New Minister for Family and Community Services

New Minister for Family and Community Services - 17 April 2015 (PDF version) On 27 March 2015, the previous Minister for Family and Community Services Gabrielle Upton responded to the PSA’s letter of 26 February 2015 which highlighted members’ concerns with resourcing and service levels. You can read the Minister’s letter HERE. Following receipt of the letter, a new Minister for Family and Community Services…

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PSA's call for the reopening of Grafton gaol began four months ago

The PSA called upon Premier Mike Baird to reopen Grafton gaol back in December 2014. Read that letter HERE ...and the local community right is right behind us: Gulaptis: new minister will be 'amenable' to jail reopen - The Daily Examiner Fight to re-open jail goes on - The Daily Examiner Candidates lock in on jail - The Daily Examiner

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Update - Dispute about your flexible working hours - 15 April 2015

Update - Dispute about your Flexible Working Hours (PDF version) The PSA has successfully secured the agreement of Corrective Services NSW to meet with management at Lithgow, Cessnock and Mid North Coast to discuss the proposal to restrict working hours for Offender Services and Programs Staff at those Centres. These meetings will occur over the next two weeks. On 14 April 2015, the PSA argued…

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Nepean Blue Mountains - next to transfer in the privatisation of disability services

ADHC Bulletin - Nepean Blue Mountains - the next to transfer in the Privatisation of Disability Services - 15 April 2015 (PDF version) On 22 March, the Premier Mike Baird announced that the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme would be accelerated for children aged under 18 in the Penrith and Blue Mountains area. The Unions were not consulted prior to this sudden…

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Clarence MP backs campaign to reopen Grafton jail - ABC News

The PSA's campaign to have Grafton gaol recommissioned is gaining pace. Read the ABC News article HERE

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