Register now: Important PSA briefing for School Psychologists

The PSA has scheduled a briefing for all School Psychologists to update you on what discussions the union has had with the Department of Education (DoE) about your workplace conditions, professional concerns and entitlements. You may have received a communication about proposed changes the DoE wishes to implement in the School Counselling Service. The purpose of the briefing is to update you on this proposal…

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Have your say for the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children

The Federal Parliament’s Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs is inquiring into and reporting on family, domestic and sexual violence, including with a view to informing the next National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children. You can read the terms of reference HERE. As PSA members who work in this area, we want to know what you think about this…

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Powerhouse Museum discussions

The PSA met with Powerhouse management on 13 July to discuss the impact of the decision to retain a museum site at Ultimo. The key points from that meeting are as follows: A Business Case will be put together to look at the site’s renewal. This will also look at funding. There will still be a Change Management Plan in the future but this will…

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Victims Services: Member update

Service changes As members already know, Victims Services recently changed the method by which applications for Victims’ Support are processed. Clients are now required to obtain their documentation prior to application and Victims Services will no longer obtain documentation on behalf of a client. These changes were strongly opposed by some sections of the community and the matter was referred for consultation with stakeholders. It…

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Last chance to have your say!

The combined unions’ survey on the proposed changes to the Corporate Services division is closing at midnight today. This is your last chance to have your say and ensure the PSA can best represent your interests. The survey can be accessed by using the following link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Combined-Transport-Union-Survey This survey should only take a couple of minutes to complete. It’s time to get involved!

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