The HSU has received correspondence from Hunter New England Local Health District about proposed changes to the Aboriginal Health Unit.

Under the proposal, the clinical and non-clinical services would be combined to create a new coordination model. HNELHD says this is intended to reduce fragmentation and help close the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The current model would be redesigned and transitioned into three streams of work. This would mean changes to roles and reporting lines.

You can view the correspondence at the below links:

• Letter to HSU
• Current organisational chart
• Proposed organisational chart

What do you think?

It’s important for union members to lead this discussion. How will this affect you? Please send your feedback on this proposal to [E-Mail not displayed] by Wednesday 21 February using the subject line HNELHD Aboriginal Health Unit.

Your union at work

Everyone affected by these changes needs to be a union member. Members deserve to have control over their working lives. Tell your colleagues now is the time to join.

New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.