Australian Education Union (SA Branch)

12/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us at a local Area Meeting! It's been a fantastic platform for members to start prioritising EA27 issues and proposing solutions. Your local Subbie or Rep will be in touch soon to organise a sub-branch meeting at your site to continue this important campaign-building work. If there isn't a Subbie or Rep at your site, let us know.

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11/06/2026

"Inclusive education is collective work. No teacher should feel they're managing complex learning needs alone. South Australian public schools rely on collaborative teams that may include student support staff, specialist teachers, student support services professionals, and school leaders."

Read the full article 🔗 www.aeusa.asn.au/Public/News/inclusion_core_value_public_education.aspx
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29/05/2026

A woman's place is in her union! Our upcoming Women's Conference celebrates the incredible achievements of women in education and gets to work on planning for the future. 

Hannah Ferguson of Cheek Media will deliver this year's keynote before we kick off practical workshops built around the issues impacting you today. This is a chance for women members to get involved, grow their community, and share their ideas. Register 🔗 aeusa.asn.au/public/event.aspx?EventKey=WC2601

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28/05/2026

Kendall and our Aboriginal Education Consultative Committee attended the annual Reconciliation Week Breakfast yesterday.

Guests were Welcomed by Uncle Moogy, heard Aunty Ros Cameron share her deeply personal story as a stolen child and her journey reconnecting with culture, and enjoyed an incredible performance by Nathan May alongside the Adelaide Baroque String Quartet.

Keynote speaker Eddie Betts reflected on his experiences growing up and playing football, speaking about this year’s “All In” theme and the importance of building bridges together. Casey Donovan also shared her Australian Idol journey and delivered a beautiful performance.

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27/05/2026

Today we're celebrating Public Education Day! From students to educators, the AEU team are proud of our roots. Here's a handful of us back in our public school days, from the 1960s to the 2020s. 🥰👩🏻‍🏫🎓

27/05/2026

It's Reconciliation Week! You can download and print free resources provided by Reconciliation Australia online. This week is a chance to teach and learn about the long and remarkable history of Aboriginal Australia and our role in reconciliation as educators. Head to the Reconciliation website to access resources 🔗 reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/posters-resources

26/05/2026

Shout out to our amazing member Helen, who has raised $3695 (and counting) for the World's Greatest Shave! 👑💪🏽🩷

25/05/2026

Today we commemorate National Sorry Day. As we reflect on colonialism's impact on the stolen generation, the AEU stands in solidarity with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who continue to be affected by the violence of colonisation. Sorry Day acknowledges the damage of separating families and the subsequent deep harm this caused. As educators, we understand the importance of a safe childhood, and we commit to continuing to learn so that we can pave the path for reconciliation, truth-telling, and justice.

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25/05/2026

Vale Peter Buckskin, an extraordinary champion of Aboriginal education and truth-telling in curriculum. Professor Buckskin was a long-time friend of the AEU - advocating for the formation of the Aboriginal Education Directorate, working directly to secure additional support and entitlements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators, and fighting to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids see themselves reflected in the educators and curriculum they're learning from.

Reconciliation Australia mourns the passing of Professor Peter Buckskin, a proud Narungga man from the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia.

For over 40 years Professor Buckskin’s passion was the pursuit of educational excellence for Aboriginal peoples.

He contributed to significant changes within the education landscape, working tirelessly alongside First Nations education champions to ensure that First Nations peoples, histories, cultures and perspectives were embedded in Australia’s education system.

A strong supporter of the reconciliation movement, Professor Buckskin advised on – and formally launched – Reconciliation Australia’s Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Education program in 2015.

He was a founding judge and patron of the Narragunnawali Awards.

He also served for many years as Co-Chair of Reconciliation South Australia.

Reconciliation Australia CEO, Karen Mundine said his impact on Reconciliation Australia’s work in the education sector is immeasurable.

🔗Read our full statement on Professor Buckskin's life work and legacy:
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/vale-professor-peter-buckskin/

Reconciliation Australia sends our deepest condolences to Professor Buckskin’s family and friends.

Image: Gilimbaa
The image of Professor Buckskin is shared with family permission.

22/05/2026

Area Meetings are coming up!

Did you know that Area Meetings are the most direct way to guide the daily work of your union? Meetings are run by AEU Organisers in the two weeks prior to Branch Council. They provide an opportunity for members to discuss the issues affecting their site with members at other nearby sites and submit motions for Branch Council.

Travel costs are reimbursed for eligible country Area Meetings and often meals or nibbles are often provided to make the meeting more enjoyable.

Register for your local Area Meeting 🔗 bit.ly/AEUSAAreaMeetings

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