Know your rights: Firefighter occupational diseases (cancers) and workers’ compensation

Anyone employed in a firefighting role may be entitled to claim workers’ compensation to cover the treatment of specified diseases (all cancers), as long as their employment has been for a qualifying period of time. The qualifying period ranges from as little as five years for leukaemia. This claim can be made without the claimant proving a link between the cancer and their employment, as…

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PSA meeting notice: Tweed Heads area after-school meeting

The Vice President of the PSA, Chair of the Schools Departmental Committee and School Admin Manager, Wendy Hurry will be attending an after-school meeting for all SAS members. Wednesday 2 September 2020 at 4:30pm Bay Room Twin Towns Conference and Function Centre 2 Wharf St, Tweed Heads Venue details, including free parking, can be found HERE. Members that attend will also receive a Schools Recognition…

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PSA meeting notice: Ballina/Byron/Mullumbimby area after-school meeting

The Vice President of the PSA, Chair of the Schools Departmental Committee and School Admin Manager, Wendy Hurry will be attending an after-school meeting for all SAS members. Tuesday 1 September 2020 at 4:30pm Cherry Street Sports Ballina 68 Cherry Street, Ballina Come earlier if it suits and we will have afternoon tea waiting for you Members who attend will also receive a Schools Recognition…

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Tell us what you think: ODPP survey on your working environment and well-being

This year has been anything but ordinary so far, and the challenges of the past few months have undoubtedly been stressful for staff at ODPP. The PSA recently conducted a webinar about Mental Health and your Wellbeing via Zoom and the feedback from those who attended was encouraging. Building upon our webinar, the PSA has put together a survey to gain further information on your…

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PSA meeting notice: Westport Public School

The Vice President of the PSA, Chair of the Schools Departmental Committee and School Admin Manager, Wendy Hurry will be attending Westport Public School for a meeting with SAS members. Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 4pm 56 Widderson St, Port Macquarie Members who attend will also receive a Schools Recognition Week goodie bag. A representative from Sydney Mutual Bank will be there to discuss discounts…

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