Department of Communities and Justice vaccination policy: PSA concerns remain unaddressed, released without agreement

The PSA is still in the process of consulting with the Department over the issues of concern that are affecting staff in the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ). Members have reported that their line managers have advised the PSA has signed off on the policy. This is not the case. Your Delegates and PSA staff met with DCJ representatives on Wednesday 6 October 2021…

Read More

All PSA management members in Community Service Centres of Cessnock, Maitland and Raymond Terrace are directed to ban the use of the Out of Home Care Audit

All PSA management members working in the Community Service Centres of Cessnock, Maitland and Raymond Terrace are directed to ban the use of the Out of Home Care Audit (FACS Quality Review Audit Tool V2). This ban has been brought on by members’ extreme frustration at the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Out of Home Care Audit and its impact on their already excessive…

Read More

School Learning Support Officers have a new home on Facebook

The PSA is pleased to announce the launch of a new and exciting SLSO Facebook group where School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) can share ideas, discuss hot topics, seek assistance and support, and keep informed and up to date on what is happening around the state. To join the SLSOs’ PSA NSW group, click HERE. This replaces the existing group, which is no longer supported…

Read More

Return to office: icare members' bulletin

The PSA has been advised by your Delegates Committee that icare is looking to a return to office for staff from Monday 25 October 2021. PSA Delegates want to remind members that, at this time, the return to the office should be voluntary for the majority of staff and work-from-home arrangements should continue. Should members have any concerns around this please contact the PSA by…

Read More

Transport for NSW, Newcastle: PSA women members’ meeting

The PSA is holding a members’ meeting for women at TfNSW at 266 King Street Newcastle. This meeting will be a chance to discuss a whole host of important issues. Meeting details Date Wednesday, 20 October 2021 Time 1:00pm-2:00pm To join, please click HERE.  

Read More