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Canberra Hospital Meeting

On Friday the 29th of January, the ACT Chief Health Minister, Rachel Stephen-Smith visited Canberra Hospital to meet with HSU Members from Patient Support Services. …

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IRC Denies the HSU’s Application for the NSW Ambulance On-Call Related Transitional Benefits Award

In response to the loss of on-call in many stations across the state because of SWEP, back in 2018 the HSU applied for an Award at…

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Hunter Primary Care EBA: What Happens Now?

I’m sure you would be aware that the result of the EBA vote has passed and the agreement will begin it’s ascent to the Fair Work…

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NDIS Worker Screening Changes for NSW, ACT and QLD from 1 February 2021

On 1 February 2021, the NDIS Worker Screening Check started around the country. This new system will replace all State and Territory checks for disability workers…

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Update Newsletter for Members at Port Macquarie Base Hospital

As you are aware, the I wrote to the Minister of Health on behalf of members following the violent incident that occurred at the PMBH on…

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Our Public Health Campaign: Next Steps

As the campaign to end the wages policy and fix the Awards heats up, it’s worth examining some of the worst aspects of the current wages…

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Westmead CASB Update: Delay needed to ensure a safe transition

There are now less than 3 weeks until the opening of the new Emergency Department and the beginning of the transition of services to the Central…

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St Vincent's Hospital: Operating Theatres Building Works

The HSU has received correspondence from St Vincent’s Health regarding building works to be carried out on Operating Theatres and Endoscopy Suites. You can view the…