ADHC Disability transfer plans update

ADHC disability transfer plans update - February 2017 (PDF version) Major gaps remain in disability transfer plans The Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) has confirmed that five NSW ‘services areas’ remain without an identified disability services provider a year after the NSW Government commenced its market testing process. FACS has identified two service areas in Northern Sydney, and one each in Eastern Sydney,…

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New operators for privatised disability group homes - The Newcastle Herald

And so it begins. From regulated expert Government care to contracts being awarded to the sole bidder “companies”. “It’s a short-list of one, which is no short-list.” PSA Assistant General Secretary Troy Wright told the Newcastle Herald. Read the full Newcastle Herald article HERE.

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Report back on rally and strike

Report back on rally and strike - February 2017 (PDF version) Disability workers take on our new Premier over privatisation On Tuesday your public sector colleagues in disability took action against the privatisation of the services they provide. The decision to take this action was difficult for members to make and comes after years of genuine attempts by the PSA to negotiate with a government…

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Shellharbour Hospital staff urge State Government to 'have a heart' - The Illawarra Mercury

And they stood up in the Illawarra. Read the full Illawarra Mercury article HERE.

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Disability Services rally - Thank you!

Disability Services rally - Thank you! - February 2017 (PDF version) Dear Members, Yesterday was a resounding success. All across our union, thousands of members took strike action to call on our Premier to keep disability services public. We held rallies and meetings right across our state in Albury, Tamworth, Bathurst, Lismore, Forster, Goulburn and Dubbo and countless other local actions. I commend you all…

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