Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is seeking to realign 11 positions within the Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) unit.

Currently the PARVAN counselling positions sit operationally underneath Community Health Managers. The proposal from WNSWLHD seeks to realign those PARVAN positions to the PARVAN unit.

HSU members have raised concerns about the ‘sustainable service model’ that is referred to in the letter received. Management responded to our request for clarification below:

• More information on the change of operational management of PARVAN

You can view the original correspondence at the below link:

• Letter to HSU

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 COB 21 December using the subject line: WNSWLHD: Proposed Changes to Operational Management - PARVAN & Women's 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.