The Health Services Union of Western Australia

The HSUWA is a specialised union of health workers in Western Australia.

Our members work in hospitals and health services, aged care, disabilities, imaging, pathology, private practices and allied health.

We are a growing union organising and campaigning for better pay, conditions and careers for our members.

We are a leading progressive voice of health policy in Western Australia.

We are part of the National Health Services Union, representing more than 100,000 health workers in Australia.

 

On behalf of the HSUWA, welcome.

Tens of thousands of people work across the health system, both public and private. Our members make up the most significant part of the health workforce. We cover the many jobs and varied expertise needed to care for the community and run a health system.

We are dedicated to our purpose - to empower our members to advance their collective interests through organising, support, advocacy and influence.

If you would like to find out more, please contact us. Together we are stronger. Join today.

Naomi McCrae, Secretary

Member News

13 May

No Recognition for the Efforts of Health Workers this State Budget

HSUWA says WA Health Workers are being ignored. With a health system under continued pressure, soaring inflation rates, and another large budget surplus the State Government has not recognised the efforts of health workers in the State Budget announced ... read more

07 April

Members Encouraged to Have Their Say: Governance Review for WA Public Health

The Minister for Health has appointed a panel to conduct an independent governance review of the Health Services Act 2016 (the Act)The public consultation survey has been opened and will close on 6 May 2022. HSUWA encourages all Members to ... read more

01 April

Phlebotomists: The Front Line of Pathology

HSUWA Member Anne has been a Phlebotomist for 10 years and now works for a private pathology company in WA. Phlebotomists are health professionals who are trained in collecting samples and presenting them for lab testing in perfect condition. They ... read more

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