From the Secretary

CHS: Proposed Community Duress Device Procedure for consultation

The HSU has been advised of the pending arrival of Community Duress Devices (CDD) procured by Canberra Health Services. The CDDs are intended…

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Gosford Hospital: Updated COVID Standard Operating Practice

The HSU has received correspondence from Gosford Hospital management regarding an updated Standard Operating Practice in the event that COVID-positive patients are admitted to Gosford Hospital.…

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Free parking - but at a cost?

On July 22, the NSW Minister for Health announced all NSW Health employees now have access to free car parking at hospitals. However, it appears this…

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Priority COVID-19 vaccination for disability workers in LGAs of concern

Following the public health order requiring disability support workers in LGAs to have received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine, the Health Services Union…

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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse: Reduction of Activity due to COVID-19

The HSU has received correspondence from Chris O’Brien Lifehouse regarding a reduction of activity during COVID-19. You can view the correspondence at the below link: …

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Do you have a question about vaccination?

HSU Vaccination Panel this Thursday night. You can register here From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a whirlwind of…

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Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants: Upcoming meeting

As a union, the unique strength of the HSU is our diversity. Our 47,000 members are dotted throughout the health and aged care systems, bringing with…

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Westmead Environmental Services: Zoom Meeting Tomorrow

With increased workloads and safety concerns due to COVID-19, your Union has called a meeting for all members in Westmead Environmental Services. The…