CSC United vol. 4

Our mission is to work together to improve the working condition of staff and support all AEU members

The Sub-Branch: Calls Union Meetings and runs events; Represent interests of members and the AEU; Works to resolve workplace issues; Ensures policies and agreements are developed and implemented; Liaises with Consultative Committee; Drives the collective SubBranch in AEU campaigns; Is the first point of call for new members; Distributes information from AEU to Union members The Sub-Branch Executive What's New?

Executive Changes

Executive members Erica Sherlock and Katharine Seyler have recently elected to step down from their positions to focus on their other duties The Executive would like to thank them for their support and service as members of the Executive, and look forward to continuing to work with them as members of the Sub-Branch.

At this time, the Executive would also like to invite members to join the Executive until elections are held next year. Please contact a member of the Executive for more information if you are interested

Feedback Form

Following the Sub-Branch event, the Executive launched out Sub-Branch feedback form using Microsoft Forms This Form will remain open indefinitely, allowing our members to anonymously share any feedback, concerns, or other information that you would like to share with the Executive

Thank you to everyone who has already used this Form! Your contributions are invaluable and will help make our Sub-Branch stronger and more cohesive

To access the Form, please follow this link: https://forms office com/r/bfi8U9jp38

You can also scan the QR code below with any mobile device to access the Form!

A EUCRANBOURN E

SUB- BRANCH

We are the Cranbourne Secondary College AEU sub-branch, and our shared purpose is to: ensure the collective voice of staff members is heard create a harmonious work environment promote wellbeing for all improve the education of all students

We will achieve this by: having a collective RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that our workplace is safe fostering RESPECT through diversity and relationships being CREATIVE to problem solve and seek solutions LEARNING together to build knowledge and seek purpose Building our RESILIENCE through strength and solidarity

For more information, resources, members benefits, and support: www.aeuvic.com.au

What issues do you care about?

With the state election mere weeks away, Victorian Unions are asking members to fill our a quick survey to help inform the union movement about which issues are most strongly felt by members so that it can effectively advocate for positive change for workers across Victoria.

By completing the survey, you will have a chance to win a $250 Coles/Myer gift card

The survey can be found here

ACTU member benefits

Australian Unions Member Advantage program is available to all AEU members, in partnership with the ACTU As a union member, you can take advantage of the collective buying power of more than 1 8 million members to get big discounts on everything from cars to movie tickets

Keep in the loop with the latest news and deals by signing up to the Benefits newsletter here

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, short term, and strictly confidential counselling service delivered for the Department through an independent provider, Lifeworks

The EAP can be accessed by all Department employees, immediate family members of Department staff, and school council employees including Casual Relief Teachers employed by school councils It is available 24 hours, 7 days a week for up to four sessions, in which staff can discuss any personal or workrelated issues

To access the service, call 1300 361 008 to make an appointment Appointments can be booked at a time and location that works for you, over the phone or faceto-face

For further information regarding the Employee Assistance Program, please click here.

CHECK YOUR DETAILS

Remember to ensure your details are up to date with the AEU via the member dashboard (help)

You can also call the friendly membership team on 9417 2822 Visit eduPay to update your personal contact information with DET

Upcoming Conferences

14 November - First Nations Members Forum

We are excited to invite you to our 2022 First Nations AEU Members Forum At the forum, we will continue the work of building our voices in union, our workplaces and public education The forum is constructed around making connections through yarning and storytelling from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members and other First Nations leaders and activists

Upcoming Training

09/11/2022 - Developing Teacher Capacity to Lead & Assess STEM Learning webinar

There are a lot of misconceptions about STEM learning and what is important to focus on when leading it and assessing it In this webinar, we will discuss and explore some of the key lessons that teachers need to learn as they take the journey of being effective in enacting STEM learning This includes contexts, structures, and thinking

10/11/2022 - Leadership Wellbeing from Stress to Strength webinar

Join professional coach and educator, Wendy Kenbeek, for a one-hour interactive session and walk away empowered and inspired to take action on your wellbeing needs with clarity and focus

14/11/2022 - Preparing Women Leaders: Application Writing & Interview Skills: Principal Class Positions webinar

This webinar will assist women aspiring to become Assistant Principals or Principals and to articulate a personal response to leadership as well as develop their application writing and interview skills

15/11/2022 - Preparing Women Leaders: Application Writing & interview Skills: LT/LS Positions webinar

This webinar will assist women aspiring to become Leading Teachers or Learning Specialists and to articulate a personal response to leadership as well as develop their application writing and interview skills.

16/11/2022 - Adaptive Leadership webinar with Anthony Klarica

In this one-hour webinar, Anthony Klarica will step you through; understanding your leadership journey and how it influences you now; personal and situational impact on leadership; SCOS Leadership model: Leadership of self, culture, others, situations, & structure; being a chameleon: demands of different leadership styles and qualities; growing and adapting your leadership while doing the job

*Click the session name for more information or to register Training videos can be located here

Additional training events can be located here