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contents3 Message from the president4 Who we represent4 What we stand for5 The structure of the AEU6 AEU leadership and officers10 Membership services unit11 Your union and you12 Training13 AEU member programs14 Behind the scenes16 Partners19 Contacts
Dear member
Welcome to the Australian Education Union your union
Your membership makes a difference It will deliver even greater achievements for you as an educator and for your profession Having joined you are helping to promote the value of public education in our community
Make sure you access our many services as we are here to support you I wish you well in your endeavours and congratulate you on choosing a career in public education
Mary BluettPresidentAEU Victorian Branch
2 3
The structure of the AEU Victorian Branch is designed to allow plenty of
opportunities for involvement by members Branch Conference meets annually
and is the supreme governing body of the union
Branch Council is made up of about 120 members from all sectors of the union It meets twice each term to decide union policies related to educational and industrial issues
Regions The state is divided into regions that meet regularly usually twice a term Any interested member from any sector can attend their AEU regional
meeting to discuss educational issues and to help shape union policy For dates and venues go to wwwaeuvicasnaureg_meetings or contact your AEU regional organiser
Sub-branches or network groups are the engines which feed and drive the union at the local level They usually consist of a group of members at a school or workplace
Each workplace has its own AEU rep (representative) who is elected by the members The rep is the AEUrsquos primary contact in your workplace
Who we represent
Nationally the Australian Education Union (AEU) has 190000 members
In Victoria there are more than 46000 members across early childhood primary secondary TAFE AMES and disability services These last three make up the AEUrsquos TAFE and adult provision (TAP) sector
What we stand forThe AEU stands for
bull Strong advocacy for public education and those who work for it
bull Delivery of high quality and relevant services and advice to members
bull Improving salaries career structures and working conditions for members
bull Empowering members in their workplaces
bull Encouraging active engagement of members in our union
bull Ongoing growth in membership across our union to further our campaigning capacity and strength
We are working to achieve these goals We invite everyone who shares these goals to join with us Remember united we stand divided we fall
Sub-branches amp workplaces
Sub-branches in institutes amp workplaces
Branch Conference(meets annually)
Sector Council (meets 8 times per year)
Primary
TAFE committee Disability services committee AMES committee
Secondary Early childhood TAFE amp Adult Provision (TAP)
Branch Council(meets 8 times per year)
Branch Executive(meets fortnightly)
Regions
The structure of the AEU
4 5
AEU officers and staff OrganisersEach location is part of a region and each region is supported by a team of organisers
The West team covers Melton Sunbury Werribee and Maribyrnong
The North team covers Broadmeadows LatrobePlenty Diamond Valley and Inner City
The East team covers the Yarra Valley Lilydale RingwoodCroydon Doncaster Warringal and the Inner East
The South East team covers KnoxDandenong Ranges Cranbourne Waverley Nunawading and BerwickPakenham
The South team covers Springvale Dandenong Prahran LongbeachMoorabbin Frankston Peninsula and Wonthaggi
AEU leadership
The AEU Victorian Branch is headed by an elected leadership These 12 leaders represent the four sectors which constitute
the union membership They are supported by metropolitan and regional organisers the Membership Services Unit and by industrial research and other staff
Gillian Robertson DeputyBranchSecretary
Meredith PeaceDeputyPresident
Mary BluettBranchPresident
Brian HendersonBranchSecretary
Cross-sectoral
Carolyn ClancyVicePresidentPrimary
Justin MullalyVicePresidentSecondary
Erin AulichDeputyVicePresidentSecondary
James RankinDeputyVicePresidentPrimary
Schools
Shayne QuinnVicePresidentEarlyChildhood
Martel MenzDeputyVicePresidentEarlyChildhood
Early Childhood
Jo FogertyVicePresidentTAP
Greg BarclayDeputyVicePresidentTAP
TAFE and Adult Provision
Meaghan Flack
Kim DalyTrainingofficer
Tony Delaney
Andrew Ferguson
John Handley
Mark Hopper
Kerry Maher
Helen Stanley
Jeff Slingsby
Joe Mulhall
Marylouise Chapman
Rowena MatcottTrainingofficer
Bob ParrAMES
6 7
John OakleyBenallaGNE
Erich SinkisBallaratCHW
Jeff GrayGippsland
Michael ClavenBendigoLCM
Rosemary CroweGeelongBSW
Janet MarshallOHS
Bob MaguireOHS
Kathryn LewisEducationSupport
Jeff WaltersAEUPrincipals
Peter HendricksonAEUPrincipals
Barb JenningsWomenrsquosofficer
Andrew CassidyGraduateteachers
Our country offices are located in Geelong Ballarat Bendigo Benalla and Morwell They also work with the teams
Specialist officersGraduate teachersAndrew Cassidy is the graduate teacher organiser Andrew runs our programs in universities and all the structures designed to get new teachers more involved in the union
AEU PrincipalsJeff Walters and Peter Hendrickson are our AEU Principals organisers The AEU has a large and active principal class membership
Womenrsquos officerBarb Jennings is the womenrsquos officer She runs a womenrsquos program which includes an annual dinner and conference metropolitan and regional professional development opportunities for women activists to spend time at the AEU in the Anna Stewart Memorial Project and representation and advice on matters which particularly affect women
Occupational health and safetyJanet Marshall and Bob Maguire are our health and safety representative (HSR) support officers The AEU is committed to working to improve the health and safety of those involved in education HSRs in schools and workplaces play a vital role Janet and Bob are available to present at sub-branch meetings
Education supportKathryn Lewis is the education support staff officer and works statewide with other organisers supporting representing and training our ES members
Disability organisersKerry Maher and Meaghan Flack support members in the disability services sector along with the country organisers
TAFE organisersOur metropolitan TAFE organisers are Andrew Ferguson Marylouise Chapman Jeff Slingsby John Handley and Joe Mulhall Regional TAFE institutes are covered by our AEU country organisers Bob Parr is our organiser supporting members in the adult multicultural education service
8 9
Your union and you
Be informed and be involvedVisit the AEU website wwwaeuvicasnau with its members-only section Check out the current campaigns and how you can show your support
Agreements set out the terms conditions and pay for your sector Your Agreement Implementation Guide gives you the rundown on your employment conditions and how to get the most out of each new agreement These can be found on the website in the members area
If you attend AEU Active Training you will receive a hard copy and a USB containing more information
As a new member you will also have been sent a copy of the essential law booklet Teachers Students and the Law produced for the AEU by the Victoria Law Foundation
Contact the MSU on (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379 between 830am amp 5pm
Monday to Friday or email melbourneaeuvicasnau
Michael Hill
Rob Stewart
Fiona Sawyer
Margaret Pekin
Ken Sampson
Denise WellingMembership Services UnitIf you have questions or are not sure of what or how to do something then please contact us
The Membership Services Unit (MSU) is a group of six people whose role is to answer your questions by phone or email You can also contact your local organiser who is responsible for your workplace or call our training organisers womenrsquos officer or leadership
The sub-branch is there to support you and you are there to support the sub-branch
Be active get involved mdash and have your say
The AEU offers advice or referrals on a wide range of issues including
bull Pay queriesbull Contract employmentbull Workcoverbull Disciplinary proceduresbull Workloadbull Casual relief teachingbull Occupational health and safetybull Leavebull Workplace harassmentbull Equal opportunitybull Legal mattersbull Psychological referrals
At your workplacebull Ask someone to identify the AEU
rep for youbull Tell your rep that you have joinedbull Ask the rep to let you know when
and where the sub-branch meets bull Attend those meetings ask
questions and raise issues mdash there is no such thing as a silly question It is important to have input into the sub-branch to ensure that issues from all staff are discussed
bull Attend a regional meeting
Keep us informedWe like to keep up with our members and their whereabouts It is essential if we are to communicate with and support you effectively Let us know if you
bull Change work location or contact details
bull Change your time fractionbull Resign or retire from the unionbull Access maternityfamily leavebull Access leave without paybull Return from leave
Let us know of any changes to your details via our website at
wwwaeuvicasnauupdate or contact our membership
records unit (see p 15)10 11
AEU member programsTraining
New Educators Network (NEN)Graduate and student members meet regularly to share successes discuss concerns or issues and become more involved in the AEU and education as a whole NEN is a means for graduate teachers to raise their specific concerns and shape the unionrsquos agenda in these areas
Young Member Activist ProgramEach term two younger members have the opportunity to experience and participate in current AEU activities with AEU leadership and staff The program runs for one week at our office in Abbotsford The AEU covers replacement costs to release participants from their workplace
Anna Stewart Memorial Program (ASMP)This unique project is a chance for a woman member to become more involved in the union It is a two-week off-the-job training program and the AEU pays replacement costs at the workplace The project is a memorial to Anna Stewart a remarkable journalist and unionist who won landmark changes for working women
Womenrsquos Information Network (WINs) The AEU encourages women to become involved in the union at their workplace
WIN builds on a long AEU history of womenrsquos involvement and leadership and gives support and assistance to the many women activists already taking a role We encourage you to support the woman in this role or to take up this position
ES Advocates The AEU offers a one-week PD program to encourage ES members to become more involved and gain a greater understanding of the AEU The ES Advocates program gives ES members an opportunity to
bull Spend a week at the AEUbull Have input into the AEUrsquos approach
to ES issues and future directionsbull Work with AEU leadership
organisers and MSU staffThe AEU pays replacement costs for
two ES members per term to participate in this exciting program If you are an active ES member of the AEU this is a great opportunity
Professional NetworksThe AEU has established membersrsquo email networks for school curriculum and professional development coordinators Members receive a termly bulletin of news research information of PD opportunities and more To join email johngrahamaeuvicasnau
The AEU runs a huge range of industrial and professional training for members
ranging from after-work events to conferences and two-day training courses
Annual conferences are held for primary and secondary graduate teachers in schools ES members in schools principal class members women early years teachers and assistants casual relief teachers and members in disability services and TAFE
For details of everything we offer go to wwwaeuvicasnautraining where you can also download our AEU Events Calendar mdash a handy booklet that has been widely distributed to reps and school PD coordinators
You will find sessions to meet your industrial and professional needs at all stages of your career
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar to enter the booking system
We can also tailor workshops to deliver at your workplace One of our most often requested sessions is Legal Liability
2011 EVENTS CALENDAR
Events_coverindd 2
20211 953 AM
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in
the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar
12 13
Behind the scenes
Besides our leadership organisers and MSU officers providing direct support
to members and sub-branches the AEU has a full range of backroom staff who serve and support you
Communications centreThe newly formed Communications Centre combines the work of the former publica-tions and information services (library) units
Our journalists and designers keep members up to date with union news and campaigns through our AEU News magazine sector newsletters and e-newsletters The team also designs and produces most AEU resources from bumper stickers to campaign posters to this booklet
Your regular copy of AEU News provides the latest information about the issues that affect you with news features member profiles and analysis of whatrsquos happening in education settings around the state
Email the unit with feedback or ideas for articles at aeunewsaeuvicasnau To subscribe to our e-newsletter fill out the box in the Latest News panel on the front of our website at wwwaeuvicasnau
Most AEU publications can be viewed online in our members-only section at wwwaeuvicasnaumembers
The Communications Centre is also responsible for distributing the AEU message and other material to members via email and hard copy mail Make sure that the AEU has your current email address
Our information specialists organise and manage the union archive and access to internal and external information r esources
Our specialist collections include teacher union history leadership and management Koorie education and womenrsquos issues The range of national and international journals includes a complete collection of teacher union and Victorian education gazettes dating
from the early 1900sStaff can conduct literature searches
and the library area of the AEU website has a list of subject resources available to members Call (03) 9417 2822 or contact libraryaeuvicasnau
Membership recordsOur membership records unit can help with any queries you have about your AEU membership
If you need to update your details such as work location name or address or time fraction change the account that your subscriptions are paid from or request a tax statement just call (03) 9417 2822 and ask for our friendly membership records staff
You can also change your details online at wwwaeuvicasnauupdate
SwitchYour first point of contact will be our staff at the switchboard who will direct you to the relevant workgroup in the organisation The phones never stop so it helps if you identify if your query is membership or work related Access to all services is available only to members
Research and industrialOur research and industrial staff can offer advice on professional research and work-related legal matters
Finance unitOur finance staff oversee the $22 million budget of our growing organisation They process all financial transactions and importantly for sub-branches and regions the annual allocation of funds
SuperannuationBarbra Norris and Christine Stewart are your representatives on the VicSuper board of directors while Dean Glare and Angela Stringer are your representatives at ESSSuper They are available to answer all your questions about superannuation Call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
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As an AEU member you have access to a huge range of services and
benefits from our affiliates and partners And donrsquot forget you are part of a national trade union movement with two million members
The AEU is affiliated to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the Victorian Trades Hall Council
Check the members-only section of the AEU website for a full list of the benefits available to members from our partners
Credit unionsAEU members and their families are eligi-ble to join two dedicated credit unions for education workers mdash mecu and Victoria Teachers Credit Union Each gives access to services such as home loanssbquo personal loanssbquo bill payingsbquo direct salary creditingsbquo travel insurance and cheque accounts
Teachers Health FundTeachers Health Fund is a not-for-profit health insurer caring for over 100000 teachers and support staff nationally The fund is only available for education union members and their families and offers value-for-money health insurance
To organise a school visit or to contact our Teachers Health representative Sarah Kupsch call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
AEU PartnersRetirement Victoria For financial advice we refer our members to Retirement Victoria (RV) An RV advisor works from our Abbotsford office on Tuesday and Thursday Call (03) 9820 8088 for an appointment RV also runs regular pre-retirement planning seminars for members at the AEU
Union Shopper Union Shopper uses the combined purchasing power of Australiarsquos two million union members to secure significant savings on everything from white goods to cars and holidays Call 1300 368 117 or go to wwwunionshoppercomau
Presidential CardYour membership card gives you ac-cess to the Presidential Card and Shop-pers Advantage programs with tens of thousands of special offers and savings Go to wwwaeupresidentialcardcomau
Travel and holiday offersAEU members can access great travel and holiday deals through special members-only rates at Tempo holidays Budget car rental and Allworld International and others including Victorian destinations Shizuka Ryokan retreat and spa in Hepburn Springs and Metung Holiday Villas in the Gippsland Lakes
Check our members section for offers
Computers and ITThe AEU works with Apple computers and IT resellers CentreCom to provide discount deals for AEU members Check the members section of the AEU website for more
Professional developmentThe AEU is a partner in two PD providers which operate out of our office in Abbotsford
TLN (Teacher Learning Network) is a not-for-profit professional development provider supported by the AEU and the Victorian Independent Education Union
It runs seminars workshops and conferences and publishes books and resources for teachers and education leaders The TLN Course Directory is sent each year to school PD coordinators and a full listing of TLN events is available at wwwtlnorgau
VELC (Victorian Educational Leadership Consortium) provides high-quality targeted PD for serving and aspiring school leaders to build leadership capacity and support school improvement
VELC provides advice and support at both a group and individual level on career pathways at all levels This includes support for application writing and inter-views To find out more go to wwwaeuvicasnauvelc or email rossdeanaeuvicasnau
Remember it pays to be a union member
16 17
RegionalAEU Ballarat office608 Sturt StreetBallarat 3350Tel (03) 5331 1155 1800 013 039Fax (03) 5333 7105Email ballarataeuvicasnau
AEU Benalla office90-94 Nunn StreetBenalla 3672PO Box 861 (for all postage)Tel (03) 5762 2714 1800 013 994Fax (03) 5762 6954Email benallaaeuvicasnau
AEU Bendigo office89 Williamson StreetBendigo 3550Tel (03) 5442 2666 1800 013 990Fax (03) 5441 4090Email bendigoaeuvicasnau
AEU Geelong officeSuite 2 Ormond House 109 Yarra StreetGeelong 3220Tel (03) 5222 6633 1800 133 853Fax (03) 5222 6599Email geelongaeuvicasnau
AEU Gippsland officeLevel 1 42 Buckley StreetMorwell 3840Tel (03) 5134 8844 1800 013 979Fax (03) 5133 6120Email gippslandaeuvicasnau
MetropolitanAEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Contacts
wwwaeuvicasnau
AEU online
The AEU Vic website is the essential one-stop shop for AEU members
with a wealth of resources and information
bull Read the latest newsbull Get involved in AEU campaignsbull Find out about your pay and
conditionsbull Ask a question onlinebull Find and book AEU training and
PDbull Update your detailsbull Read our publications onlinebull Join one of our networksbull Get information on health and
safetybull Access special member-only
offers and services
Join us on Facebook
wwwfacebookcommdash search for ldquoAustralian
Education Union Victoriardquo
Visit our campaign sites
MY SCHOOL NEEDS
wwwmyschoolneedscomau
wwwtafe4allorgau
18 19
AEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Ensuring AEU members are OK
contents3 Message from the president4 Who we represent4 What we stand for5 The structure of the AEU6 AEU leadership and officers10 Membership services unit11 Your union and you12 Training13 AEU member programs14 Behind the scenes16 Partners19 Contacts
Dear member
Welcome to the Australian Education Union your union
Your membership makes a difference It will deliver even greater achievements for you as an educator and for your profession Having joined you are helping to promote the value of public education in our community
Make sure you access our many services as we are here to support you I wish you well in your endeavours and congratulate you on choosing a career in public education
Mary BluettPresidentAEU Victorian Branch
2 3
The structure of the AEU Victorian Branch is designed to allow plenty of
opportunities for involvement by members Branch Conference meets annually
and is the supreme governing body of the union
Branch Council is made up of about 120 members from all sectors of the union It meets twice each term to decide union policies related to educational and industrial issues
Regions The state is divided into regions that meet regularly usually twice a term Any interested member from any sector can attend their AEU regional
meeting to discuss educational issues and to help shape union policy For dates and venues go to wwwaeuvicasnaureg_meetings or contact your AEU regional organiser
Sub-branches or network groups are the engines which feed and drive the union at the local level They usually consist of a group of members at a school or workplace
Each workplace has its own AEU rep (representative) who is elected by the members The rep is the AEUrsquos primary contact in your workplace
Who we represent
Nationally the Australian Education Union (AEU) has 190000 members
In Victoria there are more than 46000 members across early childhood primary secondary TAFE AMES and disability services These last three make up the AEUrsquos TAFE and adult provision (TAP) sector
What we stand forThe AEU stands for
bull Strong advocacy for public education and those who work for it
bull Delivery of high quality and relevant services and advice to members
bull Improving salaries career structures and working conditions for members
bull Empowering members in their workplaces
bull Encouraging active engagement of members in our union
bull Ongoing growth in membership across our union to further our campaigning capacity and strength
We are working to achieve these goals We invite everyone who shares these goals to join with us Remember united we stand divided we fall
Sub-branches amp workplaces
Sub-branches in institutes amp workplaces
Branch Conference(meets annually)
Sector Council (meets 8 times per year)
Primary
TAFE committee Disability services committee AMES committee
Secondary Early childhood TAFE amp Adult Provision (TAP)
Branch Council(meets 8 times per year)
Branch Executive(meets fortnightly)
Regions
The structure of the AEU
4 5
AEU officers and staff OrganisersEach location is part of a region and each region is supported by a team of organisers
The West team covers Melton Sunbury Werribee and Maribyrnong
The North team covers Broadmeadows LatrobePlenty Diamond Valley and Inner City
The East team covers the Yarra Valley Lilydale RingwoodCroydon Doncaster Warringal and the Inner East
The South East team covers KnoxDandenong Ranges Cranbourne Waverley Nunawading and BerwickPakenham
The South team covers Springvale Dandenong Prahran LongbeachMoorabbin Frankston Peninsula and Wonthaggi
AEU leadership
The AEU Victorian Branch is headed by an elected leadership These 12 leaders represent the four sectors which constitute
the union membership They are supported by metropolitan and regional organisers the Membership Services Unit and by industrial research and other staff
Gillian Robertson DeputyBranchSecretary
Meredith PeaceDeputyPresident
Mary BluettBranchPresident
Brian HendersonBranchSecretary
Cross-sectoral
Carolyn ClancyVicePresidentPrimary
Justin MullalyVicePresidentSecondary
Erin AulichDeputyVicePresidentSecondary
James RankinDeputyVicePresidentPrimary
Schools
Shayne QuinnVicePresidentEarlyChildhood
Martel MenzDeputyVicePresidentEarlyChildhood
Early Childhood
Jo FogertyVicePresidentTAP
Greg BarclayDeputyVicePresidentTAP
TAFE and Adult Provision
Meaghan Flack
Kim DalyTrainingofficer
Tony Delaney
Andrew Ferguson
John Handley
Mark Hopper
Kerry Maher
Helen Stanley
Jeff Slingsby
Joe Mulhall
Marylouise Chapman
Rowena MatcottTrainingofficer
Bob ParrAMES
6 7
John OakleyBenallaGNE
Erich SinkisBallaratCHW
Jeff GrayGippsland
Michael ClavenBendigoLCM
Rosemary CroweGeelongBSW
Janet MarshallOHS
Bob MaguireOHS
Kathryn LewisEducationSupport
Jeff WaltersAEUPrincipals
Peter HendricksonAEUPrincipals
Barb JenningsWomenrsquosofficer
Andrew CassidyGraduateteachers
Our country offices are located in Geelong Ballarat Bendigo Benalla and Morwell They also work with the teams
Specialist officersGraduate teachersAndrew Cassidy is the graduate teacher organiser Andrew runs our programs in universities and all the structures designed to get new teachers more involved in the union
AEU PrincipalsJeff Walters and Peter Hendrickson are our AEU Principals organisers The AEU has a large and active principal class membership
Womenrsquos officerBarb Jennings is the womenrsquos officer She runs a womenrsquos program which includes an annual dinner and conference metropolitan and regional professional development opportunities for women activists to spend time at the AEU in the Anna Stewart Memorial Project and representation and advice on matters which particularly affect women
Occupational health and safetyJanet Marshall and Bob Maguire are our health and safety representative (HSR) support officers The AEU is committed to working to improve the health and safety of those involved in education HSRs in schools and workplaces play a vital role Janet and Bob are available to present at sub-branch meetings
Education supportKathryn Lewis is the education support staff officer and works statewide with other organisers supporting representing and training our ES members
Disability organisersKerry Maher and Meaghan Flack support members in the disability services sector along with the country organisers
TAFE organisersOur metropolitan TAFE organisers are Andrew Ferguson Marylouise Chapman Jeff Slingsby John Handley and Joe Mulhall Regional TAFE institutes are covered by our AEU country organisers Bob Parr is our organiser supporting members in the adult multicultural education service
8 9
Your union and you
Be informed and be involvedVisit the AEU website wwwaeuvicasnau with its members-only section Check out the current campaigns and how you can show your support
Agreements set out the terms conditions and pay for your sector Your Agreement Implementation Guide gives you the rundown on your employment conditions and how to get the most out of each new agreement These can be found on the website in the members area
If you attend AEU Active Training you will receive a hard copy and a USB containing more information
As a new member you will also have been sent a copy of the essential law booklet Teachers Students and the Law produced for the AEU by the Victoria Law Foundation
Contact the MSU on (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379 between 830am amp 5pm
Monday to Friday or email melbourneaeuvicasnau
Michael Hill
Rob Stewart
Fiona Sawyer
Margaret Pekin
Ken Sampson
Denise WellingMembership Services UnitIf you have questions or are not sure of what or how to do something then please contact us
The Membership Services Unit (MSU) is a group of six people whose role is to answer your questions by phone or email You can also contact your local organiser who is responsible for your workplace or call our training organisers womenrsquos officer or leadership
The sub-branch is there to support you and you are there to support the sub-branch
Be active get involved mdash and have your say
The AEU offers advice or referrals on a wide range of issues including
bull Pay queriesbull Contract employmentbull Workcoverbull Disciplinary proceduresbull Workloadbull Casual relief teachingbull Occupational health and safetybull Leavebull Workplace harassmentbull Equal opportunitybull Legal mattersbull Psychological referrals
At your workplacebull Ask someone to identify the AEU
rep for youbull Tell your rep that you have joinedbull Ask the rep to let you know when
and where the sub-branch meets bull Attend those meetings ask
questions and raise issues mdash there is no such thing as a silly question It is important to have input into the sub-branch to ensure that issues from all staff are discussed
bull Attend a regional meeting
Keep us informedWe like to keep up with our members and their whereabouts It is essential if we are to communicate with and support you effectively Let us know if you
bull Change work location or contact details
bull Change your time fractionbull Resign or retire from the unionbull Access maternityfamily leavebull Access leave without paybull Return from leave
Let us know of any changes to your details via our website at
wwwaeuvicasnauupdate or contact our membership
records unit (see p 15)10 11
AEU member programsTraining
New Educators Network (NEN)Graduate and student members meet regularly to share successes discuss concerns or issues and become more involved in the AEU and education as a whole NEN is a means for graduate teachers to raise their specific concerns and shape the unionrsquos agenda in these areas
Young Member Activist ProgramEach term two younger members have the opportunity to experience and participate in current AEU activities with AEU leadership and staff The program runs for one week at our office in Abbotsford The AEU covers replacement costs to release participants from their workplace
Anna Stewart Memorial Program (ASMP)This unique project is a chance for a woman member to become more involved in the union It is a two-week off-the-job training program and the AEU pays replacement costs at the workplace The project is a memorial to Anna Stewart a remarkable journalist and unionist who won landmark changes for working women
Womenrsquos Information Network (WINs) The AEU encourages women to become involved in the union at their workplace
WIN builds on a long AEU history of womenrsquos involvement and leadership and gives support and assistance to the many women activists already taking a role We encourage you to support the woman in this role or to take up this position
ES Advocates The AEU offers a one-week PD program to encourage ES members to become more involved and gain a greater understanding of the AEU The ES Advocates program gives ES members an opportunity to
bull Spend a week at the AEUbull Have input into the AEUrsquos approach
to ES issues and future directionsbull Work with AEU leadership
organisers and MSU staffThe AEU pays replacement costs for
two ES members per term to participate in this exciting program If you are an active ES member of the AEU this is a great opportunity
Professional NetworksThe AEU has established membersrsquo email networks for school curriculum and professional development coordinators Members receive a termly bulletin of news research information of PD opportunities and more To join email johngrahamaeuvicasnau
The AEU runs a huge range of industrial and professional training for members
ranging from after-work events to conferences and two-day training courses
Annual conferences are held for primary and secondary graduate teachers in schools ES members in schools principal class members women early years teachers and assistants casual relief teachers and members in disability services and TAFE
For details of everything we offer go to wwwaeuvicasnautraining where you can also download our AEU Events Calendar mdash a handy booklet that has been widely distributed to reps and school PD coordinators
You will find sessions to meet your industrial and professional needs at all stages of your career
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar to enter the booking system
We can also tailor workshops to deliver at your workplace One of our most often requested sessions is Legal Liability
2011 EVENTS CALENDAR
Events_coverindd 2
20211 953 AM
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in
the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar
12 13
Behind the scenes
Besides our leadership organisers and MSU officers providing direct support
to members and sub-branches the AEU has a full range of backroom staff who serve and support you
Communications centreThe newly formed Communications Centre combines the work of the former publica-tions and information services (library) units
Our journalists and designers keep members up to date with union news and campaigns through our AEU News magazine sector newsletters and e-newsletters The team also designs and produces most AEU resources from bumper stickers to campaign posters to this booklet
Your regular copy of AEU News provides the latest information about the issues that affect you with news features member profiles and analysis of whatrsquos happening in education settings around the state
Email the unit with feedback or ideas for articles at aeunewsaeuvicasnau To subscribe to our e-newsletter fill out the box in the Latest News panel on the front of our website at wwwaeuvicasnau
Most AEU publications can be viewed online in our members-only section at wwwaeuvicasnaumembers
The Communications Centre is also responsible for distributing the AEU message and other material to members via email and hard copy mail Make sure that the AEU has your current email address
Our information specialists organise and manage the union archive and access to internal and external information r esources
Our specialist collections include teacher union history leadership and management Koorie education and womenrsquos issues The range of national and international journals includes a complete collection of teacher union and Victorian education gazettes dating
from the early 1900sStaff can conduct literature searches
and the library area of the AEU website has a list of subject resources available to members Call (03) 9417 2822 or contact libraryaeuvicasnau
Membership recordsOur membership records unit can help with any queries you have about your AEU membership
If you need to update your details such as work location name or address or time fraction change the account that your subscriptions are paid from or request a tax statement just call (03) 9417 2822 and ask for our friendly membership records staff
You can also change your details online at wwwaeuvicasnauupdate
SwitchYour first point of contact will be our staff at the switchboard who will direct you to the relevant workgroup in the organisation The phones never stop so it helps if you identify if your query is membership or work related Access to all services is available only to members
Research and industrialOur research and industrial staff can offer advice on professional research and work-related legal matters
Finance unitOur finance staff oversee the $22 million budget of our growing organisation They process all financial transactions and importantly for sub-branches and regions the annual allocation of funds
SuperannuationBarbra Norris and Christine Stewart are your representatives on the VicSuper board of directors while Dean Glare and Angela Stringer are your representatives at ESSSuper They are available to answer all your questions about superannuation Call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
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As an AEU member you have access to a huge range of services and
benefits from our affiliates and partners And donrsquot forget you are part of a national trade union movement with two million members
The AEU is affiliated to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the Victorian Trades Hall Council
Check the members-only section of the AEU website for a full list of the benefits available to members from our partners
Credit unionsAEU members and their families are eligi-ble to join two dedicated credit unions for education workers mdash mecu and Victoria Teachers Credit Union Each gives access to services such as home loanssbquo personal loanssbquo bill payingsbquo direct salary creditingsbquo travel insurance and cheque accounts
Teachers Health FundTeachers Health Fund is a not-for-profit health insurer caring for over 100000 teachers and support staff nationally The fund is only available for education union members and their families and offers value-for-money health insurance
To organise a school visit or to contact our Teachers Health representative Sarah Kupsch call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
AEU PartnersRetirement Victoria For financial advice we refer our members to Retirement Victoria (RV) An RV advisor works from our Abbotsford office on Tuesday and Thursday Call (03) 9820 8088 for an appointment RV also runs regular pre-retirement planning seminars for members at the AEU
Union Shopper Union Shopper uses the combined purchasing power of Australiarsquos two million union members to secure significant savings on everything from white goods to cars and holidays Call 1300 368 117 or go to wwwunionshoppercomau
Presidential CardYour membership card gives you ac-cess to the Presidential Card and Shop-pers Advantage programs with tens of thousands of special offers and savings Go to wwwaeupresidentialcardcomau
Travel and holiday offersAEU members can access great travel and holiday deals through special members-only rates at Tempo holidays Budget car rental and Allworld International and others including Victorian destinations Shizuka Ryokan retreat and spa in Hepburn Springs and Metung Holiday Villas in the Gippsland Lakes
Check our members section for offers
Computers and ITThe AEU works with Apple computers and IT resellers CentreCom to provide discount deals for AEU members Check the members section of the AEU website for more
Professional developmentThe AEU is a partner in two PD providers which operate out of our office in Abbotsford
TLN (Teacher Learning Network) is a not-for-profit professional development provider supported by the AEU and the Victorian Independent Education Union
It runs seminars workshops and conferences and publishes books and resources for teachers and education leaders The TLN Course Directory is sent each year to school PD coordinators and a full listing of TLN events is available at wwwtlnorgau
VELC (Victorian Educational Leadership Consortium) provides high-quality targeted PD for serving and aspiring school leaders to build leadership capacity and support school improvement
VELC provides advice and support at both a group and individual level on career pathways at all levels This includes support for application writing and inter-views To find out more go to wwwaeuvicasnauvelc or email rossdeanaeuvicasnau
Remember it pays to be a union member
16 17
RegionalAEU Ballarat office608 Sturt StreetBallarat 3350Tel (03) 5331 1155 1800 013 039Fax (03) 5333 7105Email ballarataeuvicasnau
AEU Benalla office90-94 Nunn StreetBenalla 3672PO Box 861 (for all postage)Tel (03) 5762 2714 1800 013 994Fax (03) 5762 6954Email benallaaeuvicasnau
AEU Bendigo office89 Williamson StreetBendigo 3550Tel (03) 5442 2666 1800 013 990Fax (03) 5441 4090Email bendigoaeuvicasnau
AEU Geelong officeSuite 2 Ormond House 109 Yarra StreetGeelong 3220Tel (03) 5222 6633 1800 133 853Fax (03) 5222 6599Email geelongaeuvicasnau
AEU Gippsland officeLevel 1 42 Buckley StreetMorwell 3840Tel (03) 5134 8844 1800 013 979Fax (03) 5133 6120Email gippslandaeuvicasnau
MetropolitanAEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Contacts
wwwaeuvicasnau
AEU online
The AEU Vic website is the essential one-stop shop for AEU members
with a wealth of resources and information
bull Read the latest newsbull Get involved in AEU campaignsbull Find out about your pay and
conditionsbull Ask a question onlinebull Find and book AEU training and
PDbull Update your detailsbull Read our publications onlinebull Join one of our networksbull Get information on health and
safetybull Access special member-only
offers and services
Join us on Facebook
wwwfacebookcommdash search for ldquoAustralian
Education Union Victoriardquo
Visit our campaign sites
MY SCHOOL NEEDS
wwwmyschoolneedscomau
wwwtafe4allorgau
18 19
AEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Ensuring AEU members are OK
The structure of the AEU Victorian Branch is designed to allow plenty of
opportunities for involvement by members Branch Conference meets annually
and is the supreme governing body of the union
Branch Council is made up of about 120 members from all sectors of the union It meets twice each term to decide union policies related to educational and industrial issues
Regions The state is divided into regions that meet regularly usually twice a term Any interested member from any sector can attend their AEU regional
meeting to discuss educational issues and to help shape union policy For dates and venues go to wwwaeuvicasnaureg_meetings or contact your AEU regional organiser
Sub-branches or network groups are the engines which feed and drive the union at the local level They usually consist of a group of members at a school or workplace
Each workplace has its own AEU rep (representative) who is elected by the members The rep is the AEUrsquos primary contact in your workplace
Who we represent
Nationally the Australian Education Union (AEU) has 190000 members
In Victoria there are more than 46000 members across early childhood primary secondary TAFE AMES and disability services These last three make up the AEUrsquos TAFE and adult provision (TAP) sector
What we stand forThe AEU stands for
bull Strong advocacy for public education and those who work for it
bull Delivery of high quality and relevant services and advice to members
bull Improving salaries career structures and working conditions for members
bull Empowering members in their workplaces
bull Encouraging active engagement of members in our union
bull Ongoing growth in membership across our union to further our campaigning capacity and strength
We are working to achieve these goals We invite everyone who shares these goals to join with us Remember united we stand divided we fall
Sub-branches amp workplaces
Sub-branches in institutes amp workplaces
Branch Conference(meets annually)
Sector Council (meets 8 times per year)
Primary
TAFE committee Disability services committee AMES committee
Secondary Early childhood TAFE amp Adult Provision (TAP)
Branch Council(meets 8 times per year)
Branch Executive(meets fortnightly)
Regions
The structure of the AEU
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AEU officers and staff OrganisersEach location is part of a region and each region is supported by a team of organisers
The West team covers Melton Sunbury Werribee and Maribyrnong
The North team covers Broadmeadows LatrobePlenty Diamond Valley and Inner City
The East team covers the Yarra Valley Lilydale RingwoodCroydon Doncaster Warringal and the Inner East
The South East team covers KnoxDandenong Ranges Cranbourne Waverley Nunawading and BerwickPakenham
The South team covers Springvale Dandenong Prahran LongbeachMoorabbin Frankston Peninsula and Wonthaggi
AEU leadership
The AEU Victorian Branch is headed by an elected leadership These 12 leaders represent the four sectors which constitute
the union membership They are supported by metropolitan and regional organisers the Membership Services Unit and by industrial research and other staff
Gillian Robertson DeputyBranchSecretary
Meredith PeaceDeputyPresident
Mary BluettBranchPresident
Brian HendersonBranchSecretary
Cross-sectoral
Carolyn ClancyVicePresidentPrimary
Justin MullalyVicePresidentSecondary
Erin AulichDeputyVicePresidentSecondary
James RankinDeputyVicePresidentPrimary
Schools
Shayne QuinnVicePresidentEarlyChildhood
Martel MenzDeputyVicePresidentEarlyChildhood
Early Childhood
Jo FogertyVicePresidentTAP
Greg BarclayDeputyVicePresidentTAP
TAFE and Adult Provision
Meaghan Flack
Kim DalyTrainingofficer
Tony Delaney
Andrew Ferguson
John Handley
Mark Hopper
Kerry Maher
Helen Stanley
Jeff Slingsby
Joe Mulhall
Marylouise Chapman
Rowena MatcottTrainingofficer
Bob ParrAMES
6 7
John OakleyBenallaGNE
Erich SinkisBallaratCHW
Jeff GrayGippsland
Michael ClavenBendigoLCM
Rosemary CroweGeelongBSW
Janet MarshallOHS
Bob MaguireOHS
Kathryn LewisEducationSupport
Jeff WaltersAEUPrincipals
Peter HendricksonAEUPrincipals
Barb JenningsWomenrsquosofficer
Andrew CassidyGraduateteachers
Our country offices are located in Geelong Ballarat Bendigo Benalla and Morwell They also work with the teams
Specialist officersGraduate teachersAndrew Cassidy is the graduate teacher organiser Andrew runs our programs in universities and all the structures designed to get new teachers more involved in the union
AEU PrincipalsJeff Walters and Peter Hendrickson are our AEU Principals organisers The AEU has a large and active principal class membership
Womenrsquos officerBarb Jennings is the womenrsquos officer She runs a womenrsquos program which includes an annual dinner and conference metropolitan and regional professional development opportunities for women activists to spend time at the AEU in the Anna Stewart Memorial Project and representation and advice on matters which particularly affect women
Occupational health and safetyJanet Marshall and Bob Maguire are our health and safety representative (HSR) support officers The AEU is committed to working to improve the health and safety of those involved in education HSRs in schools and workplaces play a vital role Janet and Bob are available to present at sub-branch meetings
Education supportKathryn Lewis is the education support staff officer and works statewide with other organisers supporting representing and training our ES members
Disability organisersKerry Maher and Meaghan Flack support members in the disability services sector along with the country organisers
TAFE organisersOur metropolitan TAFE organisers are Andrew Ferguson Marylouise Chapman Jeff Slingsby John Handley and Joe Mulhall Regional TAFE institutes are covered by our AEU country organisers Bob Parr is our organiser supporting members in the adult multicultural education service
8 9
Your union and you
Be informed and be involvedVisit the AEU website wwwaeuvicasnau with its members-only section Check out the current campaigns and how you can show your support
Agreements set out the terms conditions and pay for your sector Your Agreement Implementation Guide gives you the rundown on your employment conditions and how to get the most out of each new agreement These can be found on the website in the members area
If you attend AEU Active Training you will receive a hard copy and a USB containing more information
As a new member you will also have been sent a copy of the essential law booklet Teachers Students and the Law produced for the AEU by the Victoria Law Foundation
Contact the MSU on (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379 between 830am amp 5pm
Monday to Friday or email melbourneaeuvicasnau
Michael Hill
Rob Stewart
Fiona Sawyer
Margaret Pekin
Ken Sampson
Denise WellingMembership Services UnitIf you have questions or are not sure of what or how to do something then please contact us
The Membership Services Unit (MSU) is a group of six people whose role is to answer your questions by phone or email You can also contact your local organiser who is responsible for your workplace or call our training organisers womenrsquos officer or leadership
The sub-branch is there to support you and you are there to support the sub-branch
Be active get involved mdash and have your say
The AEU offers advice or referrals on a wide range of issues including
bull Pay queriesbull Contract employmentbull Workcoverbull Disciplinary proceduresbull Workloadbull Casual relief teachingbull Occupational health and safetybull Leavebull Workplace harassmentbull Equal opportunitybull Legal mattersbull Psychological referrals
At your workplacebull Ask someone to identify the AEU
rep for youbull Tell your rep that you have joinedbull Ask the rep to let you know when
and where the sub-branch meets bull Attend those meetings ask
questions and raise issues mdash there is no such thing as a silly question It is important to have input into the sub-branch to ensure that issues from all staff are discussed
bull Attend a regional meeting
Keep us informedWe like to keep up with our members and their whereabouts It is essential if we are to communicate with and support you effectively Let us know if you
bull Change work location or contact details
bull Change your time fractionbull Resign or retire from the unionbull Access maternityfamily leavebull Access leave without paybull Return from leave
Let us know of any changes to your details via our website at
wwwaeuvicasnauupdate or contact our membership
records unit (see p 15)10 11
AEU member programsTraining
New Educators Network (NEN)Graduate and student members meet regularly to share successes discuss concerns or issues and become more involved in the AEU and education as a whole NEN is a means for graduate teachers to raise their specific concerns and shape the unionrsquos agenda in these areas
Young Member Activist ProgramEach term two younger members have the opportunity to experience and participate in current AEU activities with AEU leadership and staff The program runs for one week at our office in Abbotsford The AEU covers replacement costs to release participants from their workplace
Anna Stewart Memorial Program (ASMP)This unique project is a chance for a woman member to become more involved in the union It is a two-week off-the-job training program and the AEU pays replacement costs at the workplace The project is a memorial to Anna Stewart a remarkable journalist and unionist who won landmark changes for working women
Womenrsquos Information Network (WINs) The AEU encourages women to become involved in the union at their workplace
WIN builds on a long AEU history of womenrsquos involvement and leadership and gives support and assistance to the many women activists already taking a role We encourage you to support the woman in this role or to take up this position
ES Advocates The AEU offers a one-week PD program to encourage ES members to become more involved and gain a greater understanding of the AEU The ES Advocates program gives ES members an opportunity to
bull Spend a week at the AEUbull Have input into the AEUrsquos approach
to ES issues and future directionsbull Work with AEU leadership
organisers and MSU staffThe AEU pays replacement costs for
two ES members per term to participate in this exciting program If you are an active ES member of the AEU this is a great opportunity
Professional NetworksThe AEU has established membersrsquo email networks for school curriculum and professional development coordinators Members receive a termly bulletin of news research information of PD opportunities and more To join email johngrahamaeuvicasnau
The AEU runs a huge range of industrial and professional training for members
ranging from after-work events to conferences and two-day training courses
Annual conferences are held for primary and secondary graduate teachers in schools ES members in schools principal class members women early years teachers and assistants casual relief teachers and members in disability services and TAFE
For details of everything we offer go to wwwaeuvicasnautraining where you can also download our AEU Events Calendar mdash a handy booklet that has been widely distributed to reps and school PD coordinators
You will find sessions to meet your industrial and professional needs at all stages of your career
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar to enter the booking system
We can also tailor workshops to deliver at your workplace One of our most often requested sessions is Legal Liability
2011 EVENTS CALENDAR
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All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in
the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar
12 13
Behind the scenes
Besides our leadership organisers and MSU officers providing direct support
to members and sub-branches the AEU has a full range of backroom staff who serve and support you
Communications centreThe newly formed Communications Centre combines the work of the former publica-tions and information services (library) units
Our journalists and designers keep members up to date with union news and campaigns through our AEU News magazine sector newsletters and e-newsletters The team also designs and produces most AEU resources from bumper stickers to campaign posters to this booklet
Your regular copy of AEU News provides the latest information about the issues that affect you with news features member profiles and analysis of whatrsquos happening in education settings around the state
Email the unit with feedback or ideas for articles at aeunewsaeuvicasnau To subscribe to our e-newsletter fill out the box in the Latest News panel on the front of our website at wwwaeuvicasnau
Most AEU publications can be viewed online in our members-only section at wwwaeuvicasnaumembers
The Communications Centre is also responsible for distributing the AEU message and other material to members via email and hard copy mail Make sure that the AEU has your current email address
Our information specialists organise and manage the union archive and access to internal and external information r esources
Our specialist collections include teacher union history leadership and management Koorie education and womenrsquos issues The range of national and international journals includes a complete collection of teacher union and Victorian education gazettes dating
from the early 1900sStaff can conduct literature searches
and the library area of the AEU website has a list of subject resources available to members Call (03) 9417 2822 or contact libraryaeuvicasnau
Membership recordsOur membership records unit can help with any queries you have about your AEU membership
If you need to update your details such as work location name or address or time fraction change the account that your subscriptions are paid from or request a tax statement just call (03) 9417 2822 and ask for our friendly membership records staff
You can also change your details online at wwwaeuvicasnauupdate
SwitchYour first point of contact will be our staff at the switchboard who will direct you to the relevant workgroup in the organisation The phones never stop so it helps if you identify if your query is membership or work related Access to all services is available only to members
Research and industrialOur research and industrial staff can offer advice on professional research and work-related legal matters
Finance unitOur finance staff oversee the $22 million budget of our growing organisation They process all financial transactions and importantly for sub-branches and regions the annual allocation of funds
SuperannuationBarbra Norris and Christine Stewart are your representatives on the VicSuper board of directors while Dean Glare and Angela Stringer are your representatives at ESSSuper They are available to answer all your questions about superannuation Call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
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As an AEU member you have access to a huge range of services and
benefits from our affiliates and partners And donrsquot forget you are part of a national trade union movement with two million members
The AEU is affiliated to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the Victorian Trades Hall Council
Check the members-only section of the AEU website for a full list of the benefits available to members from our partners
Credit unionsAEU members and their families are eligi-ble to join two dedicated credit unions for education workers mdash mecu and Victoria Teachers Credit Union Each gives access to services such as home loanssbquo personal loanssbquo bill payingsbquo direct salary creditingsbquo travel insurance and cheque accounts
Teachers Health FundTeachers Health Fund is a not-for-profit health insurer caring for over 100000 teachers and support staff nationally The fund is only available for education union members and their families and offers value-for-money health insurance
To organise a school visit or to contact our Teachers Health representative Sarah Kupsch call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
AEU PartnersRetirement Victoria For financial advice we refer our members to Retirement Victoria (RV) An RV advisor works from our Abbotsford office on Tuesday and Thursday Call (03) 9820 8088 for an appointment RV also runs regular pre-retirement planning seminars for members at the AEU
Union Shopper Union Shopper uses the combined purchasing power of Australiarsquos two million union members to secure significant savings on everything from white goods to cars and holidays Call 1300 368 117 or go to wwwunionshoppercomau
Presidential CardYour membership card gives you ac-cess to the Presidential Card and Shop-pers Advantage programs with tens of thousands of special offers and savings Go to wwwaeupresidentialcardcomau
Travel and holiday offersAEU members can access great travel and holiday deals through special members-only rates at Tempo holidays Budget car rental and Allworld International and others including Victorian destinations Shizuka Ryokan retreat and spa in Hepburn Springs and Metung Holiday Villas in the Gippsland Lakes
Check our members section for offers
Computers and ITThe AEU works with Apple computers and IT resellers CentreCom to provide discount deals for AEU members Check the members section of the AEU website for more
Professional developmentThe AEU is a partner in two PD providers which operate out of our office in Abbotsford
TLN (Teacher Learning Network) is a not-for-profit professional development provider supported by the AEU and the Victorian Independent Education Union
It runs seminars workshops and conferences and publishes books and resources for teachers and education leaders The TLN Course Directory is sent each year to school PD coordinators and a full listing of TLN events is available at wwwtlnorgau
VELC (Victorian Educational Leadership Consortium) provides high-quality targeted PD for serving and aspiring school leaders to build leadership capacity and support school improvement
VELC provides advice and support at both a group and individual level on career pathways at all levels This includes support for application writing and inter-views To find out more go to wwwaeuvicasnauvelc or email rossdeanaeuvicasnau
Remember it pays to be a union member
16 17
RegionalAEU Ballarat office608 Sturt StreetBallarat 3350Tel (03) 5331 1155 1800 013 039Fax (03) 5333 7105Email ballarataeuvicasnau
AEU Benalla office90-94 Nunn StreetBenalla 3672PO Box 861 (for all postage)Tel (03) 5762 2714 1800 013 994Fax (03) 5762 6954Email benallaaeuvicasnau
AEU Bendigo office89 Williamson StreetBendigo 3550Tel (03) 5442 2666 1800 013 990Fax (03) 5441 4090Email bendigoaeuvicasnau
AEU Geelong officeSuite 2 Ormond House 109 Yarra StreetGeelong 3220Tel (03) 5222 6633 1800 133 853Fax (03) 5222 6599Email geelongaeuvicasnau
AEU Gippsland officeLevel 1 42 Buckley StreetMorwell 3840Tel (03) 5134 8844 1800 013 979Fax (03) 5133 6120Email gippslandaeuvicasnau
MetropolitanAEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Contacts
wwwaeuvicasnau
AEU online
The AEU Vic website is the essential one-stop shop for AEU members
with a wealth of resources and information
bull Read the latest newsbull Get involved in AEU campaignsbull Find out about your pay and
conditionsbull Ask a question onlinebull Find and book AEU training and
PDbull Update your detailsbull Read our publications onlinebull Join one of our networksbull Get information on health and
safetybull Access special member-only
offers and services
Join us on Facebook
wwwfacebookcommdash search for ldquoAustralian
Education Union Victoriardquo
Visit our campaign sites
MY SCHOOL NEEDS
wwwmyschoolneedscomau
wwwtafe4allorgau
18 19
AEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Ensuring AEU members are OK
AEU officers and staff OrganisersEach location is part of a region and each region is supported by a team of organisers
The West team covers Melton Sunbury Werribee and Maribyrnong
The North team covers Broadmeadows LatrobePlenty Diamond Valley and Inner City
The East team covers the Yarra Valley Lilydale RingwoodCroydon Doncaster Warringal and the Inner East
The South East team covers KnoxDandenong Ranges Cranbourne Waverley Nunawading and BerwickPakenham
The South team covers Springvale Dandenong Prahran LongbeachMoorabbin Frankston Peninsula and Wonthaggi
AEU leadership
The AEU Victorian Branch is headed by an elected leadership These 12 leaders represent the four sectors which constitute
the union membership They are supported by metropolitan and regional organisers the Membership Services Unit and by industrial research and other staff
Gillian Robertson DeputyBranchSecretary
Meredith PeaceDeputyPresident
Mary BluettBranchPresident
Brian HendersonBranchSecretary
Cross-sectoral
Carolyn ClancyVicePresidentPrimary
Justin MullalyVicePresidentSecondary
Erin AulichDeputyVicePresidentSecondary
James RankinDeputyVicePresidentPrimary
Schools
Shayne QuinnVicePresidentEarlyChildhood
Martel MenzDeputyVicePresidentEarlyChildhood
Early Childhood
Jo FogertyVicePresidentTAP
Greg BarclayDeputyVicePresidentTAP
TAFE and Adult Provision
Meaghan Flack
Kim DalyTrainingofficer
Tony Delaney
Andrew Ferguson
John Handley
Mark Hopper
Kerry Maher
Helen Stanley
Jeff Slingsby
Joe Mulhall
Marylouise Chapman
Rowena MatcottTrainingofficer
Bob ParrAMES
6 7
John OakleyBenallaGNE
Erich SinkisBallaratCHW
Jeff GrayGippsland
Michael ClavenBendigoLCM
Rosemary CroweGeelongBSW
Janet MarshallOHS
Bob MaguireOHS
Kathryn LewisEducationSupport
Jeff WaltersAEUPrincipals
Peter HendricksonAEUPrincipals
Barb JenningsWomenrsquosofficer
Andrew CassidyGraduateteachers
Our country offices are located in Geelong Ballarat Bendigo Benalla and Morwell They also work with the teams
Specialist officersGraduate teachersAndrew Cassidy is the graduate teacher organiser Andrew runs our programs in universities and all the structures designed to get new teachers more involved in the union
AEU PrincipalsJeff Walters and Peter Hendrickson are our AEU Principals organisers The AEU has a large and active principal class membership
Womenrsquos officerBarb Jennings is the womenrsquos officer She runs a womenrsquos program which includes an annual dinner and conference metropolitan and regional professional development opportunities for women activists to spend time at the AEU in the Anna Stewart Memorial Project and representation and advice on matters which particularly affect women
Occupational health and safetyJanet Marshall and Bob Maguire are our health and safety representative (HSR) support officers The AEU is committed to working to improve the health and safety of those involved in education HSRs in schools and workplaces play a vital role Janet and Bob are available to present at sub-branch meetings
Education supportKathryn Lewis is the education support staff officer and works statewide with other organisers supporting representing and training our ES members
Disability organisersKerry Maher and Meaghan Flack support members in the disability services sector along with the country organisers
TAFE organisersOur metropolitan TAFE organisers are Andrew Ferguson Marylouise Chapman Jeff Slingsby John Handley and Joe Mulhall Regional TAFE institutes are covered by our AEU country organisers Bob Parr is our organiser supporting members in the adult multicultural education service
8 9
Your union and you
Be informed and be involvedVisit the AEU website wwwaeuvicasnau with its members-only section Check out the current campaigns and how you can show your support
Agreements set out the terms conditions and pay for your sector Your Agreement Implementation Guide gives you the rundown on your employment conditions and how to get the most out of each new agreement These can be found on the website in the members area
If you attend AEU Active Training you will receive a hard copy and a USB containing more information
As a new member you will also have been sent a copy of the essential law booklet Teachers Students and the Law produced for the AEU by the Victoria Law Foundation
Contact the MSU on (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379 between 830am amp 5pm
Monday to Friday or email melbourneaeuvicasnau
Michael Hill
Rob Stewart
Fiona Sawyer
Margaret Pekin
Ken Sampson
Denise WellingMembership Services UnitIf you have questions or are not sure of what or how to do something then please contact us
The Membership Services Unit (MSU) is a group of six people whose role is to answer your questions by phone or email You can also contact your local organiser who is responsible for your workplace or call our training organisers womenrsquos officer or leadership
The sub-branch is there to support you and you are there to support the sub-branch
Be active get involved mdash and have your say
The AEU offers advice or referrals on a wide range of issues including
bull Pay queriesbull Contract employmentbull Workcoverbull Disciplinary proceduresbull Workloadbull Casual relief teachingbull Occupational health and safetybull Leavebull Workplace harassmentbull Equal opportunitybull Legal mattersbull Psychological referrals
At your workplacebull Ask someone to identify the AEU
rep for youbull Tell your rep that you have joinedbull Ask the rep to let you know when
and where the sub-branch meets bull Attend those meetings ask
questions and raise issues mdash there is no such thing as a silly question It is important to have input into the sub-branch to ensure that issues from all staff are discussed
bull Attend a regional meeting
Keep us informedWe like to keep up with our members and their whereabouts It is essential if we are to communicate with and support you effectively Let us know if you
bull Change work location or contact details
bull Change your time fractionbull Resign or retire from the unionbull Access maternityfamily leavebull Access leave without paybull Return from leave
Let us know of any changes to your details via our website at
wwwaeuvicasnauupdate or contact our membership
records unit (see p 15)10 11
AEU member programsTraining
New Educators Network (NEN)Graduate and student members meet regularly to share successes discuss concerns or issues and become more involved in the AEU and education as a whole NEN is a means for graduate teachers to raise their specific concerns and shape the unionrsquos agenda in these areas
Young Member Activist ProgramEach term two younger members have the opportunity to experience and participate in current AEU activities with AEU leadership and staff The program runs for one week at our office in Abbotsford The AEU covers replacement costs to release participants from their workplace
Anna Stewart Memorial Program (ASMP)This unique project is a chance for a woman member to become more involved in the union It is a two-week off-the-job training program and the AEU pays replacement costs at the workplace The project is a memorial to Anna Stewart a remarkable journalist and unionist who won landmark changes for working women
Womenrsquos Information Network (WINs) The AEU encourages women to become involved in the union at their workplace
WIN builds on a long AEU history of womenrsquos involvement and leadership and gives support and assistance to the many women activists already taking a role We encourage you to support the woman in this role or to take up this position
ES Advocates The AEU offers a one-week PD program to encourage ES members to become more involved and gain a greater understanding of the AEU The ES Advocates program gives ES members an opportunity to
bull Spend a week at the AEUbull Have input into the AEUrsquos approach
to ES issues and future directionsbull Work with AEU leadership
organisers and MSU staffThe AEU pays replacement costs for
two ES members per term to participate in this exciting program If you are an active ES member of the AEU this is a great opportunity
Professional NetworksThe AEU has established membersrsquo email networks for school curriculum and professional development coordinators Members receive a termly bulletin of news research information of PD opportunities and more To join email johngrahamaeuvicasnau
The AEU runs a huge range of industrial and professional training for members
ranging from after-work events to conferences and two-day training courses
Annual conferences are held for primary and secondary graduate teachers in schools ES members in schools principal class members women early years teachers and assistants casual relief teachers and members in disability services and TAFE
For details of everything we offer go to wwwaeuvicasnautraining where you can also download our AEU Events Calendar mdash a handy booklet that has been widely distributed to reps and school PD coordinators
You will find sessions to meet your industrial and professional needs at all stages of your career
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar to enter the booking system
We can also tailor workshops to deliver at your workplace One of our most often requested sessions is Legal Liability
2011 EVENTS CALENDAR
Events_coverindd 2
20211 953 AM
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in
the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar
12 13
Behind the scenes
Besides our leadership organisers and MSU officers providing direct support
to members and sub-branches the AEU has a full range of backroom staff who serve and support you
Communications centreThe newly formed Communications Centre combines the work of the former publica-tions and information services (library) units
Our journalists and designers keep members up to date with union news and campaigns through our AEU News magazine sector newsletters and e-newsletters The team also designs and produces most AEU resources from bumper stickers to campaign posters to this booklet
Your regular copy of AEU News provides the latest information about the issues that affect you with news features member profiles and analysis of whatrsquos happening in education settings around the state
Email the unit with feedback or ideas for articles at aeunewsaeuvicasnau To subscribe to our e-newsletter fill out the box in the Latest News panel on the front of our website at wwwaeuvicasnau
Most AEU publications can be viewed online in our members-only section at wwwaeuvicasnaumembers
The Communications Centre is also responsible for distributing the AEU message and other material to members via email and hard copy mail Make sure that the AEU has your current email address
Our information specialists organise and manage the union archive and access to internal and external information r esources
Our specialist collections include teacher union history leadership and management Koorie education and womenrsquos issues The range of national and international journals includes a complete collection of teacher union and Victorian education gazettes dating
from the early 1900sStaff can conduct literature searches
and the library area of the AEU website has a list of subject resources available to members Call (03) 9417 2822 or contact libraryaeuvicasnau
Membership recordsOur membership records unit can help with any queries you have about your AEU membership
If you need to update your details such as work location name or address or time fraction change the account that your subscriptions are paid from or request a tax statement just call (03) 9417 2822 and ask for our friendly membership records staff
You can also change your details online at wwwaeuvicasnauupdate
SwitchYour first point of contact will be our staff at the switchboard who will direct you to the relevant workgroup in the organisation The phones never stop so it helps if you identify if your query is membership or work related Access to all services is available only to members
Research and industrialOur research and industrial staff can offer advice on professional research and work-related legal matters
Finance unitOur finance staff oversee the $22 million budget of our growing organisation They process all financial transactions and importantly for sub-branches and regions the annual allocation of funds
SuperannuationBarbra Norris and Christine Stewart are your representatives on the VicSuper board of directors while Dean Glare and Angela Stringer are your representatives at ESSSuper They are available to answer all your questions about superannuation Call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
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14 15
As an AEU member you have access to a huge range of services and
benefits from our affiliates and partners And donrsquot forget you are part of a national trade union movement with two million members
The AEU is affiliated to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the Victorian Trades Hall Council
Check the members-only section of the AEU website for a full list of the benefits available to members from our partners
Credit unionsAEU members and their families are eligi-ble to join two dedicated credit unions for education workers mdash mecu and Victoria Teachers Credit Union Each gives access to services such as home loanssbquo personal loanssbquo bill payingsbquo direct salary creditingsbquo travel insurance and cheque accounts
Teachers Health FundTeachers Health Fund is a not-for-profit health insurer caring for over 100000 teachers and support staff nationally The fund is only available for education union members and their families and offers value-for-money health insurance
To organise a school visit or to contact our Teachers Health representative Sarah Kupsch call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
AEU PartnersRetirement Victoria For financial advice we refer our members to Retirement Victoria (RV) An RV advisor works from our Abbotsford office on Tuesday and Thursday Call (03) 9820 8088 for an appointment RV also runs regular pre-retirement planning seminars for members at the AEU
Union Shopper Union Shopper uses the combined purchasing power of Australiarsquos two million union members to secure significant savings on everything from white goods to cars and holidays Call 1300 368 117 or go to wwwunionshoppercomau
Presidential CardYour membership card gives you ac-cess to the Presidential Card and Shop-pers Advantage programs with tens of thousands of special offers and savings Go to wwwaeupresidentialcardcomau
Travel and holiday offersAEU members can access great travel and holiday deals through special members-only rates at Tempo holidays Budget car rental and Allworld International and others including Victorian destinations Shizuka Ryokan retreat and spa in Hepburn Springs and Metung Holiday Villas in the Gippsland Lakes
Check our members section for offers
Computers and ITThe AEU works with Apple computers and IT resellers CentreCom to provide discount deals for AEU members Check the members section of the AEU website for more
Professional developmentThe AEU is a partner in two PD providers which operate out of our office in Abbotsford
TLN (Teacher Learning Network) is a not-for-profit professional development provider supported by the AEU and the Victorian Independent Education Union
It runs seminars workshops and conferences and publishes books and resources for teachers and education leaders The TLN Course Directory is sent each year to school PD coordinators and a full listing of TLN events is available at wwwtlnorgau
VELC (Victorian Educational Leadership Consortium) provides high-quality targeted PD for serving and aspiring school leaders to build leadership capacity and support school improvement
VELC provides advice and support at both a group and individual level on career pathways at all levels This includes support for application writing and inter-views To find out more go to wwwaeuvicasnauvelc or email rossdeanaeuvicasnau
Remember it pays to be a union member
16 17
RegionalAEU Ballarat office608 Sturt StreetBallarat 3350Tel (03) 5331 1155 1800 013 039Fax (03) 5333 7105Email ballarataeuvicasnau
AEU Benalla office90-94 Nunn StreetBenalla 3672PO Box 861 (for all postage)Tel (03) 5762 2714 1800 013 994Fax (03) 5762 6954Email benallaaeuvicasnau
AEU Bendigo office89 Williamson StreetBendigo 3550Tel (03) 5442 2666 1800 013 990Fax (03) 5441 4090Email bendigoaeuvicasnau
AEU Geelong officeSuite 2 Ormond House 109 Yarra StreetGeelong 3220Tel (03) 5222 6633 1800 133 853Fax (03) 5222 6599Email geelongaeuvicasnau
AEU Gippsland officeLevel 1 42 Buckley StreetMorwell 3840Tel (03) 5134 8844 1800 013 979Fax (03) 5133 6120Email gippslandaeuvicasnau
MetropolitanAEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Contacts
wwwaeuvicasnau
AEU online
The AEU Vic website is the essential one-stop shop for AEU members
with a wealth of resources and information
bull Read the latest newsbull Get involved in AEU campaignsbull Find out about your pay and
conditionsbull Ask a question onlinebull Find and book AEU training and
PDbull Update your detailsbull Read our publications onlinebull Join one of our networksbull Get information on health and
safetybull Access special member-only
offers and services
Join us on Facebook
wwwfacebookcommdash search for ldquoAustralian
Education Union Victoriardquo
Visit our campaign sites
MY SCHOOL NEEDS
wwwmyschoolneedscomau
wwwtafe4allorgau
18 19
AEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Ensuring AEU members are OK
John OakleyBenallaGNE
Erich SinkisBallaratCHW
Jeff GrayGippsland
Michael ClavenBendigoLCM
Rosemary CroweGeelongBSW
Janet MarshallOHS
Bob MaguireOHS
Kathryn LewisEducationSupport
Jeff WaltersAEUPrincipals
Peter HendricksonAEUPrincipals
Barb JenningsWomenrsquosofficer
Andrew CassidyGraduateteachers
Our country offices are located in Geelong Ballarat Bendigo Benalla and Morwell They also work with the teams
Specialist officersGraduate teachersAndrew Cassidy is the graduate teacher organiser Andrew runs our programs in universities and all the structures designed to get new teachers more involved in the union
AEU PrincipalsJeff Walters and Peter Hendrickson are our AEU Principals organisers The AEU has a large and active principal class membership
Womenrsquos officerBarb Jennings is the womenrsquos officer She runs a womenrsquos program which includes an annual dinner and conference metropolitan and regional professional development opportunities for women activists to spend time at the AEU in the Anna Stewart Memorial Project and representation and advice on matters which particularly affect women
Occupational health and safetyJanet Marshall and Bob Maguire are our health and safety representative (HSR) support officers The AEU is committed to working to improve the health and safety of those involved in education HSRs in schools and workplaces play a vital role Janet and Bob are available to present at sub-branch meetings
Education supportKathryn Lewis is the education support staff officer and works statewide with other organisers supporting representing and training our ES members
Disability organisersKerry Maher and Meaghan Flack support members in the disability services sector along with the country organisers
TAFE organisersOur metropolitan TAFE organisers are Andrew Ferguson Marylouise Chapman Jeff Slingsby John Handley and Joe Mulhall Regional TAFE institutes are covered by our AEU country organisers Bob Parr is our organiser supporting members in the adult multicultural education service
8 9
Your union and you
Be informed and be involvedVisit the AEU website wwwaeuvicasnau with its members-only section Check out the current campaigns and how you can show your support
Agreements set out the terms conditions and pay for your sector Your Agreement Implementation Guide gives you the rundown on your employment conditions and how to get the most out of each new agreement These can be found on the website in the members area
If you attend AEU Active Training you will receive a hard copy and a USB containing more information
As a new member you will also have been sent a copy of the essential law booklet Teachers Students and the Law produced for the AEU by the Victoria Law Foundation
Contact the MSU on (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379 between 830am amp 5pm
Monday to Friday or email melbourneaeuvicasnau
Michael Hill
Rob Stewart
Fiona Sawyer
Margaret Pekin
Ken Sampson
Denise WellingMembership Services UnitIf you have questions or are not sure of what or how to do something then please contact us
The Membership Services Unit (MSU) is a group of six people whose role is to answer your questions by phone or email You can also contact your local organiser who is responsible for your workplace or call our training organisers womenrsquos officer or leadership
The sub-branch is there to support you and you are there to support the sub-branch
Be active get involved mdash and have your say
The AEU offers advice or referrals on a wide range of issues including
bull Pay queriesbull Contract employmentbull Workcoverbull Disciplinary proceduresbull Workloadbull Casual relief teachingbull Occupational health and safetybull Leavebull Workplace harassmentbull Equal opportunitybull Legal mattersbull Psychological referrals
At your workplacebull Ask someone to identify the AEU
rep for youbull Tell your rep that you have joinedbull Ask the rep to let you know when
and where the sub-branch meets bull Attend those meetings ask
questions and raise issues mdash there is no such thing as a silly question It is important to have input into the sub-branch to ensure that issues from all staff are discussed
bull Attend a regional meeting
Keep us informedWe like to keep up with our members and their whereabouts It is essential if we are to communicate with and support you effectively Let us know if you
bull Change work location or contact details
bull Change your time fractionbull Resign or retire from the unionbull Access maternityfamily leavebull Access leave without paybull Return from leave
Let us know of any changes to your details via our website at
wwwaeuvicasnauupdate or contact our membership
records unit (see p 15)10 11
AEU member programsTraining
New Educators Network (NEN)Graduate and student members meet regularly to share successes discuss concerns or issues and become more involved in the AEU and education as a whole NEN is a means for graduate teachers to raise their specific concerns and shape the unionrsquos agenda in these areas
Young Member Activist ProgramEach term two younger members have the opportunity to experience and participate in current AEU activities with AEU leadership and staff The program runs for one week at our office in Abbotsford The AEU covers replacement costs to release participants from their workplace
Anna Stewart Memorial Program (ASMP)This unique project is a chance for a woman member to become more involved in the union It is a two-week off-the-job training program and the AEU pays replacement costs at the workplace The project is a memorial to Anna Stewart a remarkable journalist and unionist who won landmark changes for working women
Womenrsquos Information Network (WINs) The AEU encourages women to become involved in the union at their workplace
WIN builds on a long AEU history of womenrsquos involvement and leadership and gives support and assistance to the many women activists already taking a role We encourage you to support the woman in this role or to take up this position
ES Advocates The AEU offers a one-week PD program to encourage ES members to become more involved and gain a greater understanding of the AEU The ES Advocates program gives ES members an opportunity to
bull Spend a week at the AEUbull Have input into the AEUrsquos approach
to ES issues and future directionsbull Work with AEU leadership
organisers and MSU staffThe AEU pays replacement costs for
two ES members per term to participate in this exciting program If you are an active ES member of the AEU this is a great opportunity
Professional NetworksThe AEU has established membersrsquo email networks for school curriculum and professional development coordinators Members receive a termly bulletin of news research information of PD opportunities and more To join email johngrahamaeuvicasnau
The AEU runs a huge range of industrial and professional training for members
ranging from after-work events to conferences and two-day training courses
Annual conferences are held for primary and secondary graduate teachers in schools ES members in schools principal class members women early years teachers and assistants casual relief teachers and members in disability services and TAFE
For details of everything we offer go to wwwaeuvicasnautraining where you can also download our AEU Events Calendar mdash a handy booklet that has been widely distributed to reps and school PD coordinators
You will find sessions to meet your industrial and professional needs at all stages of your career
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar to enter the booking system
We can also tailor workshops to deliver at your workplace One of our most often requested sessions is Legal Liability
2011 EVENTS CALENDAR
Events_coverindd 2
20211 953 AM
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in
the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar
12 13
Behind the scenes
Besides our leadership organisers and MSU officers providing direct support
to members and sub-branches the AEU has a full range of backroom staff who serve and support you
Communications centreThe newly formed Communications Centre combines the work of the former publica-tions and information services (library) units
Our journalists and designers keep members up to date with union news and campaigns through our AEU News magazine sector newsletters and e-newsletters The team also designs and produces most AEU resources from bumper stickers to campaign posters to this booklet
Your regular copy of AEU News provides the latest information about the issues that affect you with news features member profiles and analysis of whatrsquos happening in education settings around the state
Email the unit with feedback or ideas for articles at aeunewsaeuvicasnau To subscribe to our e-newsletter fill out the box in the Latest News panel on the front of our website at wwwaeuvicasnau
Most AEU publications can be viewed online in our members-only section at wwwaeuvicasnaumembers
The Communications Centre is also responsible for distributing the AEU message and other material to members via email and hard copy mail Make sure that the AEU has your current email address
Our information specialists organise and manage the union archive and access to internal and external information r esources
Our specialist collections include teacher union history leadership and management Koorie education and womenrsquos issues The range of national and international journals includes a complete collection of teacher union and Victorian education gazettes dating
from the early 1900sStaff can conduct literature searches
and the library area of the AEU website has a list of subject resources available to members Call (03) 9417 2822 or contact libraryaeuvicasnau
Membership recordsOur membership records unit can help with any queries you have about your AEU membership
If you need to update your details such as work location name or address or time fraction change the account that your subscriptions are paid from or request a tax statement just call (03) 9417 2822 and ask for our friendly membership records staff
You can also change your details online at wwwaeuvicasnauupdate
SwitchYour first point of contact will be our staff at the switchboard who will direct you to the relevant workgroup in the organisation The phones never stop so it helps if you identify if your query is membership or work related Access to all services is available only to members
Research and industrialOur research and industrial staff can offer advice on professional research and work-related legal matters
Finance unitOur finance staff oversee the $22 million budget of our growing organisation They process all financial transactions and importantly for sub-branches and regions the annual allocation of funds
SuperannuationBarbra Norris and Christine Stewart are your representatives on the VicSuper board of directors while Dean Glare and Angela Stringer are your representatives at ESSSuper They are available to answer all your questions about superannuation Call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
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News_8_completeindb 1
71210 1152 AM
14 15
As an AEU member you have access to a huge range of services and
benefits from our affiliates and partners And donrsquot forget you are part of a national trade union movement with two million members
The AEU is affiliated to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the Victorian Trades Hall Council
Check the members-only section of the AEU website for a full list of the benefits available to members from our partners
Credit unionsAEU members and their families are eligi-ble to join two dedicated credit unions for education workers mdash mecu and Victoria Teachers Credit Union Each gives access to services such as home loanssbquo personal loanssbquo bill payingsbquo direct salary creditingsbquo travel insurance and cheque accounts
Teachers Health FundTeachers Health Fund is a not-for-profit health insurer caring for over 100000 teachers and support staff nationally The fund is only available for education union members and their families and offers value-for-money health insurance
To organise a school visit or to contact our Teachers Health representative Sarah Kupsch call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
AEU PartnersRetirement Victoria For financial advice we refer our members to Retirement Victoria (RV) An RV advisor works from our Abbotsford office on Tuesday and Thursday Call (03) 9820 8088 for an appointment RV also runs regular pre-retirement planning seminars for members at the AEU
Union Shopper Union Shopper uses the combined purchasing power of Australiarsquos two million union members to secure significant savings on everything from white goods to cars and holidays Call 1300 368 117 or go to wwwunionshoppercomau
Presidential CardYour membership card gives you ac-cess to the Presidential Card and Shop-pers Advantage programs with tens of thousands of special offers and savings Go to wwwaeupresidentialcardcomau
Travel and holiday offersAEU members can access great travel and holiday deals through special members-only rates at Tempo holidays Budget car rental and Allworld International and others including Victorian destinations Shizuka Ryokan retreat and spa in Hepburn Springs and Metung Holiday Villas in the Gippsland Lakes
Check our members section for offers
Computers and ITThe AEU works with Apple computers and IT resellers CentreCom to provide discount deals for AEU members Check the members section of the AEU website for more
Professional developmentThe AEU is a partner in two PD providers which operate out of our office in Abbotsford
TLN (Teacher Learning Network) is a not-for-profit professional development provider supported by the AEU and the Victorian Independent Education Union
It runs seminars workshops and conferences and publishes books and resources for teachers and education leaders The TLN Course Directory is sent each year to school PD coordinators and a full listing of TLN events is available at wwwtlnorgau
VELC (Victorian Educational Leadership Consortium) provides high-quality targeted PD for serving and aspiring school leaders to build leadership capacity and support school improvement
VELC provides advice and support at both a group and individual level on career pathways at all levels This includes support for application writing and inter-views To find out more go to wwwaeuvicasnauvelc or email rossdeanaeuvicasnau
Remember it pays to be a union member
16 17
RegionalAEU Ballarat office608 Sturt StreetBallarat 3350Tel (03) 5331 1155 1800 013 039Fax (03) 5333 7105Email ballarataeuvicasnau
AEU Benalla office90-94 Nunn StreetBenalla 3672PO Box 861 (for all postage)Tel (03) 5762 2714 1800 013 994Fax (03) 5762 6954Email benallaaeuvicasnau
AEU Bendigo office89 Williamson StreetBendigo 3550Tel (03) 5442 2666 1800 013 990Fax (03) 5441 4090Email bendigoaeuvicasnau
AEU Geelong officeSuite 2 Ormond House 109 Yarra StreetGeelong 3220Tel (03) 5222 6633 1800 133 853Fax (03) 5222 6599Email geelongaeuvicasnau
AEU Gippsland officeLevel 1 42 Buckley StreetMorwell 3840Tel (03) 5134 8844 1800 013 979Fax (03) 5133 6120Email gippslandaeuvicasnau
MetropolitanAEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Contacts
wwwaeuvicasnau
AEU online
The AEU Vic website is the essential one-stop shop for AEU members
with a wealth of resources and information
bull Read the latest newsbull Get involved in AEU campaignsbull Find out about your pay and
conditionsbull Ask a question onlinebull Find and book AEU training and
PDbull Update your detailsbull Read our publications onlinebull Join one of our networksbull Get information on health and
safetybull Access special member-only
offers and services
Join us on Facebook
wwwfacebookcommdash search for ldquoAustralian
Education Union Victoriardquo
Visit our campaign sites
MY SCHOOL NEEDS
wwwmyschoolneedscomau
wwwtafe4allorgau
18 19
AEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Ensuring AEU members are OK
Your union and you
Be informed and be involvedVisit the AEU website wwwaeuvicasnau with its members-only section Check out the current campaigns and how you can show your support
Agreements set out the terms conditions and pay for your sector Your Agreement Implementation Guide gives you the rundown on your employment conditions and how to get the most out of each new agreement These can be found on the website in the members area
If you attend AEU Active Training you will receive a hard copy and a USB containing more information
As a new member you will also have been sent a copy of the essential law booklet Teachers Students and the Law produced for the AEU by the Victoria Law Foundation
Contact the MSU on (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379 between 830am amp 5pm
Monday to Friday or email melbourneaeuvicasnau
Michael Hill
Rob Stewart
Fiona Sawyer
Margaret Pekin
Ken Sampson
Denise WellingMembership Services UnitIf you have questions or are not sure of what or how to do something then please contact us
The Membership Services Unit (MSU) is a group of six people whose role is to answer your questions by phone or email You can also contact your local organiser who is responsible for your workplace or call our training organisers womenrsquos officer or leadership
The sub-branch is there to support you and you are there to support the sub-branch
Be active get involved mdash and have your say
The AEU offers advice or referrals on a wide range of issues including
bull Pay queriesbull Contract employmentbull Workcoverbull Disciplinary proceduresbull Workloadbull Casual relief teachingbull Occupational health and safetybull Leavebull Workplace harassmentbull Equal opportunitybull Legal mattersbull Psychological referrals
At your workplacebull Ask someone to identify the AEU
rep for youbull Tell your rep that you have joinedbull Ask the rep to let you know when
and where the sub-branch meets bull Attend those meetings ask
questions and raise issues mdash there is no such thing as a silly question It is important to have input into the sub-branch to ensure that issues from all staff are discussed
bull Attend a regional meeting
Keep us informedWe like to keep up with our members and their whereabouts It is essential if we are to communicate with and support you effectively Let us know if you
bull Change work location or contact details
bull Change your time fractionbull Resign or retire from the unionbull Access maternityfamily leavebull Access leave without paybull Return from leave
Let us know of any changes to your details via our website at
wwwaeuvicasnauupdate or contact our membership
records unit (see p 15)10 11
AEU member programsTraining
New Educators Network (NEN)Graduate and student members meet regularly to share successes discuss concerns or issues and become more involved in the AEU and education as a whole NEN is a means for graduate teachers to raise their specific concerns and shape the unionrsquos agenda in these areas
Young Member Activist ProgramEach term two younger members have the opportunity to experience and participate in current AEU activities with AEU leadership and staff The program runs for one week at our office in Abbotsford The AEU covers replacement costs to release participants from their workplace
Anna Stewart Memorial Program (ASMP)This unique project is a chance for a woman member to become more involved in the union It is a two-week off-the-job training program and the AEU pays replacement costs at the workplace The project is a memorial to Anna Stewart a remarkable journalist and unionist who won landmark changes for working women
Womenrsquos Information Network (WINs) The AEU encourages women to become involved in the union at their workplace
WIN builds on a long AEU history of womenrsquos involvement and leadership and gives support and assistance to the many women activists already taking a role We encourage you to support the woman in this role or to take up this position
ES Advocates The AEU offers a one-week PD program to encourage ES members to become more involved and gain a greater understanding of the AEU The ES Advocates program gives ES members an opportunity to
bull Spend a week at the AEUbull Have input into the AEUrsquos approach
to ES issues and future directionsbull Work with AEU leadership
organisers and MSU staffThe AEU pays replacement costs for
two ES members per term to participate in this exciting program If you are an active ES member of the AEU this is a great opportunity
Professional NetworksThe AEU has established membersrsquo email networks for school curriculum and professional development coordinators Members receive a termly bulletin of news research information of PD opportunities and more To join email johngrahamaeuvicasnau
The AEU runs a huge range of industrial and professional training for members
ranging from after-work events to conferences and two-day training courses
Annual conferences are held for primary and secondary graduate teachers in schools ES members in schools principal class members women early years teachers and assistants casual relief teachers and members in disability services and TAFE
For details of everything we offer go to wwwaeuvicasnautraining where you can also download our AEU Events Calendar mdash a handy booklet that has been widely distributed to reps and school PD coordinators
You will find sessions to meet your industrial and professional needs at all stages of your career
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar to enter the booking system
We can also tailor workshops to deliver at your workplace One of our most often requested sessions is Legal Liability
2011 EVENTS CALENDAR
Events_coverindd 2
20211 953 AM
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in
the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar
12 13
Behind the scenes
Besides our leadership organisers and MSU officers providing direct support
to members and sub-branches the AEU has a full range of backroom staff who serve and support you
Communications centreThe newly formed Communications Centre combines the work of the former publica-tions and information services (library) units
Our journalists and designers keep members up to date with union news and campaigns through our AEU News magazine sector newsletters and e-newsletters The team also designs and produces most AEU resources from bumper stickers to campaign posters to this booklet
Your regular copy of AEU News provides the latest information about the issues that affect you with news features member profiles and analysis of whatrsquos happening in education settings around the state
Email the unit with feedback or ideas for articles at aeunewsaeuvicasnau To subscribe to our e-newsletter fill out the box in the Latest News panel on the front of our website at wwwaeuvicasnau
Most AEU publications can be viewed online in our members-only section at wwwaeuvicasnaumembers
The Communications Centre is also responsible for distributing the AEU message and other material to members via email and hard copy mail Make sure that the AEU has your current email address
Our information specialists organise and manage the union archive and access to internal and external information r esources
Our specialist collections include teacher union history leadership and management Koorie education and womenrsquos issues The range of national and international journals includes a complete collection of teacher union and Victorian education gazettes dating
from the early 1900sStaff can conduct literature searches
and the library area of the AEU website has a list of subject resources available to members Call (03) 9417 2822 or contact libraryaeuvicasnau
Membership recordsOur membership records unit can help with any queries you have about your AEU membership
If you need to update your details such as work location name or address or time fraction change the account that your subscriptions are paid from or request a tax statement just call (03) 9417 2822 and ask for our friendly membership records staff
You can also change your details online at wwwaeuvicasnauupdate
SwitchYour first point of contact will be our staff at the switchboard who will direct you to the relevant workgroup in the organisation The phones never stop so it helps if you identify if your query is membership or work related Access to all services is available only to members
Research and industrialOur research and industrial staff can offer advice on professional research and work-related legal matters
Finance unitOur finance staff oversee the $22 million budget of our growing organisation They process all financial transactions and importantly for sub-branches and regions the annual allocation of funds
SuperannuationBarbra Norris and Christine Stewart are your representatives on the VicSuper board of directors while Dean Glare and Angela Stringer are your representatives at ESSSuper They are available to answer all your questions about superannuation Call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
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As an AEU member you have access to a huge range of services and
benefits from our affiliates and partners And donrsquot forget you are part of a national trade union movement with two million members
The AEU is affiliated to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the Victorian Trades Hall Council
Check the members-only section of the AEU website for a full list of the benefits available to members from our partners
Credit unionsAEU members and their families are eligi-ble to join two dedicated credit unions for education workers mdash mecu and Victoria Teachers Credit Union Each gives access to services such as home loanssbquo personal loanssbquo bill payingsbquo direct salary creditingsbquo travel insurance and cheque accounts
Teachers Health FundTeachers Health Fund is a not-for-profit health insurer caring for over 100000 teachers and support staff nationally The fund is only available for education union members and their families and offers value-for-money health insurance
To organise a school visit or to contact our Teachers Health representative Sarah Kupsch call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
AEU PartnersRetirement Victoria For financial advice we refer our members to Retirement Victoria (RV) An RV advisor works from our Abbotsford office on Tuesday and Thursday Call (03) 9820 8088 for an appointment RV also runs regular pre-retirement planning seminars for members at the AEU
Union Shopper Union Shopper uses the combined purchasing power of Australiarsquos two million union members to secure significant savings on everything from white goods to cars and holidays Call 1300 368 117 or go to wwwunionshoppercomau
Presidential CardYour membership card gives you ac-cess to the Presidential Card and Shop-pers Advantage programs with tens of thousands of special offers and savings Go to wwwaeupresidentialcardcomau
Travel and holiday offersAEU members can access great travel and holiday deals through special members-only rates at Tempo holidays Budget car rental and Allworld International and others including Victorian destinations Shizuka Ryokan retreat and spa in Hepburn Springs and Metung Holiday Villas in the Gippsland Lakes
Check our members section for offers
Computers and ITThe AEU works with Apple computers and IT resellers CentreCom to provide discount deals for AEU members Check the members section of the AEU website for more
Professional developmentThe AEU is a partner in two PD providers which operate out of our office in Abbotsford
TLN (Teacher Learning Network) is a not-for-profit professional development provider supported by the AEU and the Victorian Independent Education Union
It runs seminars workshops and conferences and publishes books and resources for teachers and education leaders The TLN Course Directory is sent each year to school PD coordinators and a full listing of TLN events is available at wwwtlnorgau
VELC (Victorian Educational Leadership Consortium) provides high-quality targeted PD for serving and aspiring school leaders to build leadership capacity and support school improvement
VELC provides advice and support at both a group and individual level on career pathways at all levels This includes support for application writing and inter-views To find out more go to wwwaeuvicasnauvelc or email rossdeanaeuvicasnau
Remember it pays to be a union member
16 17
RegionalAEU Ballarat office608 Sturt StreetBallarat 3350Tel (03) 5331 1155 1800 013 039Fax (03) 5333 7105Email ballarataeuvicasnau
AEU Benalla office90-94 Nunn StreetBenalla 3672PO Box 861 (for all postage)Tel (03) 5762 2714 1800 013 994Fax (03) 5762 6954Email benallaaeuvicasnau
AEU Bendigo office89 Williamson StreetBendigo 3550Tel (03) 5442 2666 1800 013 990Fax (03) 5441 4090Email bendigoaeuvicasnau
AEU Geelong officeSuite 2 Ormond House 109 Yarra StreetGeelong 3220Tel (03) 5222 6633 1800 133 853Fax (03) 5222 6599Email geelongaeuvicasnau
AEU Gippsland officeLevel 1 42 Buckley StreetMorwell 3840Tel (03) 5134 8844 1800 013 979Fax (03) 5133 6120Email gippslandaeuvicasnau
MetropolitanAEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Contacts
wwwaeuvicasnau
AEU online
The AEU Vic website is the essential one-stop shop for AEU members
with a wealth of resources and information
bull Read the latest newsbull Get involved in AEU campaignsbull Find out about your pay and
conditionsbull Ask a question onlinebull Find and book AEU training and
PDbull Update your detailsbull Read our publications onlinebull Join one of our networksbull Get information on health and
safetybull Access special member-only
offers and services
Join us on Facebook
wwwfacebookcommdash search for ldquoAustralian
Education Union Victoriardquo
Visit our campaign sites
MY SCHOOL NEEDS
wwwmyschoolneedscomau
wwwtafe4allorgau
18 19
AEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Ensuring AEU members are OK
AEU member programsTraining
New Educators Network (NEN)Graduate and student members meet regularly to share successes discuss concerns or issues and become more involved in the AEU and education as a whole NEN is a means for graduate teachers to raise their specific concerns and shape the unionrsquos agenda in these areas
Young Member Activist ProgramEach term two younger members have the opportunity to experience and participate in current AEU activities with AEU leadership and staff The program runs for one week at our office in Abbotsford The AEU covers replacement costs to release participants from their workplace
Anna Stewart Memorial Program (ASMP)This unique project is a chance for a woman member to become more involved in the union It is a two-week off-the-job training program and the AEU pays replacement costs at the workplace The project is a memorial to Anna Stewart a remarkable journalist and unionist who won landmark changes for working women
Womenrsquos Information Network (WINs) The AEU encourages women to become involved in the union at their workplace
WIN builds on a long AEU history of womenrsquos involvement and leadership and gives support and assistance to the many women activists already taking a role We encourage you to support the woman in this role or to take up this position
ES Advocates The AEU offers a one-week PD program to encourage ES members to become more involved and gain a greater understanding of the AEU The ES Advocates program gives ES members an opportunity to
bull Spend a week at the AEUbull Have input into the AEUrsquos approach
to ES issues and future directionsbull Work with AEU leadership
organisers and MSU staffThe AEU pays replacement costs for
two ES members per term to participate in this exciting program If you are an active ES member of the AEU this is a great opportunity
Professional NetworksThe AEU has established membersrsquo email networks for school curriculum and professional development coordinators Members receive a termly bulletin of news research information of PD opportunities and more To join email johngrahamaeuvicasnau
The AEU runs a huge range of industrial and professional training for members
ranging from after-work events to conferences and two-day training courses
Annual conferences are held for primary and secondary graduate teachers in schools ES members in schools principal class members women early years teachers and assistants casual relief teachers and members in disability services and TAFE
For details of everything we offer go to wwwaeuvicasnautraining where you can also download our AEU Events Calendar mdash a handy booklet that has been widely distributed to reps and school PD coordinators
You will find sessions to meet your industrial and professional needs at all stages of your career
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar to enter the booking system
We can also tailor workshops to deliver at your workplace One of our most often requested sessions is Legal Liability
2011 EVENTS CALENDAR
Events_coverindd 2
20211 953 AM
All bookings are made online Just click on your chosen event in
the AEU website at wwwaeuvicasnaucalendar
12 13
Behind the scenes
Besides our leadership organisers and MSU officers providing direct support
to members and sub-branches the AEU has a full range of backroom staff who serve and support you
Communications centreThe newly formed Communications Centre combines the work of the former publica-tions and information services (library) units
Our journalists and designers keep members up to date with union news and campaigns through our AEU News magazine sector newsletters and e-newsletters The team also designs and produces most AEU resources from bumper stickers to campaign posters to this booklet
Your regular copy of AEU News provides the latest information about the issues that affect you with news features member profiles and analysis of whatrsquos happening in education settings around the state
Email the unit with feedback or ideas for articles at aeunewsaeuvicasnau To subscribe to our e-newsletter fill out the box in the Latest News panel on the front of our website at wwwaeuvicasnau
Most AEU publications can be viewed online in our members-only section at wwwaeuvicasnaumembers
The Communications Centre is also responsible for distributing the AEU message and other material to members via email and hard copy mail Make sure that the AEU has your current email address
Our information specialists organise and manage the union archive and access to internal and external information r esources
Our specialist collections include teacher union history leadership and management Koorie education and womenrsquos issues The range of national and international journals includes a complete collection of teacher union and Victorian education gazettes dating
from the early 1900sStaff can conduct literature searches
and the library area of the AEU website has a list of subject resources available to members Call (03) 9417 2822 or contact libraryaeuvicasnau
Membership recordsOur membership records unit can help with any queries you have about your AEU membership
If you need to update your details such as work location name or address or time fraction change the account that your subscriptions are paid from or request a tax statement just call (03) 9417 2822 and ask for our friendly membership records staff
You can also change your details online at wwwaeuvicasnauupdate
SwitchYour first point of contact will be our staff at the switchboard who will direct you to the relevant workgroup in the organisation The phones never stop so it helps if you identify if your query is membership or work related Access to all services is available only to members
Research and industrialOur research and industrial staff can offer advice on professional research and work-related legal matters
Finance unitOur finance staff oversee the $22 million budget of our growing organisation They process all financial transactions and importantly for sub-branches and regions the annual allocation of funds
SuperannuationBarbra Norris and Christine Stewart are your representatives on the VicSuper board of directors while Dean Glare and Angela Stringer are your representatives at ESSSuper They are available to answer all your questions about superannuation Call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
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71210 1152 AM
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As an AEU member you have access to a huge range of services and
benefits from our affiliates and partners And donrsquot forget you are part of a national trade union movement with two million members
The AEU is affiliated to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the Victorian Trades Hall Council
Check the members-only section of the AEU website for a full list of the benefits available to members from our partners
Credit unionsAEU members and their families are eligi-ble to join two dedicated credit unions for education workers mdash mecu and Victoria Teachers Credit Union Each gives access to services such as home loanssbquo personal loanssbquo bill payingsbquo direct salary creditingsbquo travel insurance and cheque accounts
Teachers Health FundTeachers Health Fund is a not-for-profit health insurer caring for over 100000 teachers and support staff nationally The fund is only available for education union members and their families and offers value-for-money health insurance
To organise a school visit or to contact our Teachers Health representative Sarah Kupsch call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
AEU PartnersRetirement Victoria For financial advice we refer our members to Retirement Victoria (RV) An RV advisor works from our Abbotsford office on Tuesday and Thursday Call (03) 9820 8088 for an appointment RV also runs regular pre-retirement planning seminars for members at the AEU
Union Shopper Union Shopper uses the combined purchasing power of Australiarsquos two million union members to secure significant savings on everything from white goods to cars and holidays Call 1300 368 117 or go to wwwunionshoppercomau
Presidential CardYour membership card gives you ac-cess to the Presidential Card and Shop-pers Advantage programs with tens of thousands of special offers and savings Go to wwwaeupresidentialcardcomau
Travel and holiday offersAEU members can access great travel and holiday deals through special members-only rates at Tempo holidays Budget car rental and Allworld International and others including Victorian destinations Shizuka Ryokan retreat and spa in Hepburn Springs and Metung Holiday Villas in the Gippsland Lakes
Check our members section for offers
Computers and ITThe AEU works with Apple computers and IT resellers CentreCom to provide discount deals for AEU members Check the members section of the AEU website for more
Professional developmentThe AEU is a partner in two PD providers which operate out of our office in Abbotsford
TLN (Teacher Learning Network) is a not-for-profit professional development provider supported by the AEU and the Victorian Independent Education Union
It runs seminars workshops and conferences and publishes books and resources for teachers and education leaders The TLN Course Directory is sent each year to school PD coordinators and a full listing of TLN events is available at wwwtlnorgau
VELC (Victorian Educational Leadership Consortium) provides high-quality targeted PD for serving and aspiring school leaders to build leadership capacity and support school improvement
VELC provides advice and support at both a group and individual level on career pathways at all levels This includes support for application writing and inter-views To find out more go to wwwaeuvicasnauvelc or email rossdeanaeuvicasnau
Remember it pays to be a union member
16 17
RegionalAEU Ballarat office608 Sturt StreetBallarat 3350Tel (03) 5331 1155 1800 013 039Fax (03) 5333 7105Email ballarataeuvicasnau
AEU Benalla office90-94 Nunn StreetBenalla 3672PO Box 861 (for all postage)Tel (03) 5762 2714 1800 013 994Fax (03) 5762 6954Email benallaaeuvicasnau
AEU Bendigo office89 Williamson StreetBendigo 3550Tel (03) 5442 2666 1800 013 990Fax (03) 5441 4090Email bendigoaeuvicasnau
AEU Geelong officeSuite 2 Ormond House 109 Yarra StreetGeelong 3220Tel (03) 5222 6633 1800 133 853Fax (03) 5222 6599Email geelongaeuvicasnau
AEU Gippsland officeLevel 1 42 Buckley StreetMorwell 3840Tel (03) 5134 8844 1800 013 979Fax (03) 5133 6120Email gippslandaeuvicasnau
MetropolitanAEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Contacts
wwwaeuvicasnau
AEU online
The AEU Vic website is the essential one-stop shop for AEU members
with a wealth of resources and information
bull Read the latest newsbull Get involved in AEU campaignsbull Find out about your pay and
conditionsbull Ask a question onlinebull Find and book AEU training and
PDbull Update your detailsbull Read our publications onlinebull Join one of our networksbull Get information on health and
safetybull Access special member-only
offers and services
Join us on Facebook
wwwfacebookcommdash search for ldquoAustralian
Education Union Victoriardquo
Visit our campaign sites
MY SCHOOL NEEDS
wwwmyschoolneedscomau
wwwtafe4allorgau
18 19
AEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Ensuring AEU members are OK
Behind the scenes
Besides our leadership organisers and MSU officers providing direct support
to members and sub-branches the AEU has a full range of backroom staff who serve and support you
Communications centreThe newly formed Communications Centre combines the work of the former publica-tions and information services (library) units
Our journalists and designers keep members up to date with union news and campaigns through our AEU News magazine sector newsletters and e-newsletters The team also designs and produces most AEU resources from bumper stickers to campaign posters to this booklet
Your regular copy of AEU News provides the latest information about the issues that affect you with news features member profiles and analysis of whatrsquos happening in education settings around the state
Email the unit with feedback or ideas for articles at aeunewsaeuvicasnau To subscribe to our e-newsletter fill out the box in the Latest News panel on the front of our website at wwwaeuvicasnau
Most AEU publications can be viewed online in our members-only section at wwwaeuvicasnaumembers
The Communications Centre is also responsible for distributing the AEU message and other material to members via email and hard copy mail Make sure that the AEU has your current email address
Our information specialists organise and manage the union archive and access to internal and external information r esources
Our specialist collections include teacher union history leadership and management Koorie education and womenrsquos issues The range of national and international journals includes a complete collection of teacher union and Victorian education gazettes dating
from the early 1900sStaff can conduct literature searches
and the library area of the AEU website has a list of subject resources available to members Call (03) 9417 2822 or contact libraryaeuvicasnau
Membership recordsOur membership records unit can help with any queries you have about your AEU membership
If you need to update your details such as work location name or address or time fraction change the account that your subscriptions are paid from or request a tax statement just call (03) 9417 2822 and ask for our friendly membership records staff
You can also change your details online at wwwaeuvicasnauupdate
SwitchYour first point of contact will be our staff at the switchboard who will direct you to the relevant workgroup in the organisation The phones never stop so it helps if you identify if your query is membership or work related Access to all services is available only to members
Research and industrialOur research and industrial staff can offer advice on professional research and work-related legal matters
Finance unitOur finance staff oversee the $22 million budget of our growing organisation They process all financial transactions and importantly for sub-branches and regions the annual allocation of funds
SuperannuationBarbra Norris and Christine Stewart are your representatives on the VicSuper board of directors while Dean Glare and Angela Stringer are your representatives at ESSSuper They are available to answer all your questions about superannuation Call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
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News_8_completeindb 1
71210 1152 AM
14 15
As an AEU member you have access to a huge range of services and
benefits from our affiliates and partners And donrsquot forget you are part of a national trade union movement with two million members
The AEU is affiliated to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the Victorian Trades Hall Council
Check the members-only section of the AEU website for a full list of the benefits available to members from our partners
Credit unionsAEU members and their families are eligi-ble to join two dedicated credit unions for education workers mdash mecu and Victoria Teachers Credit Union Each gives access to services such as home loanssbquo personal loanssbquo bill payingsbquo direct salary creditingsbquo travel insurance and cheque accounts
Teachers Health FundTeachers Health Fund is a not-for-profit health insurer caring for over 100000 teachers and support staff nationally The fund is only available for education union members and their families and offers value-for-money health insurance
To organise a school visit or to contact our Teachers Health representative Sarah Kupsch call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
AEU PartnersRetirement Victoria For financial advice we refer our members to Retirement Victoria (RV) An RV advisor works from our Abbotsford office on Tuesday and Thursday Call (03) 9820 8088 for an appointment RV also runs regular pre-retirement planning seminars for members at the AEU
Union Shopper Union Shopper uses the combined purchasing power of Australiarsquos two million union members to secure significant savings on everything from white goods to cars and holidays Call 1300 368 117 or go to wwwunionshoppercomau
Presidential CardYour membership card gives you ac-cess to the Presidential Card and Shop-pers Advantage programs with tens of thousands of special offers and savings Go to wwwaeupresidentialcardcomau
Travel and holiday offersAEU members can access great travel and holiday deals through special members-only rates at Tempo holidays Budget car rental and Allworld International and others including Victorian destinations Shizuka Ryokan retreat and spa in Hepburn Springs and Metung Holiday Villas in the Gippsland Lakes
Check our members section for offers
Computers and ITThe AEU works with Apple computers and IT resellers CentreCom to provide discount deals for AEU members Check the members section of the AEU website for more
Professional developmentThe AEU is a partner in two PD providers which operate out of our office in Abbotsford
TLN (Teacher Learning Network) is a not-for-profit professional development provider supported by the AEU and the Victorian Independent Education Union
It runs seminars workshops and conferences and publishes books and resources for teachers and education leaders The TLN Course Directory is sent each year to school PD coordinators and a full listing of TLN events is available at wwwtlnorgau
VELC (Victorian Educational Leadership Consortium) provides high-quality targeted PD for serving and aspiring school leaders to build leadership capacity and support school improvement
VELC provides advice and support at both a group and individual level on career pathways at all levels This includes support for application writing and inter-views To find out more go to wwwaeuvicasnauvelc or email rossdeanaeuvicasnau
Remember it pays to be a union member
16 17
RegionalAEU Ballarat office608 Sturt StreetBallarat 3350Tel (03) 5331 1155 1800 013 039Fax (03) 5333 7105Email ballarataeuvicasnau
AEU Benalla office90-94 Nunn StreetBenalla 3672PO Box 861 (for all postage)Tel (03) 5762 2714 1800 013 994Fax (03) 5762 6954Email benallaaeuvicasnau
AEU Bendigo office89 Williamson StreetBendigo 3550Tel (03) 5442 2666 1800 013 990Fax (03) 5441 4090Email bendigoaeuvicasnau
AEU Geelong officeSuite 2 Ormond House 109 Yarra StreetGeelong 3220Tel (03) 5222 6633 1800 133 853Fax (03) 5222 6599Email geelongaeuvicasnau
AEU Gippsland officeLevel 1 42 Buckley StreetMorwell 3840Tel (03) 5134 8844 1800 013 979Fax (03) 5133 6120Email gippslandaeuvicasnau
MetropolitanAEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Contacts
wwwaeuvicasnau
AEU online
The AEU Vic website is the essential one-stop shop for AEU members
with a wealth of resources and information
bull Read the latest newsbull Get involved in AEU campaignsbull Find out about your pay and
conditionsbull Ask a question onlinebull Find and book AEU training and
PDbull Update your detailsbull Read our publications onlinebull Join one of our networksbull Get information on health and
safetybull Access special member-only
offers and services
Join us on Facebook
wwwfacebookcommdash search for ldquoAustralian
Education Union Victoriardquo
Visit our campaign sites
MY SCHOOL NEEDS
wwwmyschoolneedscomau
wwwtafe4allorgau
18 19
AEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Ensuring AEU members are OK
As an AEU member you have access to a huge range of services and
benefits from our affiliates and partners And donrsquot forget you are part of a national trade union movement with two million members
The AEU is affiliated to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the Victorian Trades Hall Council
Check the members-only section of the AEU website for a full list of the benefits available to members from our partners
Credit unionsAEU members and their families are eligi-ble to join two dedicated credit unions for education workers mdash mecu and Victoria Teachers Credit Union Each gives access to services such as home loanssbquo personal loanssbquo bill payingsbquo direct salary creditingsbquo travel insurance and cheque accounts
Teachers Health FundTeachers Health Fund is a not-for-profit health insurer caring for over 100000 teachers and support staff nationally The fund is only available for education union members and their families and offers value-for-money health insurance
To organise a school visit or to contact our Teachers Health representative Sarah Kupsch call (03) 9417 2822 or 1800 013 379
AEU PartnersRetirement Victoria For financial advice we refer our members to Retirement Victoria (RV) An RV advisor works from our Abbotsford office on Tuesday and Thursday Call (03) 9820 8088 for an appointment RV also runs regular pre-retirement planning seminars for members at the AEU
Union Shopper Union Shopper uses the combined purchasing power of Australiarsquos two million union members to secure significant savings on everything from white goods to cars and holidays Call 1300 368 117 or go to wwwunionshoppercomau
Presidential CardYour membership card gives you ac-cess to the Presidential Card and Shop-pers Advantage programs with tens of thousands of special offers and savings Go to wwwaeupresidentialcardcomau
Travel and holiday offersAEU members can access great travel and holiday deals through special members-only rates at Tempo holidays Budget car rental and Allworld International and others including Victorian destinations Shizuka Ryokan retreat and spa in Hepburn Springs and Metung Holiday Villas in the Gippsland Lakes
Check our members section for offers
Computers and ITThe AEU works with Apple computers and IT resellers CentreCom to provide discount deals for AEU members Check the members section of the AEU website for more
Professional developmentThe AEU is a partner in two PD providers which operate out of our office in Abbotsford
TLN (Teacher Learning Network) is a not-for-profit professional development provider supported by the AEU and the Victorian Independent Education Union
It runs seminars workshops and conferences and publishes books and resources for teachers and education leaders The TLN Course Directory is sent each year to school PD coordinators and a full listing of TLN events is available at wwwtlnorgau
VELC (Victorian Educational Leadership Consortium) provides high-quality targeted PD for serving and aspiring school leaders to build leadership capacity and support school improvement
VELC provides advice and support at both a group and individual level on career pathways at all levels This includes support for application writing and inter-views To find out more go to wwwaeuvicasnauvelc or email rossdeanaeuvicasnau
Remember it pays to be a union member
16 17
RegionalAEU Ballarat office608 Sturt StreetBallarat 3350Tel (03) 5331 1155 1800 013 039Fax (03) 5333 7105Email ballarataeuvicasnau
AEU Benalla office90-94 Nunn StreetBenalla 3672PO Box 861 (for all postage)Tel (03) 5762 2714 1800 013 994Fax (03) 5762 6954Email benallaaeuvicasnau
AEU Bendigo office89 Williamson StreetBendigo 3550Tel (03) 5442 2666 1800 013 990Fax (03) 5441 4090Email bendigoaeuvicasnau
AEU Geelong officeSuite 2 Ormond House 109 Yarra StreetGeelong 3220Tel (03) 5222 6633 1800 133 853Fax (03) 5222 6599Email geelongaeuvicasnau
AEU Gippsland officeLevel 1 42 Buckley StreetMorwell 3840Tel (03) 5134 8844 1800 013 979Fax (03) 5133 6120Email gippslandaeuvicasnau
MetropolitanAEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Contacts
wwwaeuvicasnau
AEU online
The AEU Vic website is the essential one-stop shop for AEU members
with a wealth of resources and information
bull Read the latest newsbull Get involved in AEU campaignsbull Find out about your pay and
conditionsbull Ask a question onlinebull Find and book AEU training and
PDbull Update your detailsbull Read our publications onlinebull Join one of our networksbull Get information on health and
safetybull Access special member-only
offers and services
Join us on Facebook
wwwfacebookcommdash search for ldquoAustralian
Education Union Victoriardquo
Visit our campaign sites
MY SCHOOL NEEDS
wwwmyschoolneedscomau
wwwtafe4allorgau
18 19
AEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Ensuring AEU members are OK
RegionalAEU Ballarat office608 Sturt StreetBallarat 3350Tel (03) 5331 1155 1800 013 039Fax (03) 5333 7105Email ballarataeuvicasnau
AEU Benalla office90-94 Nunn StreetBenalla 3672PO Box 861 (for all postage)Tel (03) 5762 2714 1800 013 994Fax (03) 5762 6954Email benallaaeuvicasnau
AEU Bendigo office89 Williamson StreetBendigo 3550Tel (03) 5442 2666 1800 013 990Fax (03) 5441 4090Email bendigoaeuvicasnau
AEU Geelong officeSuite 2 Ormond House 109 Yarra StreetGeelong 3220Tel (03) 5222 6633 1800 133 853Fax (03) 5222 6599Email geelongaeuvicasnau
AEU Gippsland officeLevel 1 42 Buckley StreetMorwell 3840Tel (03) 5134 8844 1800 013 979Fax (03) 5133 6120Email gippslandaeuvicasnau
MetropolitanAEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Contacts
wwwaeuvicasnau
AEU online
The AEU Vic website is the essential one-stop shop for AEU members
with a wealth of resources and information
bull Read the latest newsbull Get involved in AEU campaignsbull Find out about your pay and
conditionsbull Ask a question onlinebull Find and book AEU training and
PDbull Update your detailsbull Read our publications onlinebull Join one of our networksbull Get information on health and
safetybull Access special member-only
offers and services
Join us on Facebook
wwwfacebookcommdash search for ldquoAustralian
Education Union Victoriardquo
Visit our campaign sites
MY SCHOOL NEEDS
wwwmyschoolneedscomau
wwwtafe4allorgau
18 19
AEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Ensuring AEU members are OK
AEU Victorian Branch head office112 Trenerry Crescent Abbotsford 3067Postal Address PO Box 363 Abbotsford 3067Tel (03) 9417 2822 1800 013 379Fax 1300 658 078Email melbourneaeuvicasnauWeb wwwaeuvicasnau
Ensuring AEU members are OK
