‘Willing to Work’ National Inquiry

HREOC 'willing to work' Inquiry. Survey for PSA members - August 2015 (PDF version) The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) are currently undertaking an inquiry into age and disability discrimination called ‘Willing to Work’. About the Inquiry The national inquiry examines practices, attitudes and laws that deny or diminish equal participation in employment of older Australians and Australians with disability. It makes recommendations…

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ADHC - Have you completed the survey to have your say?

ADHC Have you completed the survey to have your say - August 2015 (PDF version) It’s time to take action: have you completed the survey to have your say? PSA members in ADHC have been fighting the privatisation of disability services by placing bans on tasks relating to the transfer to the private sector. We commend members for staying strong in this fight by following…

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PSA writes Premier seeking undertaking about ADHC's future

With the Federal Government reportedly looking at slowing the roll out of the NDIS due to costs, the PSA has grave concerns that the scheme will be reduced to a poorly funded low budget exercise making the privatisation and removal of ADHC even more perilous. Today, Acting PSA General Secretary, Steve Turner wrote to Premier Baird on behalf of thousands of currently satisfied ADHC clients,…

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Tamworth ADHC training

Tamworth ADHC Training Flyer - August 2015 (PDF version) Local Action Group training course 11 September 2015 10am - 4pm West Tamworth Leagues Club Training for members and delegates Open to all ADHC members in the North East region. Gain knowledge and skills to set up a Local Action Group to fight for strong public services and the interests of ADHC members. ENROL ONLINE psa.asn.au/tamworth-training…

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Worries 'family' could be split - the Port Stephens Examiner

Further evidence that the most needy in our society are going to fall through the cracks of the NDIS – and ADHC won’t be there to catch them. Read the Port Stephens Examiner article HERE

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