AEU women have a proud history of building strong union structures and cultures for women. When AEU women come together, we are a powerful force for change.
The 2024 AEU Federal Women’s Conference will bring women together to recommit and build on this legacy. The AEU is committed to education workplaces being safe and respectful for all women. The purpose of this year’s conference will be to explore the issue of systemic and institutionalised gendered violence and misogyny in education. The conference will not solely be on education about the problem, as this risks circling on the issue, but doing nothing to change it. The conference will be a space for women teachers and educators from across Australia to come together, to build solidarity and collaborate on strategy and solutions: how women can organise to win safe and respected workplaces.
Given the complexity of the topic, there will be a plan for safety before, during and after the event and delegates will be encouraged to practise self-care as needed.
Delegation and funding
The AEU Federal Women’s Conference is open to AEU women members only.
The delegates to the AEU Federal Women’s Conference funded by the AEU Federal Office, are:
- the Women’s Officer
- 1 x TAFE delegate
- Up to 2 x other delegates where at least one is a First Nations identifying woman.
The Conference will be held from 9.00am to 4.30pm on Friday 15 November, and from 9.00am until 1.00pm on Saturday 16 November at the new Federal Office of the Australian Education Union at 31 Market Street, South Melbourne.
Who should apply?
This Conference is for AEU women from preschools, schools, and TAFE. It is a feminist event, inclusive of all women working in public education. Women who identify as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, women of colour, culturally and linguistically diverse women, women with diverse sexual orientations, women with disabilities, younger, and older women are encouraged to participate.
Expressions of Interest
Submit your EOI at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AEUFWC2024 no later than Monday September 23.
The current Women’s Officer will shortlist and recommend a delegation to the AEU NT Branch Executive.
Contact Women’s Officer Melody O’Meara at [email protected] with any questions.
Registration
An individual registration must be completed by each delegate. Final registration forms due October 4.
The link to register will be provided to each delegate individually once endorsed by the AEU NT Branch Executive.