If you're on the TAFE4All website it's because you care about equal and fair access to public education – for ALL.

The Australian Education Union is holding three public forums to highlight public education as a crucial issue in the federal election.

Each forum will be addressed by AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos and candidates from the Labor, Liberal and Green parties. There will also be time for Q&A.

The forums are open to all members of the community and children are welcome. Forums run from 4.30–6.00pm.

• August 3: Ringwood Secondary College, Bedford Road, Ringwood. For more information or to RSVP contact Julie Lynch at julie.lynch@aeuvic.asn.au  or on (03) 9417 2822.

• August 4: Grovedale Primary School Multi-Purpose Room, 143 Bailey St, Grovedale. RSVP by July 30 to Denise Civelli at denise.civelli@aeuvic.asn.au or on (03) 5222 6633.

• August 5: The Lakes South Morang P-9 School, Administration Building, 80 Jardier Terrace, South Morang. RSVP by July 30 to Ann Dettenberg at ann.dettenberg@aeuvic.asn.au or on (03) 9417 2822.

The AEU's Public Education Campaign is based on one fact: public schools have a vital role in ensuring every child gets a high quality education.

But they are under-resourced. Teachers and parents are joining together to convince the Federal Government to invest more in our public schools.