PSA briefing: DoE restructure and what it means for you

The PSA has previously written to you about the proposed realignment at the Department of Education. See the bulletin HERE. The Association has met with the Department to discuss these plans and establish consultation. We are holding meetings to update you on what discussions have taken place so far, what the DoE has raised with us, and to seek your input on what the PSA’s…

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POVB: Prison Bed Capacity Program numbers

Following months of pressure from the PSA and the POVB, Corrective Services NSW has finally released its proposal for the Prison Bed Capacity Program. Yesterday, Monday, 20 July 2020, the POVB met with CSNSW management to receive a briefing on the details of the program around the state. These figures are CSNSW’s proposed numbers and are subject to consultation. Today, members of CSNSW management will…

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NCDC: Corrective Services NSW finally releases Prison Bed Capacity Program proposal

Following months of pressure from the PSA and various sub-branch delegates, CSNSW has finally released its proposal for the Prison Bed Capacity Program. Yesterday, Monday, 21 July 2020, the PSA and NCDC, along with the other sub-branches, met with Corrective Services NSW management to receive a briefing on the details of the Program around the state. These figures are CSNSW’s proposed numbers and are subject…

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Have your say: What do you want from your employer in regards to WFH survey 2020

Complete our What do you want from your employer in regards to WFH survey, and tell us what you want at work. After our members’ meeting on 22 June, concerns were raised about working from home, workload disparity and discrepancies in the types of assignments and tasks allocated. You can complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/RSBsurvey2020.   We are asking members and non-members to tell us…

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Community Corrections update and the COMCOR COVID-Safe Roadmap

Last week, Community Corrections released documentation to members regarding its COVID recovery planning. The PSA has had ongoing discussions with the Department about the recovery planning process over the past couple of months, including regular teleconferences with the Assistant Commissioner. The documents released provide comprehensive policy and framework for how each centre can plan its recovery process and what different phases of this process would…

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