Kendall

16 TERM 1 PLANNER

Pull-out planner with this term's essentials AEU SA Journal | 3

18 CONVERT TO PERMANENCY IN 2024 Join our action and secure permanency this year

20 STAY CONNECTED AFTER RETIREMENT Get involved in the Retired Teachers Walking Group

21 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE

Hear from member Mandy about why you should come along in 2024

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24 NEW EDUCATORS’ CONFERENCE

Hear from new educator Madeline about the upcoming conference in 2024

25 A NEW KIND OF LEADER Become a Women’s Contact Officer this year

26 A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR TAFE

REMINDER

27 BRAIN BREAKS

Have you changed workplaces this year?

Did you secure permanency at your site?

Contact our membership team to let us know.

28 PUTTING AN END TO UNDER-FUNDING

membership@aeusa.asn.au | 08 8172 6300

By TAFE Organiser, Angela Dean

An update from AEU Federal President, Correna Haythorpe

30 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

A new face in the new year A warm welcome to our new Branch President, Jennie-Marie Gorman!

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I’m thrilled and honoured to be your new Branch President! Last year was challenging, but I’m proud of the leaps we’ve taken toward building a bright future for our preschools, schools, and TAFE. I know this year we’ll continue to take meaningful steps to restore joy to our profession and improve the lives of the children and students we care so deeply about.

Together, we’re the voice for public education. And we’re united in our strong, clear, passionate message - that high-quality public education is an essential cornerstone of a flourishing, equitable community.

"I’m proud to have spent my career as a teacher and principal in many of our brilliant public schools."

I’ve been a committed and engaged union member, working with Branch Executive, on Branch Council, as a Federal Conference delegate, and as a Chair of the AEU National Principals’ Committee. In 2023, I worked hard to lobby the Albanese Government to fully fund public education on the national level - an essential step as we work toward equity for every child.

IDE AS INTO ACTION

AEU SA Enterprise Bargaining Strike, Thursday 9 December 2023, Parliament House steps.

I M P L E M E N TAT I O N

G R O W T H A N D C O N T I N U AT I O N

FROM THE PRESIDENT

What does 2024 look like?

This year, we’ll be ensuring the implementation of the new enterprise agreement for preschools and schools. We’ll also begin working toward a strong new agreement for TAFE SA members. I’m committed to ensuring every AEU member is engaged, heard, and represented.

Together, we can continue to build our strength as a powerful union and a respected professional voice within the media, government, and broader community.

Implementing the new 1. enterprise agreement for schools and preschools

2. Campaiging for TAFE SA Continuing to build 3. strength and power MEET YOUR AEU LEADERSHIP FOR 2024-2025 Visit our website to meet the new faces representing our union, democratically elected by our members.

Now, more than ever, being a union member is essential for every public educator. As members reach breaking point and more of you leave the profession than ever before, we must stand united to fix the crisis, restore your work/life balance, and make our profession sustainable and enjoyable!

JENNIE-MARIE GORMAN, B R A N C H P R E S I D E N T, A E U S A

F R O M T H E B R A N C H S E C R E TA R Y

Be involved, your way

Key points + There’s a way for everyone to get involved in our union + No matter what you’re comfortable with, you can have an influence + Nominate to join in a role of your choice this year

We’re excited to welcome you to 2024! I have no doubt that this year will be rewarding for you and your community.

Whether you work in a preschool, school, or TAFE, your efforts in the coming year will shape the futures of public education and our learners. I know you work tirelessly to improve the lives of others. Your union is here to support you in that important work.

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This will be another busy year. We’re committed to improving your daily experience as an educator and public education overall. To do that, we need your insights and strength. I know your time is precious, but our union structures can help you participate easily and sustainably.

Lead: Sub-Branch Secretary or Representative Organise: Workplace Organising Committee

If you’re passionate about representing public educators and believe in the power of member-driven activism, you should consider nominating to be your site’s Sub-Branch Secretary or Representative. Your sub-branch should hold a meeting early this term to elect this leadership role. Being a union leader is your chance to advocate at the local level for improved conditions, maintenance of rights, and what members at your site need to thrive.

NOMINATE TO BE SUB-BRANCH SECRETARY Your sub-branch AGM must be held prior to Saturday 18 February 2024 in order to appoint your local union leadership. Once you've met, be sure to let us know the outcome.

If being the union leader at your site isn’t right for you but you’re keen to be involved, why not work with your subbranch to develop a Workplace Organising Committee?

The Workplace Organising Committee advises the union leader at your site, assists in managing the sub-branch, and provides crucial information about the sub-branch to the AEU. Being part of a Workplace Organising Committee is a great place to start your union activism.

READ MORE + ACCESS RESOURCES Members have access to useful resources to provide more information and assist in creating an organised workplace.

Care: Health and Safety Representative

If you’re passionate about work health and safety, especially in relation to the mitigation and management of physical and psychosocial risks, consider becoming a Health and Safety Representative (HSR). If your site doesn’t have an elected and trained HSR, ask leadership to run an election. If your site does have a current HSR, you can run to be their deputy! Health and Safety Representatives have significant authority in the workplace and are integral in protecting staff and students.

Each term, Branch Council meets to direct the business of our union. Prior to these meetings, we hold Local Area Networks (formerly known as Area Meetings) for members to gather and discuss issues in their region, debate and decide on the business that needs to be addressed at Branch Council, and connect with colleagues. By attending your Local Area Networks or nominating to be a delegate from your Area to Branch Council, you can directly impact the direction of your union.

NOMINATE FOR BRANCH COUNCIL

Last year we launched our inaugraul AEU SA Union Awards which recognised the vital work of AEU members leading the way on behalf of all public educators.

These awards were memberdriven, allowing members to celebrate outstanding union work and leadership at their site. All members were encouraged to nominate someone whose work they had admired over the past year to congratulate them for their effort.

We recognise and celebrate our 2023 Union Award recipients. + Sub-Branch/Workplace of the Year to Mark Oliphant College + New Workplace Representative of the Year to Katie Moore at Wirreanda High School + Area of the Year to Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands Thank you to all the amazing members who nominated on behalf of themselves or their sites.

ATTEND A LOCAL AREA NETWORK

This year, your participation will be vital as we finalise and implement a new enterprise agreement in schools and preschools and begin the process of negotiating a new agreement for TAFE. Together, we can make a meaningful difference to public education.

Indulkana Anangu School, supporting the Fix the Crisis strike, September 2023.

GET INVOLVED THIS YEAR M AT T H E W C H E R R Y, B R A N C H S E C R E TA R Y, A E U S A

Union Awards will return this year with nominations opening in May 2024. Please keep an eye on updates at www.aeusa.asn.au/unionawards

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Connect: Local Area Networks and Branch Council

Winners Announced

C A M P A I G N U P D AT E

Together, for a better future

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We ended last year with over 68% of AEU members voting in favour of the fourth and final enterprise bargaining offer from the State Government. This year is a fresh opportunity to stand together and campaign for the attention and investment public education deserves.

One enterprise agreement does not define our movement but, as educators and unionists, we should feel proud of what we’ve achieved.

The total package is worth over $1.6 billion over the forward estimates – almost double the previous two education budgets combined.

The first offer, which pushed more than 6,000 members to rally at Parliament House and across the state in September, proposed a meagre $90 million in workload relief. Not enough for even one additional SSO in every site. Since then, we have secured an additional 60 minutes of NIT for every primary and secondary teacher, worth more than $90 million each year alone.

In addition, all country teachers will receive the Country Incentive Zone Allowance, regardless of time spent in the country. Reforms to the IESP application process will see significant reductions in administrative workload and new clauses will provide you with greater control of how NIT is used.

Preschools will receive $16m to reduce administrative workload, beginning teachers will benefit from additional mentoring days, SSOs will be paid for public holidays, and all salaries will be at least 13% higher by the end of the agreement.

The package is worth over $1.6 billion, that's $900m more than the last two State Budgets combined

C A M P A I G N U P D AT E

What you need to know + Last year, we secured the largest ever investment in a public education enterprise agreement + This year, we must build on the foundation of that agreement + Let’s stand strong and push for a thriving public education system

These gains don’t happen by themselves. Throughout 2023, members made significant sacrifices, taking industrial action on two occasions and sending a strong message to the Premier, his government, and the wider community. We sent over 18,000 emails to MPs and the Premier.

Hundreds of sites took part in our Focus on Teaching and Learning action, wore black on Wednesdays, recruited members, and built our industrial strength.

While we may not have achieved everything we set out to, we now have a strong campaign infrastructure and engaged community to build on as we pursue further improvements to public education. Our consultation with members has provided a comprehensive platform of measures that will guide our ongoing work. Together with academic research, increased media →

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Throughout negotiations, comparisons have been made to interstate agreements, and rightly so. NSW prioritised high salary increases with few changes to their conditions. In Victoria, the opposite was true. We’ve been led by members in seeking to strike a balance between real improvements to working conditions and higher wages to address the cost-of-living crisis. In all negotiations, there’s a bucket of money and it is our job to first make that bucket bigger, and then negotiate its best use. It is worth remembering that, when we started bargaining, the government wanted no more than a rollover of the current agreement. Together, we’ve secured South Australia’s largest investment in an education enterprise agreement ever.

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Together we’ve secured South Australia’s largest investment in an education enterprise agreement ever.

All country teachers will RECEIVE THE COUNTRY INCENTIVE ZONE ALLOWANCE

REFORMS TO THE IESP APPLICATION PROCESS will see significant reductions in administrative workload

New clauses in Part 5 will provide you with GREATER CONTROL OF HOW NIT is used

PRESCHOOLS WILL RECEIVE $16M to reduce administrative workload

Beginning teachers will benefit from ADDITIONAL MENTORING DAYS

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Over 13,000 members attended strikes and rallies across the state

Hundreds of sites took part in our Focus on Teaching and Learning action

Over 18,400 emails have been sent to MPs from the community, members and educators

SSOS WILL BE PAID FOR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS in addition to 16% loading

All SALARIES WILL BE AT LEAST 13% HIGHER by the end of the agreement

Our most significant challenge in this round of bargaining was the systemic and sustained underinvestment in public education over many years.

Education has not featured as a core issue in recent state and federal elections. As committed educators and proud unionists, now is not the time for division and disunity. We must continue to stand united, as we did last year, and channel our frustration into collective action.

That’s the way to ensure public education remains front and centre at the next election. That’s how we get results.

We can’t achieve any of that without the commitment of AEU members.

We are the only organisation standing up to the government and challenging the disregard and underinvestment that caused this crisis in the first place. And we can’t stop now.

This campaign has provided an opportunity to build our momentum towards a future where public education thrives.

Our efforts will only be as successful as our collective strength. In 2024, let’s continue to stand together, for a better future.

C A L L U M P E N L E Y, C A M PA I G N D I R EC TO R , A E U S A

READ ABOUT THE OFFER

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educators are wearing black on Wednesdays

Visit aeusa.asn.au/eb2023 for up-to-date information and FAQs about the enterprise bargaining offer and the implementation process.

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Every primary and secondary teacher will receive an ADDITIONAL 60 MINUTES OF NIT

consciousness, and a government now aware of our power, we are in a good position.

MEE T YOUR ORGANISER

Who is your AEU Organiser?

Organisers know your workplace and are there to ensure your rights are being upheld. See who to contact for support at your site in 2024.

WHAT IS A UNION ORGANISER? Organisers are AEU employees who are responsible for developing union activism in workplaces by identifying, motivating, leading, and educating members and potential members. Organisers work in schools, preschools, and TAFE campuses, collaborating with existing members to understand and improve conditions and grow our membership.

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Anne Beinke: Lead Organiser

I love empowering and educating members to make positive changes in their worksites and to stand up for a quality public education system so that no matter where a child lives or what their background is, they have the opportunity to reach their potential.

Daniel Pereira: Organiser + Central Urban + Noarlunga + Mitcham + Southern Vales + Fleurieu

+ Pirie + Flinders + North West (APY Lands) + Far North + Mid North + Barossa

Organising is a great privilege. Campaigning with our members and the community to affect positive change and fight for high-quality public education is unrelenting. It takes resilience and a ‘never give up’ attitude. Our collective strength will always be our greatest weapon!

I love being an Organiser because I get to have great conversations with educators.

My role has a leader-focus, and I love the conversations I have with leaders about how the AEU can work with them to address the complexities of their work.

Jill Hillard: Organiser + Upper South East + Lower South East + Western Urban + Le Fevre + Eastern Urban

Howard Spreadbury: Leader Focus + Hills + Southern Urban + Torrens + Whyalla

Helping eligible members convert to permanency Marc Zinndorf: Organiser

Being an AEU Organiser gives me an opportunity to communicate, meet, and connect with hundreds of members in over 100 metropolitan and regional schools and pre-schools in SA.

Michele Appleton: Aboriginal Focus + Yorke + Lower North + Gawler + Kangaroo Island

+ Northern Urban + North West Urban + Elizabeth Munno Para + Riverland + Murraylands

I love being an Organiser because I get to support and work with my education colleagues as we implement their rights and entitlements and overcome the barriers stopping them from doing the best they can in their role.

Building strength & helping members exercise their rights Angela Dean: TAFE Focus + All TAFE Campuses

Nathan West: Organiser + Lincoln + Far West + Eyre + Tea Tree Gully + North East Urban

I love being an Organiser because I get to educate members on their rights at work and support them in exercising those rights.

FROM YOU R VICE PRESIDE NTS

Get to know your Vice Presidents WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT PUBLIC EDUCATION? SADIE ⸙ It’s for everyone! Public education can change and improve communities and societies both now and in the future. People from all walks of life make up public education and we all get to learn from each other every day.

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KENDALL Ꜣ It provides educational opportunities for everyone, regardless of their circumstances.

Education is such a powerful tool to allow people to make their lives better. What an amazing gift to give to a young person!

WHICH EDUCATOR FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD MADE THE STRONGEST IMPRESSION ON YOU?

WHAT DO YOU WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD YOU WHEN YOU WERE A NEW EDUCATOR?

KENDALL Ꜣ The teachers who made the biggest impression on me were the ones who took the time to get to know me and did little things that showed me that they cared. The teachers who noticed when you were having a bad day, or when things were tough, and checked in or showed compassion. That really informed the teacher and leader I wanted to be.

SADIE ⸙ There is no normal. Every day will be a rollercoaster. Teaching doesn’t have to be perfect.

You can have fun with it. No one uses the staff room. You’re allowed to say no. The leadership team isn't scary. It’s okay to have a nap when you get home. Differentiation is hard. You will never have enough stationery. There are no spare forks.

It gets easier.

SADIE ⸙ Errol Pfitzner was my teacher from years four to seven. His classes cemented my love of learning through making, I still remember pneumatics (including how to spell it) from his classes.

KENDALL Ꜣ Teaching is a craft. You develop your skills and knowledge over time. There will be lots of difficult days, but things do get easier. Also, you can’t underestimate the power of a great support network to get you through when you are having difficult days.

Kay Smith was my high school music teacher.

She created a warm and welcoming environment where the class felt like a team, we all wanted each other to succeed.

These are just two of many. I’m thankful for all my teachers, past and present.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST INVOLVEMENT IN UNION ACTIVISM? SADIE ⸙ I started small and looked after myself and others like me. My first action was writing a letter to PAC in my first year of teaching to reduce the size of my practical classes to a smaller number. We used this win to make sure every other practical teacher had a safe class size, too.

KENDALL Ꜣ A friend of mine brought me along to a community event outside the local shopping centre during the Apple for Teacher campaign in 2009. We spoke with shoppers about public education and being teachers in the local schools.

Activism is always fun with friends!

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE AEU MEMORY? SADIE ⸙ When I was first elected as a Sub-Branch Secretary at Woodville High School members were so happy to have someone take on the role that they cheered. The Organisers who came out to support our sub-branch gave us the confidence and guidance to take action when needed. The members of the Woodville High subbranch and those same Organisers continue to be huge supports for me.

SADIE ⸙ I hope it's fully funded! And respected. I think the focus on wellbeing will continue to grow, with new initiatives and support for both students and educators.

KENDALL Ꜣ I want educators in SA’s public schools to have access to the resources they need to be the best educators in the world. Our kids deserve nothing less. Full, fair funding for all public schools is a step in the right direction.

I think the biggest change can be achieved by shifting the narrative around educators. If staff in our public schools are respected, some of the most impactful problems will be eliminated.

WHAT ARE YOUR TIPS FOR STARTING THE YEAR OFF RIGHT? SADIE ⸙ Don’t let small issues get big. Nip them in the bud where you can. Work with your colleagues to make the changes you need.

KENDALL Ꜣ Set up strong routines and boundaries. You encourage your students to take care of themselves every day, but it’s equally important to set up personal boundaries, build support systems, and take care of your physical and mental health.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO ACHIEVING WITH MEMBERS IN 2024?

SADIE ⸙ Building a sense of community within our sub-branches across the state. I am excited to be a part of several committees and to work with them to create positive change.

KENDALL Ꜣ I’ve loved building relationships with members at sites, in committees, and at events over recent months. I’m excited to build the capacity of members, sub-branches, and the wider membership by strengthening networks and allowing members to learn from and support each other. I’m also looking forward to consulting with members on AEU policy and position on a range of issues.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN SA LOOKS LIKE?

KENDALL Ꜣ My first rally as Vice President.

Nothing gives you an overwhelming sense of the power in collectivism like being at a rally. It’s also a great time to see people you’ve cherished throughout your teaching career.

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WE'RE CAMPAIGNING TO HELP YOU SECURE PERMANENCY THIS YEAR Permanency means security, peace of mind, and respect for you as an educator. As we work to fix the crisis in public education, it's never been more important to retain good educators.

Permanency allows us to build ongoing relationships, plan for the future, and enjoy our hard-earned holidays without worrying about the next contract.

It’s time for us to come together to help every eligible educator hoping for permanency to achieve it. If you or someone at your site is looking to move into permanency, contact us.

We successfully advocate for permanency on behalf of hundreds of members every year.

If you or someone you know is ready to convert to permanency in 2024, head to our website or chat with your Organiser.

“BEING CONVERTED TO PERMANENCY HAS ALLOWED ME TO MAINTAIN A WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN SEMESTER 2. WHERE I USED TO BE STRESSED ABOUT APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS, CONVERSION HAS ALLOWED ME TO MAINTAIN A FOCUS ON MY STUDENTS (AND KEEP MY WEEKENDS RELAXED).”

Matthew, Adelaide Botanic High School

"I HAD BEEN AT THE ONE SCHOOL FOR NEARLY SIX YEARS AND THERE WAS FINALLY A VACANCY. I WAS REALLY FORTUNATE TO HAVE THE SUPPORT OF MY LEADERSHIP, ALONG WITH HELP FROM THE AEU, TO GET ME CONVERTED TO PERMANENT. IT HAS BEEN AMAZING TO KNOW THAT I HAVE JOB SECURITY AT A SCHOOL I LOVE AND CAN NOW THINK ABOUT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE." Claudia, Settlers Farm Campus

Thanks to AEU action, record numbers of educators successfully converted to permanent employment in 2023.

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FOR ALL AEU MEMBERS TO SECURE PERMANENCY

WHERE TO START 1. To be considered, contract members can → check eligibility online → complete the relevant AEU survey and take to sub-branch meeting → complete the relevant letter seeking permanency and give it to your Sub-Branch Secretary or AEU PAC Representative.

2. Sub-Branch Secretary/Rep calls a sub-branch meeting.

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3. Sub-branch moves motion endorsing candidates for permanency and sends letter to the PAC to notify them.

SCHOOLS

PRESCHOOLS

PAC Representative collects letters from the sub-branch and individual members seeking conversion to present at upcoming PAC meeting.

Collects letters from the AEU Representative and individual members and provides them to the preschool director to support conversions at their next workgroup meeting.

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CONVERSION TO PERMANENCY

OPPORTUNITIES FOR RETIRED MEMBERS

Stay connected after retirement

Our walks are organised at several levels:

ROVERS: 14-16 KMS

Soon to retire? Join the Retired Teachers Walking Group and build a new community of friends.

WALKERS: 8-10 KMS

For many years, the Retired Teachers Walking Group has helped teachers, early childhood educators, leaders, and support staff stay connected with the education community after leaving the workforce. If you or someone you know has recently or is soon to retire, we invite you and your partner to join us on our regular walks throughout 2024.

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Our group caters to a wide range of fitness levels – from experienced hikers to those who wish to improve their fitness levels at a less demanding level. Our levels include ‘Strollers’ who walk up to three kilometres on flat trails with local history themes and finish with a meal at a local pub; ‘Ramblers’ who walk six to seven kilometres over some gently undulating trails; ‘Walkers’ who cover up to 10 kilometres with a few more undulations; and ‘Rovers’ who walk from 14 to 18 kilometres with some steep climbs and descents.

Our walks and hikes are also an opportunity to learn more about the city, hills, and bushland while making new friends. We walk in conservation and national parks within the Mount Lofty Ranges and Fleurieu Peninsula, suburban beaches, along the six creeks of the Adelaide Plains, the River Torrens Linear Park, and other suburban trails. We also organise a camp each year in country areas within South Australia or Victoria!

R AMBLERS: 6-7 KMS

GET INVOLVED If you are interested in finding out more about our walking group, don’t hesitate to contact us. + Co-ordinator: Carol Fallon 0417 001 766 dave.fallon@bigpond.com + Secretary: Kym Wenham 0412 408 568 wenhams@adam.com.au + Walking SA Rep: John Eaton 8431 5460 joneaton@bigpond.net.au

J O H N E AT O N , P U B L I C I T Y, R E TIR ED T E AC HER S WA L K ING GRO U P

Join the Retired Teacher Singers

The Retired Teacher Singers meet on the first and third Monday of each month from February to December, except for school and public holidays.

Enjoy casual singing with no auditions!

Teachers and friends are all welcome.

FIRST MEETING OF 2024 + Date: 5 February + Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm + Location: Conference Room 5, AEU SA, Greenhill Road Contact us on 0421 325 450 to find out more.

UPCOMING CONFERENCE

Early Childhood Conference Are you an early childhood educator? Come along to our 2024 Early Childhood Conference to connect, share, and learn.

WHAT WAS THE MOST VALUABLE PART OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE, FOR YOU? For me, the most valuable part of the annual Early Childhood Conference is hearing stories of success from other educators during times of difficulty. There’s so much amazing work being done that we never hear about because we’re all busy and focused on our own work.

The conference brings together all cohorts from birth to 8 years - with school, preschool, playgroup, and seconded staff. A cross-section of educators attend, including ECWs, teachers, leaders, and support staff.

This guarantees a rich and dynamic discussion and a wide range of perspectives.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GATHER WITH OTHER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS? Early childhood educators rarely feel prioritised, despite the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care. The conference gives us a welcoming, focused, and caring space to come together, share our successes and challenges, and plan how to work with our union to improve early childhood education for educators, children, and families.

M A N D Y D E M P S E Y, M A N A G E R , LE ARNING TOGETHER COMMUNITIES, MID NORTH

Early Childhood Conference

Monday 15 April 2024 | Term 1 holidays AEU conference facilities | Free for AEU members Be motivated to continue in early years education by connecting with educators and taking part in a day filled with purpose.

Authorised by Matthew Cherry, Australian Education Union (SA Branch), Kaurna Country, 163 Greenhill Road, Parkside SA 5063.

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I’m lucky enough to be part of the organising committee who program the conference. Guided

by Sam, the AEU Union Education Director, we have open and honest discussions about the state of early childhood education, our hopes for the future, and what early childhood members need from the AEU to build that future. The committee brings together educators with diverse viewpoints, which results in a unique and inspiring conference, achieved through a small handful of productive and enjoyable planning meetings. I’d recommend any early childhood educator looking to impact our sector put their hand up for the 2024 planning committee!

WHAT SHOULD MEMBERS EXPECT?

PUT ME UP ON YOUR AEU NOTICEBOARD

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Branch Council is the highest decision-making body of the Nominations are called AEU. Branch Council determines policy, sets priorities, and appoints Administrative Officers. for 2024 positions of Council is made up of delegates elected annually General Division Delegates Branch from local areas, TAFE delegates elected from TAFE Council, and Branch Executive members. and Alternate Delegates to Divisional This election is conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) and members are required to complete Branch Council the Nomination Form provided by the AEC.

The Election Notice provides information on the required number of Delegates and Alternate Delegates for each Area Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer, Australian Electoral Commission by no later than 5:00pm on Monday 5 February 2024. Details on how to lodge nominations are on the Nomination Form.

More information has been emailed to all members. Contact the AEU Information Unit for advice about AEU elections on (08) 8172 6300. Find out more at aeusa.asn.au/elections

REGISTER TO AT TEND

Local Area Networks The AEU holds Local Area Netowrks around South Australia, usually in the weeks prior to Branch Council meetings, to inform members of upcoming issues and channel member feedback to their delegates.

Your local area will comprise several schools and workplaces within your designated geographical area.

Register for your local upcoming event at www.aeusa.asn.au/lan

Authorised by M.Cherry, Australian Education Union (SA Branch), Kaurna Country, 163 Greenhill Road, Parkside SA 5063.

Step up in 2024

It's nomination time for Sub-Branch Secretaries and Workplace Representatives

Make your mark

The bigger and stronger our sub-branches are, the more positive change we can create for our members and the children and students we work with.

Once you’ve completed your AEU elections, please pass the results onto the AEU membership team, membership@aeusa.asn.au

ADVERTISE WITH US:

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Your sub-branch AGM must be held prior to Saturday 18 February 2024 in order to appoint your local union leadership.

If you would like to advertise in an upcoming edition of the Journal, email Journal@aeusa.asn.au for details and rates (where applicable).

SUBMIT A PIECE:

Build a union worth being a part of

Do you have a story to share? Send us an email: Journal@aeusa.asn.au + Articles: maximum 400 words + Letters to the editor: maximum 200 words All submissions should be signed with name, membership status, and role description. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please indicate this in your submission.

Editorial policy: Not all articles submitted will be published. Articles, letters to the editor, and advertising do not necessarily represent the views of the AEU. Submissions may be edited for publication.

EDITORIAL DEADLINES:

Increase membership at your site! All members contribute to building our union. Ask your colleagues to join the AEU community comprising of over 185,000 educators across Australia.

For more information visit www.aeusa.asn.au/join

AEU SA Journal Deadlines 2024 + Term 2: 15 March 2024 + Term 3: 7 June 2024 + Term 4: 30 August 2024

UPCOMING CONFERENCE

Do you know a passionate educator in the first three years of their career? Encourage them to attend our New Educators’ Conference to learn from and connect with a supportive, likeminded network.

WHAT WAS THE MOST VALUABLE PART OF THE NEW EDUCATORS’ CONFERENCE, FOR YOU?

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GATHER WITH OTHER NEW EDUCATORS?

It’s difficult to name just one part of the conference that was valuable to me. One of the most important aspects was learning about my rights as an early career teacher under our enterprise agreement.

Your first year of teaching can be a difficult time. It’s so important to know you’re not alone, you’re not failing – it’s just really hard. The list is never done, and the questions never end, but every year it gets a bit easier.

As a result of taking part in the SA conference, I also had the opportunity to go to Canberra for the National New Educators' AEU Conference, where I met other new educators from across Australia and New Zealand!

Meeting with colleagues who feel the same way and are going through the same challenges is empowering. At the conference, you’ll create a community of people to vent, share your wins, swap resources and ideas, and change the world with.

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WHAT SHOULD MEMBERS EXPECT? Expect to meet like-minded new educators going through the same daily challenges as you. Expect to learn about your rights and responsibilities as a graduate teacher – including graduate loading. Expect to learn about behaviour management techniques and other handy how-tos that you’re not taught at university.

Finally, expect to have fun!

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OPEN TO AEU SA MEMBERS IN THEIR FIRST 3 YEARS OF TEACHING

EXPLORE CONTEMPORARY INDUSTRIAL, PROFESSIONAL AND, WELLBEING TOPICS DIRECTLY RELATED TO EARLY TEACHING CAREERS

FRI 5 APRIL - SAT 6 APRIL 2024 FREE EVENT FOR MEMBERS

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W O M E N ' S U P D AT E

A new kind of leader Become a Women’s Contact Officer in 2024 to be part of a network of supportive women educators across the state.

THE ROLE OF A WOMEN'S CONTACT OFFICER The Workplace Organising Committee, also known as the WOC, is a group within your sub-branch/school comprised of the elected Sub-Branch Secretary, the Health and Safety Rep, an elected Personnel Advisory Committee (PAC) representative, an SSO representative, and the Women’s Contact Officer.

Each of these roles helps ensure their sub-branch remains strong, democratic, and active. The Women’s Contact Officer provides union information relevant to women members, promotes awareness of issues impacting working women, and provides an opportunity for women’s voices to be heard on workplace matters.

OUR WORK IN 2024

If your site doesn’t have a Women’s Contact Officer, consider putting your hand up for the role. The more leaders you have at your site, the better. This is your union, let’s strengthen it together.

+ Consider becoming a Women’s Contact Officer in 2024 + Be a leader for gender equity at your site + Join a network of supportive women educators

GET INVOLVED For more information on the role, head to the website or email womensofficer@aeusa.asn.au ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES, RESOURCES AND MORE We’re proud of the decades the AEU has spent fighting for and delivering progress with and for women educators. As an AEU member you can access tailored conferences, join committees, find information and resources, and apply for grants and opportunities. Find out more and get involved at

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In 2024, Women’s Contact Officers will form a statewide network, ensuring a smooth flow of information and support between our sub-branches, to allow each Officer to flourish and lead the way in their sites. As your Women’s Officer, I’ll support every Officer with on-demand, member-lead training, a termly catch up, ongoing networking, and regular contact whenever you need to chat.

In this article

www.aeusa.asn.au/women

JAKI HEIM WOMEN'S OFFICER, AEU SA

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TA F E U P D AT E

A bright future for TAFE In 2023, we had significant wins in our fight to rebuild a well-funded, flourishing TAFE system at a state and federal level.

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We welcomed the release of the Roadmap to the Future of TAFE SA - a review of the TAFE SA system undertaken with extensive consultation with TAFE educators, unions, and the community, with a view to reposition TAFE SA as the leader in vocational education and training. The Roadmap outlined 96 recommendations refocusing our purpose on providing quality, student-centred education in response to local, contemporary needs.

The AEU also consulted on the development of the of the TAFE SA Strategic Plan 2023 - 2033, developed in response to the Roadmap, outlining clear goals on how the organisation will implement all recommendations.

The Strategic Plan positions TAFE SA as the key provider of life-long learning opportunities and builds our states’ economic future through inclusive and accessible vocational education.

A landmark five-year National Skills Agreement (NSA) has now been reached between the state and federal governments. Over the life of the NSA, we will see a $90 million in annual boost for TAFE SA to fund extra training places, capital works upgrades, and support services

Congratulations to the SA Life on Campus TAFE SA 2023 Photography Competition winner, Benjamin Anstey and our wonderful runner-up photographer, Gemma Holmes.

What you need to know + Last year saw significant investment in TAFE + TAFE is set to resume its role as the key vocational education and training provider in SA + Get involved as we begin enterprise bargaining for TAFE SA members

for students. This significant increase in funding is something our AEU members have been campaigning around for many years. The investment will provide funding to implement the Roadmap for the Future of TAFE SA. In 2024, we are preparing for the most significant changes we have seen in TAFE SA for over a decade.

With some of the first steps in the implementation of the Strategic Plan including changes to the TAFE SA Act 2012, an organisational restructure, a new Reconciliation Action Plan, and the development of six Priority Plans to help outline key steps the organisation will take to enact the Strategic Plan.

Importantly, we begin enterprise bargaining for all TAFE SA educators this year. These negotiations will provide us with an opportunity to improve both work and pay conditions and to ensure we retain and attract a skilled and dynamic workforce at TAFE SA. The voice of members will be key in forming our bargaining claims. Your participation in our upcoming enterprise bargaining forums will form our position in negotiations. Keep an eye on your inbox for further updates from the AEU on how you can get involved in the bargaining process.

ANGELA DEAN O R G A N I S E R : TA F E F O C U S , A E U S A

Wai Aṉangu Educator Tjuta.

Kulilaya.

If you’re an educator working at an Anangu school or preschool and you need support, let us know.

We have a range of support systems for Aboriginal educators and educators working with Aboriginal kids.

Nyura mukuringanyi AEUngka tjunguringkunytjikitja?

Tjana wirura alpamilalpai.

Visit the Aboriginal Educators page on our website for dedicated resources, opportunities and news.

Need help with an issue at work or looking for someone from the AEU to visit your site?

Contact our friendly and knowledgeable Info Unit: info@aeusa.asn.au | 08 8172 6300

Access information, resources, and more www.aeusa.asn.au/Aboriginal

Brain Breaks

+ Pay: Panya mani tjara + Work: Warka nyuntumpa tjara + Leave: Tjinguru nyuntu sorry-ngka, business-ngka, walytjapiti pikaringkunyangka, alatai ankunytjikitjangku, leave tjunanyi – ka tjana wirura alpamilalpai + Problem: tjana problem tjuta wirura alpamilalpai Authorised by M.Cherry, Australian Education Union (SA Branch), Kaurna Country, 163 Greenhill Road, Parkside SA 5063.

TA K E A B R E AT H E R

Quick breaks that help you refocus and return to work feeling centered.

Brain teaser Peter's father has five sons. The names of four sons are Fefe, Fifi, Fafa and Fufu respectively.

What is the name of the fifth son?

Fefe Fifi Fafa Fufu Answers Scan the QR Code to see the answers.

Shoulder rotations + Place your fingertips on your shoulders + Bring your elbows together in front of your chest + As you inhale, slowly raise your elbows up and outwards + As you exhale, draw your elbows back and downwards to come together in front of your chest + Repeat five to ten times.

A MESSAGE FROM AEU FEDER AL

Putting an end to under-funding World Teachers’ Day late in 2023 was an important opportunity to celebrate the dedication and commitment of educators and the critical role they play in our society. But with the profession in crisis due to crippling workloads and growing teacher shortages, we needed to make the day about much more than just kind words.

That is why, in October, we launched the next phase of the For Every Child campaign to fully fund public schools. This phase included a four-week road trip across every state and territory in Australia to raise community awareness and call for support for full funding.

We travelled to school communities in our campaignbranded vehicles to meet principals, staff, and parents and hold forums and events.

Along the way, we collected tens of thousands of postcards and delivered them to the Prime Minister at Parliament House in Canberra, calling on him to honour his election commitment to fully fund every school.

The For Every Child campaign aims to end the unacceptable situation in which only 1.3 per cent of public schools are resourced at the Schooling Resource Standard (SRS).

What you need to know

+ The Government must resource public schools to the minimum level of funding + This funding will play a key role in overcoming critical teacher shortages + Show your support for our For Every Child campaign this term

other professions with a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification. Public school teachers earn less than those in comparable professions at the start of their career and the gap widens with age, the also report found.

Reflecting the current inequity in school resourcing, 56 per cent of private school teachers aged 45 to 49 earned more than $104,000 a year in 2021 compared to only 46 per cent of public school teachers. Private schools also employ smaller proportions of early career teachers, which leaves public school systems to disproportionately bear the cost of developing new graduates – something that Preston says should be factored into school funding.

The report's findings underline the importance of addressing the root causes of teacher shortages – uncompetitive salaries and unsustainable workloads.

Ending the underfunding of public schools is a vital part of the solution for teacher attraction and retention.

We have a real opportunity to address this over the next 12 months as governments decide the future funding of every public school. I urge all of you to join us in the For Every Child campaign. Getting governments to fully fund public schools would be something wonderful we could all celebrate on World Teachers’ Day next year.

C O R R E N A H AY T H O R P E AEU FEDERAL PRESIDENT

The SRS is the minimum level of funding governments agreed a decade ago was required by schools to meet the needs of all students.

We have also released the first comprehensive analysis of the information collected from over 380,000 public and private school teachers as part of the ABS Census in 2021. That report by senior researcher Barbara Preston revealed the full extent of the gaps in salaries and workloads between teachers and those working in other professions. It found that 48 per cent of full-time teachers worked 45 hours or more a week in 2021, compared to 31 per cent of those working full-time in

MORE SUPPORT FOR EVERY CHILD Show your support at www.foreverychild.au

This article was originally published in the summer issue of Australian Educator.

TRAINING & COURSES

Professional Learning Access a wide range of values-based professional learning to develop your practical skills and grow as an educator.

The sessions are in real time and allow you to work with other professionals to gain insight and grow as an educator.

UPCOMING TRAINING

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Women's Contact Officer Training + 7 - 8 March, Term 1 Week 6 + Cost: Free for members + For: Elected Women's Contact Officers A two day training for elected Women's Contact Officers in AEU sub branches to increase your knowledge of the policies and procedures in place to improve the working lives of womxn.* This training also focuses on a range of issues impacting womxn workers and how you can make a difference. *Womxn: A definition of women that explicitly includes not only cis women, but also trans women and femme/feminine-identifying genderqueer and non-binary folks.

Travel and accommodation support provided to country members.

New Council Delegates Training + 21 - 22 March. Term 1 Week 8, 9:15am - 4pm + Cost: Free for members + For: New Branch Council delegates A two day course required for new Branch Council Delegates.

This training will upskill delegates in fast-paced Council decision-making and ensure you know how to make your voice heard The session includes the Federal Government's mandatory Union Financial Governance training.

Travel and accommodation support provided to country members.

AEU Merit Selection Retraining (School and Preschool) + 27 March, Term 1 Week 9, 4pm - 6pm + Cost: Free for members + For: AEU Members who wish to become an AEU Representative on panels A two hour retraining session for AEU members who last attended Merit Selection training in 2018 or AEU Members who want to be an AEU Representative on Merit Selection Panels.

AEU PAC Representative Training + 9 April, Term 1 Week 11, 2pm - 5pm + 17 April, Term 1 Holidays, 10am - 1pm + 1 May, Term 2 Week 1, 2pm - 5pm + Cost: Free for members + For: AEU member PAC Representative – new and those wanting to retrain AEU member PAC training is offered to ensure all AEU members with an interest or responsibility in school human resource matters can access, investigate, and discuss elements of the enterprise agreement and other documents in relation to PAC decisions.

Union Financial Governance Training + 18 April, Term 1 Holidays, 9:15am - 4:30pm + Cost: Free for AEU members + For: All elected AEU SA Executive and Branch Council + delegates (including alternate delegates) This full day intensive training course outlines financial responsibilities of elected union roles. Union Governance Training is required in order to sit on AEU SA Branch Council or TAFE Divisional Council.

TAFE New Reps Training + 19 April, Term 1 Holidays, 10am - 5pm + Cost: Free for members + For: TAFE members Build your skills and knowledge as an AEU representative in TAFE. Learn about the wins that come from coordinated, strong member action. Consider what your workplace needs to grow the knowledge and confidence of members.

Practice skills to cultivate positive action at your workplace.

Travel and accommodation support provided to country members

TRAINING & COURSES

UPCOMING CONFERENCES AND OPPORTUINITIES AEU SA New Educators' Conference + 5 - 6 April, Term 1 Week 10 + Cost: Free for members + For: Full AEU SA members in their first three years of teaching Are you in your first three years of teaching? Join us to talk industrial, professional, and wellbeing skills for new teachers.

Gain insights from guest speakers, take part in workshops to hone your skills, and grow your professional support network.

Topics include classroom management, rights and entitlements, e-safety, and campaigning for job security.

Travel and accommodation support provided to country members.

Read more about this conference on page 24.

AEU SA Early Childhood Conference + 15 April, Term 1 Holidays + Cost: Free for members + For: AEU members working in Early Childhood Fuel your passion for early years education by connecting with educators. We'll be focusing on valuing educators and creative thinking.

Travel and accommodation support provided to country members.

Read more about this returning conference on page 21.

Classroom Management and Engagement Skills + 16 - 17 April, Term 1 Holidays + Cost: AEU SA members: $99 | Staff working in public education who are not currently an AEU member: $333 + For: Teachers, leaders, and ancillary staff currently working in public education A highly regarded two day course delivered by classroom teachers focused on new ways to engage students and create safe and accountable classroom spaces.

New Union Representatives Level 1 + 22 - 23 April, Term 1 Holidays, 9:15am - 3:30pm + Cost: Free for members + For: AEU members in elected positions who have not completed level 1 training previously This hands on, participatory course works with you to ensure you know what your rights and responsibilities are as an elected union representative.

Travel and accommodation support provided to country members.

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Online/ Virtual

In Person

Check out the AEU SA website regularly for more dates and courses at aeusa.asn.au/upcoming