disability

Women with disability grapple ‘administrative burden’ of the NDIS

Date Published: 22/07/2022
Category: Women To The Front

Paperwork and bureaucracy should never stand in the way of people with disability accessing essential support. But cutting through this red tape is not only a structural barrier, but also a burden that has fallen mainly on women.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/07/22/women-with-disability-grapple-administrative-burden-of-the-ndis/

Mixed feelings about returning to the office? Here’s what you can do

Date Published: 04/03/2022
Category: Working life

We’re heading into a new era of work so if you’re feeling unsure about how to navigate a post-pandemic work environment, you’re not the only one.  

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/03/04/mixed-feelings-about-returning-to-the-office-heres-what-you-can-do/

Morrison can no longer leave the disabilities sector to struggle alone

Date Published: 28/02/2022
Category: Work Health and Safety

Earlier this month, unions, workers, service providers and people with disability met with MPs in Canberra to call on the Morrison Government to provide the disability sector with much needed support.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/02/28/morrison-can-no-longer-leave-the-disabilities-sector-to-struggle-alone/

Disability advocates warn COVID remains a deadly threat

Date Published: 21/02/2022
Category: On The Job

“We don’t have a choice about if we are going to be exposed to COVID or not if we are in receipt of daily care.”

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/02/21/disability-advocates-warn-covid-remains-a-deadly-threat/

Member Benefits Update September 2018

Date Published: 05/09/2018
Category: Member Benefits

In the September edition of your Member Benefits Update we bring you a special union member discount on tickets to see, ‘Madiba the Musical’, we look at ways to spring clean your finances, there’s tips on preparing for bushfire season, an update about our recent national door-knock and we pay tribute to former ACTU Assistant Secretary, Laurie Carmichael.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/09/05/member-benefits-update-september-2018/