Westmead: Upcoming members' meeting Thursday 28 January

It’s hard to believe we are almost at the end of January already, which means the opening of the Clinical Acute Services Building (CASB) is fast…

2021: A Big Year for Public Health

You may be aware that the World Health Organisation has designated 2021 the International Year of Health and Care Workers (YHCW). I think many members would agree that the…

Canberra Hospital: Changes to Mental Health Beds Management

The HSU has received correspondence from Canberra Health Services regarding proposed changes to the management of mental health beds at Canberra Hospital. You can view the…

Lismore Base Hospital: C Block Refurbishment

The HSU has been advised of planned works to C Block of Lismore Base Hospital. The HSU has today received a memo from…

Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals: Shift Swaps

The HSU has been contacted regarding a shift swap policy for Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospital staff that fall under the corporate services line. Members have advised…

Reminder: ISLHD Laundry Allowance Claim

As you would be aware, your HSU Organiser has been seeking laundry allowance back pay for members across Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD (see previous newsletter at this…

Cutbacks to free staff parking at POWH: Have your say

Recently, the General Manager of Prince of Wales Hospital advised staff that the free parking at the University of New South Wales had stopped. This parking…

Incident reporting improves safety and wellbeing in all workplaces

Everyone has a duty of care to make sure their workplaces are safe. However, the primary duty of care, to ensure the health and safety of all workers, accrues…