Members speak out & the message is clear: Fight on to avoid a workforce crisis

Members speak out & the message is clear - Fight on to avoid a workforce crisis September 2015 (PDF version) The NSW Baird Government has ignored all calls to maintain Ageing Disability and Home Care (ADHC) as a provider of services in the disability sector. ADHC is the largest single provider of disability services in NSW. It is also largest single employer in the sector.…

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ADHC - Current bans

ADHC Current bans - 22 September 2015 (PDF version) PSA members in ADHC are reminded that a number of bans remain in force. Bans limited to the Hunter/Newcastle district, are now state-wide (points 6-8 below). Members are therefore directed to comply with the following: State-wide bans On all work completing and providing the new client map and master roster building tool On completing the Performance…

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ADHC bulletin - action survey closes Friday

ADHC action survey closes Friday - September 2015 (PDF version) Members are encouraged to take this short survey to let us know what you are prepared to do to fight for your jobs, conditions and the service you provide to people with disability. What happens next? Following the close of the survey your delegates and the PSA will consider the results and decide on future…

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PSA writes to Premier: fears for clients as NDIS roll-out slowed

PSA writes to Baird: fear for clients as NDIS roll-out slowed down August 2015 (PDF version) With reports the Federal Government is looking at slowing the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme due to costs, the Public Services Association (PSA) has grave concerns the scheme will be reduced to a poorly funded, low-budget exercise. The privatisation and removal of all public disability services…

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PSA calls for inquiry into the privatisation of Out of Home Care

Following a number of concerning reports in relation to the transitioning of Out of Home Care to the non-government sector, Acting PSA General Secretary, Steve Turner has written to Family and Community Services Minister, Brad Hazzard calling for an inquiry. Read a copy of that letter HERE

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