Research shows a direct link between class size and the learning outcomes for students. Smaller classes allow teachers to provide more individualised attention, identify learning gaps earlier, and create more engaging, interactive lessons.
Smaller classes also mean better behaviour management and a more positive classroom environment for everyone.
In the 1990s, the average class size was 24 students. Today it's 28. We need to reverse this trend.
Every child deserves the support they need to thrive. This means properly resourced programs for students with disability, learning difficulties, or those who are gifted and talented.
Currently, many schools struggle to provide adequate support due to funding constraints. Teachers often have to choose between supporting students with additional needs and delivering quality education to the whole class.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students face unique challenges and deserve culturally appropriate support and resources. This includes employing more Indigenous educators, developing culturally responsive curricula, and providing additional support services.
Schools need resources to create welcoming environments that celebrate Indigenous culture and support Indigenous students' educational journeys.
Teachers are working longer hours than ever, with much of their time consumed by administrative tasks rather than teaching. This leads to burnout, stress, and ultimately impacts student learning.
We need to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and give teachers more time to focus on what they do best - teaching.
Student wellbeing is fundamental to learning. Schools need adequate counsellors, psychologists, and wellbeing staff to support students' mental health and social-emotional development.
The current ratio of school counsellors to students is inadequate. Many students wait weeks or months for support, by which time issues have often escalated.
Our students deserve modern, well-maintained facilities and up-to-date technology. Too many schools are operating in buildings that are decades old, with inadequate heating, cooling, and learning spaces.
Investment in infrastructure isn't just about buildings - it's about creating environments where students can thrive and teachers can deliver 21st-century education.
February 04, 2026
Australian public school teachers are spending more than $175 million of their own money each year on basic classroom supplies, exposing the personal impact of chronic underfunding of public schools, according to new data from the AEU.
November 24, 2025
Early career teachers are reporting overwhelming workloads, insufficient support, and inadequate preparation through initial teacher education (ITE), causing many to consider leaving the profession, according to a new AEU survey.
November 05, 2025
Thanks to our collective efforts, we’ve secured historic agreements between the Albanese Government and the states and territories to start fixing the chronic underfunding of public schools.
By signing up, you join thousands of Australians demanding better education for generations to come.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY