The Public Service Association (PSA) is pleased to announce the newly elected delegates to the PSA General Assistant Advisory Group (GAAG). These representatives will play a crucial role in advocating for general and farm assistants across the public service.

Newly elected Delegates

Chairperson Wade Appleby (Colo High School)

Vice Chairperson Jessica Trudgett (Nowra High School)

Secretary Hayden Berry (Barramurra Public School)

Assistant Secretary Shaun Matheson (Blairmount Public School)

Women’s Officer Fiona Doherty (Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre)

Delegate Matthew Danks (Casino High School)

The GAAG serves as a vital platform for representing the interests of general and farm assistants, advocating for improved working conditions, and providing valuable input to PSA campaigns and initiatives.

Farewell and thanks to outgoing Delegates

We extend our sincere appreciation to the outgoing delegates:

• Bill Martin
• Michael Burrell
• Sam Sale
• Jason Pickering
• Wayne Gaw
• Glenn Hall

Their dedication, commitment, and tireless advocacy during their tenure have been instrumental in advancing the interests of General Assistants and creating positive outcomes for all members.

We look forward to working with the new Delegates to build upon this strong foundation to promote, support and win for all our members.

First General Assistants Advisory Group meeting

Your newly elected delegates and PSA representatives held the first GAAG meeting on Wednesday 3 September 2025. It was an extremely productive meeting. A bulletin will follow soon with your delegates report back from the meeting, so please keep an eye out for it.