Private providers under spotlight on Four Corners tonight

Private providers under spotlight on Four Corners tonight - March 2017 (PDF version) PSA calls on all members to watch tonight… Alleged mistreatment and abuse at one of Australia’s largest privately operated disability services providers, Lifestyle Solutions, is the subject of a special investigation by the ABC’s Four Corners which will be aired tonight. The PSA has repeatedly called on the NSW Government to retain…

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ADHC Disability privatisation CST Specific Consultation

ADHC Disability privatisation CST Specific Consultation - March 2017 (PDF version) Following the announcement that the tender for Clinical Services, including Community Support Teams (CST), was awarded to The Benevolent Society, a number of meetings were held with CST members and delegates to refine remaining issues relating to the privatisation specific to CST staff. We have written to Family and Community Services (FACS) and sought…

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Shameful Hunter Visit by Minister for Disability Services - Shuns Meeting People with Disabilities

PSA Media release: The new Minister for Disability Services has shunned people with disability, their support staff and families, failing to meet with them on his first trip to the Hunter under his new portfolio. The Public Service Association (PSA) said it was disgraceful Ray Williams instead chose to speak with big business on how it can profit from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).…

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So much for choice… Benevolent Society secures single clinical services contract

So much for choice… Benevolent Society secures single clinical services contract (PDF Version) The Benevolent Society has been named the sole successful tenderer for all FACS NSW clinical services, with CST staff expected to transfer to the new operator in August 2017. Officials from the PSA were briefed on the announcement last week, and were advised further meetings would be held with affected staff over…

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ADHC - Barbara Spode on the importance of public care

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