The AEU values the voice of Koorie members and encourages active participation in the union. The Victorian branch conducts a number of activities specifically aimed at supporting Indigenous teachers, Koorie educators and in matters relating to Indigenous education.

We run activist and advocacy programs, provide funded professional development opportunities and encourage Koorie members to represent the Victorian Branch on various committees.

We also lobby the Victorian Government and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to provide adequate resourcing and training in Koorie education. The education system has a crucial role to play in maintaining identity and we advocate for the development of inclusive curricula.

The AEU has developed national policy on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education - for more information, see the ATSI section of the AEU Federal website.

If you wish to receive information on Indigenous Education and current issues please email your details to Carolyn Clancy.

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Articles
This section contains general articles about Koorie and Indigenous issues.

Advice
This section contains general advice on Koorie and Indigenous issues.

Links
Here are some useful links to sites with information about Koorie and Indigenous issues.