16-day spotlight on taking action to rid gender-based violence
25 November 2023
Section: News
Federation is supporting the 2023 UN Women Australia theme for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, “Safe. Everywhere. Always.”…
Guidelines for breastfeeding workers
21 November 2023
Section: Columns
Women In Education: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 In 2007, the Government amended the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 to make it…
Plan early for return from maternity/parental leave
30 August 2023
Section: Columns
Women In Education: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 Given the complexities of coordinating childcare availability and a school timetable, teachers…
Equal pay day 2023: “What’s missing matters”
25 August 2023
Section: News
On Equal Pay Day, Federation is calling on the Minns Government to “Honour The Deal”. In July, the Government agreed…
Commit to social policy reform to address gender inequity, says Senior Vice President Amber Flohm
6 July 2023
Section: News
Federation Senior Vice President Amber Flohm called on delegates to commit to social policy reform that addresses gender inequality and…
Menopause and work
6 June 2023
Section: Columns
Women In Education: Education Quarterly, Issue 6 2023 “We need to rethink the culture of our workplaces by tackling myths…
Perrottet Government’s policies are deliberately gendered
14 March 2023
Section: Columns
Women In Education: Education Quarterly, Issue 5 2023 One of the key findings of the Valuing the Teaching Profession inquiry…
Join AEU women leading for gender equality
8 March 2023
Section: News
Along with other branches of the Australia Education Union, Federation is supporting the UN Women Australia’s International Women’s Day theme…
Help end gendered violence by advocating for legislative and social change
25 November 2022
Section: News
With the stroke of a pen the Federal Government could better support single mothers – 60 per cent of whom…
Increased salaries are essential for women’s financial security
9 December 2021
Section: Columns
It is more important than ever for women to take an active interest in the remuneration they should receive and…
Support 16 days focusing on ending violence against women and girls
25 November 2021
Section: News
Federation supports the United Nations 16 Days of Action for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which begins today (25…
Why women need to lead for better remuneration and working conditions
12 November 2021
Section: Columns
The UN theme for International Women’s Day 2021 was “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.
All workers should have access to paid family and domestic violence leave
20 October 2021
Section: News
Paid family and domestic violence leave can give a person the time, support and job security they need to escape and recover from an abusive relationship. While one in three employers now offer this leave (including State and Territory Governments) too many employees are still missing out.
Make the workplace more menopause-friendly
18 October 2021
Section: News
World Menopause Day is held every year on 18 October to raise awareness about menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing.
Take action on Equal Pay Day towards improving pay status
30 August 2021
Section: News
Our profession is undervalued and underpaid. On Equal Pay Day (31 August) show your support for action on the recommendations of Gallop Inquiry, including a salary increase between 10 and 15 per cent in the next wages agreement.
Resources offer tips for staying safe online during pandemic
20 August 2021
Section: Columns
Online connectivity comes with risks, the federal eSafety Commissioner states.
Women’s Conference moves online
11 August 2021
Section: News
Federation has made the difficult decision to postpone Women’s Conference
Anna Stewart Program helps women members achieve their goals
29 June 2021
Section: News
The two-week Anna Stewart Program surpassed my expectations.
New parental leave kicks in 1 July
29 June 2021
Section: News
From 1 July a new paid parental leave (PPL) scheme will be rolled out for the NSW public service that expands on current maternity leave provisions to provide greater access to paid parental leave, regardless of gender.
Sexual harassment and gendered violence in the workplace
28 May 2021
Section: Columns
Tens of thousands of people attended the @March4JusticeAU rallies across Australia earlier this year chanting “Enough is enough” and demanding an end to gender-based violence and workplace harassment.
Casual teachers and maternity leave
22 April 2021
Section: Columns
Casual teachers are not entitled to access paid maternity leave in the same way as permanent and temporary teachers on an engagement can.