Dear member,

The HSU has been informed The Orchards Aged Care has been sold to Arcare Aged Care.

Arcare has now made an application to the Fair Work Commission, to transfer all employees covered by The Orchards Enterprise Agreement over to the Arcare Enterprise Agreement, as part of the transfer of business.

If approved, this means that your wages and conditions of employment would be governed by the Arcare Enterprise Agreement 2023.

The Fair Work Commission wants to know what HSU members think – members are encouraged to share any feedback as part of this consultation process.

The HSU has reviewed the terms in The Orchards Enterprise Agreement and compared these with the terms in the new Arcare Aged Care Enterprise Agreement, which came into effect last year. Our assessment is that the terms in the Arcare enterprise agreement are superior to The Orchards Enterprise Agreement and would provide additional benefits for members.

You can view the Arcare Aged Care Enterprise Agreement here:

Arcare Aged Care Enterprise Agreement

Have your say!

It’s important for union members to be aware of the change and understand how it will this affect you? This is the chance to have your say on the new agreement. Please contact Andrew Tran, organiser HSU at [E-Mail not displayed] by Friday, 16 February if you have any concerns or questions.

Encourage your workmates to join the HSU. Together you have strength in your workplace. New members can join online at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.