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NSW Government mandates COVID vaccination for Disability Services Workers

The NSW Government has issued a new Public Health Order (PHO) that makes COVID vaccination compulsory for Disability Services Workers. Click HERE for a copy of the PHO. Clause 6C…

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Disability sector update

CLA Rostering Principles still apply Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rostering Principles contained in the copied state instrument, the Community Living Award (CLA) for transferred FACS (ADHC) employees still…

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Disabilities member survey: workplace vaccines

The CPSU NSW wants to know what you think. To best represent members’ interests, your union is asking for your opinion on vaccination in the workplace. The survey, which takes…

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UPDATE – Changes to NSW Health Vaccination Requirements for Disability Workers

On 20 August, the NSW Premier announced additional rules aimed at reducing the transmission of COVID-19. Importantly for members, this included the requirement for Disability Support Workers who live or…

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NSW Health imposes vaccination requirements for Disability Workers in bid to reduce COVID-19 transmission

This morning, the NSW Premier announced additional rules aimed at reducing the transmission of COVID-19. Currently, the new mandatory vaccination rules only apply to those members who either live or work in the…

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NSW Disability Workers Facebook Group

We have some exciting networking news coming your way! The CPSU NSW has put together a Facebook group for Disability Workers. The group is another way to provide on-going information…

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Targeted plan needed to boost disability workers’ vaccination rates

NSW’s Disability Support Workers need onsite vaccinations and casuals need paid vaccine leave to boost the low rate of COVID-19 protection in the sector, as the CPSU NSW warns NSW…

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Is your employer doing enough to help vaccinate staff?

The CPSU NSW has written to disability service providers across NSW asking them to support staff vaccination, and outline their organisation’s planning and practical arrangements. The union has received broadly encouraging feedback from employers…

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Annual wage review decision to boost wages by 2.5 per cent

PDF version Pay increase Last month, the Fair Work Commission handed down its annual wage review. The result was a 2.5 per cent increase to wage rates across most Awards,…

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ALL MEMBERS COVID-19 VACCINE SURVEY

All members COVID-19 Vaccine Survey You may note that CPSU NSW has already surveyed members in the Disability sector. This survey is in addition to previous surveys and this time…