The Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services 2025 again exposes a deeply unfair school funding system, with government funding growth continuing to favour private schools over public schools despite rising student need. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bHUu0x

#ExtremeHeatAwarenessDay Many schools, early childhood centres and TAFEs are struggling with inadequate infrastructure - classrooms without air-con, portable buildings unable to withstand extreme weather, and communities left without safe learning spaces after disasters. (1/4)

"Violence in schools is neither inevitable nor acceptable. Without systemic change, the sustainability of public education – and the wellbeing of those who lead it – is at risk." theconversation.com/i-had-a-recu...

It is very welcome news to see enrolments in teaching degrees increase, because for far to long those numbers have been declining. https://bit.ly/4adWJ9E

Education departments need to address this growing issue with clear policies, adequate resources and strong leadership to confront misogyny and ensure schools are safe, respectful places to work and learn.

"High-quality teacher education is best delivered in person, alongside supervised and well-supported professional placements. Online delivery cannot provide the same instruction, observation and feedback that builds confidence and professional judgement." Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZBukoN

Joint Media Release. The UTS Centre for Indigenous People and Work (CIPW) and the Australian Education Union have joined forces to address the historical and contemporary challenges faced by ‘Indigenous employment’. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bkXmQQ

Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land. 🖤💛❤️ The AEU supports and encourages members to attend the Invasion/Survival Day rallies nationwide. Find your local event here: https://www.amnesty.org.au/invasion-day-2026-rallies-events/

24th January is the International Day of Education - a moment to reaffirm our shared commitment to fully funded public education and to the educators who make quality, inclusive education possible.

“When more than 85 per cent of public school teachers are spending nearly $1,000 a year of their own money, that’s not generosity, that’s a system failure." Read more: http://bit.ly/49MhBV8

Australian public school teachers are spending more than $175 million of their own money each year on basic classroom supplies, exposing the personal impact of chronic underfunding of public schools, according to new data from the AEU. Read more: https://bit.ly/4quNtVe

We're campaigning for systemic change to the early childhood and education sector. Find out more in the latest edition of the Australian Educator here. 👉www.aeufederal.org.au/news-media/australian-educator

Here's to another year of building a better and fairer public education system. 🎉

🎄 Merry Christmas to our AEU members — thank you for everything you give to your students and communities throughout the year. Wishing you a well-earned, restful and joyful Christmas. ❤️

The AEU extends its deepest condolences to all those affected by yesterday’s horrific violence in Bondi. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and loved ones, and with everyone who has been affected by this national tragedy. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MGdGBd

AEU Deputy Federal President Meredith Peace spoke to ABC's 7.30 program about the teacher shortage crisis affecting Australia’s schools. Watch the full story here. 👉 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-04/australia-facing-a-teacher-shortage/106103036

Everyone benefits when human rights are at the heart of our laws. It means governments must consider the values of equality, freedom, dignity and justice in public laws, policies and services. Join the call for a Human Rights Act at humanrightsact.org.au

In case you missed it - last week we joined education leaders from across Australia to call on News Corp Australia to immediately cease the publication of misleading school league tables. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-05/news-corp-naplan-league-tables-education-leaders-open-letter/106100742

REMINDER! 🔔 The AEU has partnered with Monash University on groundbreaking research into sexism and misogyny in schools. We know that when we listen to those affected, we can drive meaningful, lasting change. Complete the survey here: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVva5eJ0ONeqk3c

Data, when used responsibly, can inform improvements, celebrate achievements & help identify where additional resources are needed. We urge the media to refocus on deeper, collaborative reporting that enhances community understanding rather than reducing schools to rankings.

Teachers and principals work tirelessly to meet the diverse and complex needs of their students. Reducing their efforts to a single number is not only misleading, it is demoralising for teachers and damaging for school communities. We urge media outlets to stop publishing school league tables.

This joint open letter from Australia's education leaders was published today in Nine Newspapers, after News Corp newspapers refused to publish the letter, for which advertising space had been booked. Click here to read the full letter: https://bit.ly/4pb6bRc

NAPLAN data was never designed to be weaponised into league tables. When misused in this way, it distorts public understanding and undermines confidence in our public education system. We call on News Corp Australia to cease the publication of these damaging league tables.

Education leaders from across Australia have today written an open letter to News Corp Australia, calling on them to immediately cease the publication of misleading school league tables. Read more: https://bit.ly/48tuJ0E

(1/4) Today we celebrate the International Day of People with Disability. For Australians, it's a day to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of the 5.5 million people with disability across the country.

The Australian Education Union has today welcomed the final 5 per cent instalment of the Federal Government’s 15 per cent pay rise for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers and educators, which comes into effect from today. Read more: https://bit.ly/48lL9bq

(1/4) Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we acknowledge the growing crisis of gendered violence — and the vital role our public schools play in prevention.

AEU welcomes the Mitchell Institute’s report on full-service school models in Australia, highlighting the urgent need for a national rollout to tackle student inequality. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LQYroT

The AEU has today welcomed new research from Monash University that exposes the extreme and often invisible emotional demands placed on Australia’s public school principals. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ilcsXW

If we are serious about addressing the teacher shortage crisis, governments must invest in proper induction, mentoring and secure jobs for new educators, not just leave them to simply sink or swim.

Early career teachers are reporting overwhelming workloads, insufficient support, and inadequate preparation through initial teacher education, causing many to consider leaving the profession, according to a new AEU survey. Read more: https://bit.ly/4r9Vekg

This week AEU delegates are attending the World Indigenous Conference on Education (WIPCE) being held in Aotearoa New Zealand. This event is a wonderful learning experience for our delegation to bring home ideas to share and incorporate into their education practice.

This #WorldChildrensDay the AEU calls on governments everywhere to ensure every child, in every country, has access to education. We must invest in public schools, support teachers, and uphold this universal right. bit.ly/3KdbaBA

"Addressing this gap requires fixing the structural barriers that limit women’s career progression including excessive workloads, insecure employment, access to mentoring, and the lack of time and support for leadership development."

The AEU welcomes today’s announcement by the Federal Government that applications are open for the 2026 round of the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program, delivering up to $40,000 for teaching students. Read more: https://bit.ly/4o5FQTj

The AEU has partnered with Monash University on groundbreaking research into sexism and misogyny in schools. Your contribution will help the AEU advocate for safer, more respectful, and more equitable education workplaces. Click here 👉 https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVva5eJ0ONeqk3c

“The complexity of student needs is rising sharply, yet the support simply isn’t there. No principal in the NT reported having adequate counselling support at their school — that is unacceptable in 2025.”

AEU Federal President Correna Haythorpe spoke to Sky News about the chronic teacher shortages affecting public schools across the country, and how reducing unsustainable workloads is essential to addressing this. Read about this and more in our new report: bit.ly/4qJnzh2

“Educators across Tasmania are calling for smaller classes, more professional support staff and time for teachers and support staff to focus on helping students reach their potential." https://bit.ly/4oOtiQT

“Teachers are working longer hours, managing more complex classrooms and seeing growing numbers of students needing wellbeing support. We need smaller class sizes, specialist support teaching staff and targeted literacy and numeracy programs to help address these issues.” https://bit.ly/4oRfq8D

“Teachers are working longer hours, managing more complex classrooms and seeing growing numbers of students needing wellbeing support. We need smaller class sizes, specialist support teaching staff and targeted literacy and numeracy programs to help address these issues.” buff.ly/tiob9ml

"This report makes clear that to lift outcomes for all students, we must use that investment to reduce class sizes, increase one-on-one support for students, and cut the unsustainable workloads driving teacher shortages." bit.ly/3LIQS3b

We're in Canberra speaking to media about the release of our report Investing in Australia’s Future (2025), which outlines the urgent reforms and targeted investments needed to ensure every child in every public school can thrive. Read the report here: https://bit.ly/4qJnzh2

The Australian Education Union has today released Investing in Australia’s Future (2025), a comprehensive report outlining the urgent reforms and targeted investments needed to ensure every child in every public school can thrive. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pbNrkn

“It is one of the most significant factors driving people out of the profession and deterring new entrants from coming in." We need to cut the administrative and compliance burden on teachers, to give them enough time during their paid working hours for classroom preparation and lesson planning.

Australia's first Treaty is here! 👏

Teachers are exhausted, overstretched and leaving the profession faster than we can replace them. This #WorldTeachersDay we need more than just platitudes from our political leaders. Governments must urgently act on a national plan to attract and retain teachers.

This #WorldTeachersDay we’re calling on governments to urgently act on a national plan to attract and retain teachers — with real investment to address unsustainable workloads and provide the resources every student needs to succeed. Share this post to show your support!

World Teachers Day is a day to celebrate the important role teachers provide in our community and their commitment to educating and supporting their students, often in challenging circumstances. Read more: http://bit.ly/4qxypqf

The Federal Government’s $10 million package to support schools in tackling bullying is an important step forward. However without meaningful systemic support for teachers, the broader goals of safer schools cannot be realised.