HSU Allied Health members have waited long enough for new and modern Awards which recognise the complexity of our work, and the understaffing and poor pay which is bleeding skilled professionals to other states or the NDIS.

Now is our time to change this situation. HSU Allied Health delegates have worked tirelessly to develop a new Award which creates new conditions, classifications and improved pay to attract and retain staff.

HSU Allied Health delegates are ready to present these claims to members for feedback. All members classified as Health Professionals (see below for complete list of professions covered) are invited to attend a mass meeting on December 12 at the following times. Please register early as this is required for attendance.

Meeting times:

• December 12 at 12:30pm-1:30pm: registration link here
• December 12 at 6pm-7pm: registration link here

This is an incredibly important moment for Allied Health. After 15 years of being underpaid and overworked, now is our time! We can only win with all Allied Health working together and actively fighting for the changes you want to see.

HSU Allied Health Delegates will present the following information:

• The proposed Award structure included amalgamated Award for Allied Health.
• Proposed profession specific Award claims.
• Proposed new Health Professional classification.
• Proposed new Health Professional Award pay claims.

Professions covered by ‘Health Professional’ classification:

• Audiologist.
• Art Therapist.
• Counsellor.
• Dietitian.
• Diversional Therapist (Graduate).
• Exercise Physiologist.
• Genetic Counsellor.
• Music Therapist.
• Occupational Therapist.
• Orthoptist.
• Orthotist / Prosthetist.
• Physiotherapist.
• Child Life Therapist.
• Podiatrist.
• Sexual Assault Worker.
• Social Worker.
• Speech Pathologist.
• Welfare Officer.
• Also included: HSMs working in clinical managerial roles. For example, a Social Worker employed under HSM award in a role managing social workers.