Community and Disability Workers - ASU

10/06/2026

Today, we are calling for the 300,000 community and disability workers Australia wide to be paid what we deserve.

We have watched our work change. Become more complex, more demanding, more skilled. But our pay has not kept up.

Our work has changed. Our pay must too.
That starts today.

Add your voice. https://www.asu.com.au/ASU_National/Campaigns/Skilled_Respected_Equal.aspx

22/05/2026

ASU delegates from across the country gathered for the 2026 National ASU Community and Disability Sector Summit to share ideas, learn from each other, and organise for the next stages of the Skilled, Respected, Equal campaign.

Now, it's time to go back to our workplaces and continue building the campaign for the pay, respect and conditions we deserve.

Join us and be part of what comes next - asu.com.au/join

14/05/2026

Over two incredible days, our delegates across the country came together to discuss what's happening in their sector, and the hard realities for workers that too often go unheard. Each person came with their own story, but there's one thing everyone agreed on; social and community workers are vital in our communities and it's time they're recognised for it.

A massive thank you to the summit's exclusive superannuation partner HESTA for helping to make this event a reality.

12/03/2026

The work is essential and the responsibility is huge. So why doesn’t the pay reflect it?

Every year, the Fair Work Commission reviews Award wages — and every year, ASU members fight to make sure our pay keeps up with the cost of living.

Take the wages and cost of living survey and tell us how financial pressure is impacting you — so we can lock in fair pay that truly reflects the complexity of your work: https://bit.ly/WMAW-26

04/03/2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 HESTA Excellence Awards. Help shine a light on the people who make an impact across aged care, allied health, community services and disability services. https://bit.ly/Hesta_2026 Award

03/03/2026

ASU WIN! Fed gov has announced a huge $291mil funding boost for better pay and job security frontline domestic violence workers!

26/02/2026

Some big changes happening with the sleepover allowance! Join the union winning better pay and conditions for workers in the community and disability service ➡️ asu.com.au/join

08/12/2025

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