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Provider registration only half the job on NDIS reform

The passage of new NDIS laws must now be followed by an equally serious effort to build the skilled workforce Australians with disability rely on, ...
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HSU campaign delivers paid placements for ten more allied health professions

The expansion of paid mandatory placements to a further ten allied health professions is a hard-fought victory for students and the future of Australia’s health ...
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HSU takes corporate optometry giants to Fair Work for basic rights

Optometrists working for Australia’s corporate eye-care chains will launch a push for enforceable rights to proper breaks, predictable rosters and payment for every hour worked ...
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HSU National leadership transition announced

This week, following the announcement of National Secretary Lloyd Williams’ retirement in March, the HSU National Council formally accepted his resignation, effective 3 July 2026.
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HSU Election Notice 2026

Nominations are called for Health Services Union Scheduled Election E2026/34 – Stage 1 Nominations, which must be in writing and ...
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Minimum wage increase will relieve pressure on critical aged care, disability and health workers

Health, aged care and disability workers will receive vital cost-of-living relief from the Fair Work Commission’s decision to lift minimum award wages by 4.75 per ...
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