MAAS Code of Conduct: send us your feedback

The PSA is currently providing feedback to the proposed MAAS Code of Conduct. Click HERE for the old Code of Conduct. Click HERE for the proposed Code of Conduct. PSA members have conveyed serious concerns regarding the proposed code of conduct. Specifically, PSA members are alarmed with sections 4.1.9 and sections 5.46-5.49. Under these proposed sections, we are concerned that a single private Facebook post,…

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Department of Customer Service: Peak Joint Consultative Committee update

Your local delegates and union officials met with the Department on 21 August for the quarterly Joint Consultative Committee. At the meeting the following matters were discussed: COVID-19 & Mental Health The Secretary provided an update on COVID-19 and the Department’s approach to mental health during this difficult time. The Department is running roadshows to introduce the DCS Connect Strategy. Quarterly pulse surveys are being…

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Congratulations to the NSW Winner of School Team of the Year: Shoalhaven High School

The PSA is proud to announce the NSW winner of the National School Team of the Year Award.  Congratulations to the Support Staff at Shoalhaven High School. The nomination for Shoalhaven High School highlighted the full breadth of what has been one of the most challenging years ever for school staff. The PSA members at Shoalhaven High School will now be submitted to our federal…

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Kimberwalli unit change: We need your feedback

We need your feedback regarding the changes to the Kimberwalli unit. The PSA understands a decision has been made to transition the Kimberwalli unit from Aboriginal Affairs NSW to the Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate in the Department of Education. The current and proposed structure can be found HERE. The PSA is currently consulting with management regarding this proposed transition. If you have feedback regarding…

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Taronga Mental Health Survey results

The PSA recently put out a survey to Taronga Zoo members asking for feedback on the impacts of COVID-19 on their mental health and wellbeing. This survey was prompted by the amount of calls the PSA had received from members regarding these issues. After collating the results to the survey, the PSA was alarmed that 83 per cent of respondents had reported experiencing a significant…

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