From the Secretary

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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RSL Picton AIM Update - Have your say!

Firstly, I would like to introduce Deborah Kelly (Debbie) and Christine Sheil as newly appointed local Health Services Union representatives at RSL John Goodlet Manor, Picton.…

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ARV Woodberry: Roster consultation and your rights

HSU members have been in contact about ARV Woodberry commencing roster change consultation next Monday. We understand that a number of members have received SMS requests…

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Not a great couple of weeks for Southern Cross Care

This week, workers across too many Southern Cross Care facilities were told that their work will be outsourced to Catering Industries Pty Ltd (see notification at…

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A significant victory for Aged Care members!

This week the Fair Work Commission ordered Presbyterian Aged Care (PAC) to recredit leave to nine employees at one of its Sydney facilities after they were…

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Guide Dogs NSW/ACT: GDMI Entry Pathways Update

After a long and important consultation process, GDN management have this week moved away from their proposed plans to significantly change the GDMI Entry Pathways. Specifically, this…

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Uniting Edina: Major Workplace Change

The Health Services Union has been notified that a significant workplace change will be introduced at Uniting Edina Aged Care facility. Uniting management has advised that…

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The Proposed Northcott EA: What do HSU members think?

Over the last few days HSU members have been meeting to discuss your views about the proposed Northcott Enterprise Agreement. I want to thank members who…