State-wide NDIS rollout dates announced

State-wide NDIS rollout dates announced October 2015 (PDF version) On 16 September 2015, NSW Premier Mike Baird and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull signed the bilateral agreement for the NDIS in NSW. As a result, the following dates have been confirmed for the remainder of the NDIS rollouts across the state: 1 July 2016 The remaining populations of Hunter New England and Nepean-Blue Mountains Central Coast…

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Unpaid wages win for ADHC staff

The PSA has won four years of unpaid overtime for ADHC staff at the Tomaree Centre. The Centre is a facility for adults with an intellectual disability at Shoal Bay, in the Port Stephens region of NSW. Staff realised they had been continually working more hours than their mandated 76-hour fortnights, yet were not paid for any excess time on the job. Regional organiser for…

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Members vote on action in the Hunter - the fight continues

Members vote on action in the Hunter - the fight continues 8 October 2015 (PDF version) A strike will take place on 4 November 2015. Further bulletins on the detail of this strike will be sent in coming days. On 1 October 2015, PSA members in the Hunter District voted to take strike action. Acting PSA General Secretary Steve Turner addressed the meeting, and explained…

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ADHC bulletin - Your union needs your feedback

ADHC bulletin - Your union needs your feedback October 2015 (PDF version) Attention PSA members in management positions The PSA is seeking feedback from members on the proposal for implementation of a new ban. PSA members in management positions are strongly encouraged to take this short survey to let us know your views on the proposed ban. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BanProposalSurvey What happens next? Following the close of…

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Non-Custodial PSA member bulletin

Non-Custodial PSA member bulletin October 2015 (PDF version) The Corrective Services Non-Custodial Consultative Committee last met on 16 September 2015. The Consultative Committee is the forum where your union delegates and officials meet with management to discuss and determine the issues that affect you in your workplace. It is attended by the Assistant Commissioner Offender Management & Programs, other relevant Directors, the Non-Custodial Departmental Committee…

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