On behalf of the HSUWA, welcome.

The HSUWA is the union that represents more than 20,000 allied health and health science professionals, technicians and assistants, clerical and administrative staff, general employees, supervisors and managers. If you are not sure if your job is one of the 250+ occupations eligible to join the HSUWA then give us a call.  We work hard to support our members at work and we campaign for better health policies and outcomes for all West Australians.

Do you have the HSUWA with you at work? Join today.

Dan Hill, Secretary

Member News

12 June

What services do you think should get priority?

The State Government have initiated a number of reviews, including the Machinery of Government changes, Commission of Inquiry into Government Programs and Projects, the CEO Working Groups and the Service Priority Review.It is claimed by Government that ... read more

09 June

Bowel cancer education for union members at workplaces

It is fairly sobering to think that around 4000 Australians die each year from bowel cancer.  Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australia and all Australians over 50 are at increased risk regardless of family history. Around 90% of ... read more

31 May

Government Wages Policy makes Public Sector workers do the heavy lifting on reducing the deficit

Members will likely have heard the Premier’s announcement of a revised Public Sector Wages Policy of a flat increase of $1000pa.Under the Government’s new wages policy “The terms of existing enterprise agreements will be ... read more

Media Releases

25 July

Barnett Government fails to support victims of family and domestic violence

The Health Services Union (WA) has called on Premier Colin Barnett to do more to support victims of Family and Domestic Violence (FDV), and to reconsider his opposition to special leave for victims of FDV employed in the WA public sector.In recent EBA ... read more

16 June

Serious funding shortfall in acute mental health services putting kids at risk

The Health Services Union (HSUWA) says transition of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) as a result of the new Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), is shaping up as a disaster because of a serious shortfall in funding for a range ... read more

16 May

State budget reveals cuts to health staff numbers set to continue

The union representing health professionals said the state budget had once again failed to deliver for the health system, with the Government’s program to slash thousands of jobs set to continue over the next 4 years.The HSUWA said the ... read more

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