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Geriatric Rehabilitation Finalist Team
Health workers take on all sorts of challenges but no one in the BHS Geriatric Rehab Team thought they’d be challenged to remake a pair of pants to add Velcro sides! The multi-disciplinary Bentley Health Service Geriatric Rehabilitation Team say that their patient-centred approach means they are prepared to take on any challenge, even if it…
Recognition that Jobs are Undervalued Due to Gender Bias
On 16 April 2025, the Fair Work Commission (Commission) found that there was gender-based undervaluation of occupations across five Modern Awards. Modern Awards set minimum pay rates as a ‘safety net’ for industries and occupations in the private sector. In a wide-ranging initial decision announced as a ‘provisional view’, the Commission made a number of historic determinations. Importantly, this included changes to the minimum pay rates in a range of occupations…
2023 HSUWA Admin Professional Awards
Congratulations to the incredible Administration and Clerical staff who were nominated for the 2023 HSUWA Admin Professional Awards. The Awards aimed to celebrate the contribution of Admin Professionals to our health services and highlight some of the individuals who are recognised by their peers as outstanding. Over the past few weeks, there have been celebrations at various worksites to announce the winners. We are proud…
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Union Conference 2025
On 1 August, HSUWA Delegates and activists from private and public sector health attended Union Conference 2025 at Optus Stadium with a focus on building for the future. Congratulations to the terrific Delegates who spoke on the day and shared their experiences. We heard about recent wins, hard-fought campaigns and inspiring stories of solidarity! Attendees also heard from Hon Patrick Gorman (Assistant Minister for: Employment and Workplace…
