NDIS workforce implications: the NSW context

Ageing, Disability and Homecare (ADHC) INDUSTRIAL REPORT March 2014           Introduction This report is intended to provide PSA members with an overview of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NSW Enabling) legislation and its industrial implications for the staff of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. It is not a campaign update. The PSA is deeply opposed to the privatisation of publically delivered…

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New Code of Ethical Conduct - FACS

Sign first, talk later... FACS fail to consult over Code of Ethical Conduct FACS Bulletin: Code of Conduct February 2014 (PDF Version) The Department of Family and Community Services is asking staff to sign up to a new Code of Ethical Conduct (CoEC) without properly explaining it to staff or consulting with the PSA. Members have contacted the PSA to express their concern and we’ve…

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Premier responds to PSA 'one punch' concerns - they'll 'cope'O'Farrell not worried about prison numbers - The Australian

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has no concerns prison officers won't be able to cope with any increase in prison numbers in the light of new mandatory sentencing laws. The Public Service Association of NSW (PSA) claims the new mandatory minimum sentences will increase inmate numbers and put further pressure on prison staff. But Mr O'Farrell says the prison population often goes "up and down". "I…

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Jail guards 'at risk' under new laws - Sky News

The NSW government's new mandatory sentencing laws will increase inmate numbers and put the safety of prison staff at risk, their union says. The Public Service Association of NSW says funding cuts have left prisons with 'dangerously low staffing levels' and officers will struggle to cope with increased inmate numbers expected under the new 'one-punch' laws. The O'Farrell government last month introduced tough new measures…

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Community Corrections Special Edition Bulletin - January 2014

Ballot Survey This special edition of this Bulletin contains a link to a survey for members to vote on duties and progression criteria from CCO Grade 5/6 to SCCO Grade 7. Click here to read the bulletin and complete the survey Community Corrections Duties & Progression Criteria  

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