HSU National

14/10/2026

HSU leaders and elected officials are in Canberra this week, pushing for what matters most to health, care and support workers. Secure work. Fair pay. Fair bargaining. Proper recognition. Quality training and education. Real action on AI and housing.

Reminding leaders that our communities rely on HSU members, every moment of every day.

05/10/2026

Love to see it 👏 So many incredible member wins achieved through collective action. Happy Labour Day in NSW!

30/09/2026

Today marks the first step in a historic win for health professionals.

After HSU members fought and won a landmark gender undervaluation case, the first of five annual pay increases under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award takes effect.

One of the members who helped secure this win was medical scientist and Medical Scientists Association of Victoria member Samantha Holmes, who gave evidence to the Fair Work Commission about the highly skilled work performed in pathology laboratories.

Today, we congratulate all the health professionals who stood up, shared their stories and fought for the recognition they deserve.

If you have any questions about what these changes mean for you, please contact your branch.

29/09/2026

Congratulations to Melissa Donnelly on her recent election as ACTU Secretary.

The Australian trade union movement has a long and proud history, and its importance to working people has never been more acute. From the challenges of AI to the spread of casualised work and pressures across the workforce, the issues facing workers today demand a strong, united voice.

With more than 120,000 members and growing, HSU is proud to be a key part of that movement, and of the workforce that keeps Australia's health and care systems running.

On a day when working people copped another whack with the RBA's latest interest rate rise, the fight for secure jobs and fair conditions is as crucial as ever. We look forward to working alongside Melissa in that fight.

22/09/2026

We stand with HACSU Tasmania nurses. After months of good-faith bargaining, it's time for a fair and reasonable offer that values the essential care nurses provide.

15/09/2026

Congratulations to the newest HSU NSW/ACT/QLD Life Members!

More than 500 HSU NSW/ACT/QLD delegates have gathered in Sydney for their annual Delegates Conference.

Today and tomorrow, delegates from across the ambulance, private health, public health, allied health and aged care sectors will help shape the future of their union, laying the foundation for HSU NSW/ACT/QLD's priorities and strategic plan for the decade ahead.

Follow along for updates on conference activities, keynote speakers and discussions shaping the future of our union at HSU NSW

10/09/2026

Solidarity with HWU Victoria ACL workers as they negotiate their next four-year enterprise agreement!

Pathology is the foundation of diagnosis and patient care, yet services are increasingly being delivered by private companies. ACL made $35.5 million in profit last year and returned $47 million to shareholders, while pathology workers on the frontline have been offered just a 1% pay rise.

Follow HWU Victoria and stand with pathology workers in their fight for the pay and respect they deserve.

🚨 ACL WORKERS HAVE OVERWHELMINGLY VOTED NO AND REJECTED MANAGEMENT’S EBA OFFER.

ACL workers have sent management a clear message: a pathetic 1% pay offer and cuts to conditions are not good enough.

This result shows what workers can achieve when we stand together, but the campaign isn’t over.

Management now needs to come back to the bargaining table with a serious offer.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

📱 Stay up to date through HWU channels for the latest updates.

📌 Be ready to put up new campaign materials in your workplace.

🗓️ Stay tuned for upcoming All Worker Meetings to discuss where the campaign goes next.

✊ Be ready to take protected industrial action if management refuses to move.

🩷 Get your colleagues to join the HWU.

08/09/2026

This is what collective power looks like.

A huge congratulations to our Victorian allied health members in the mental health sector, whose patience, determination and solidarity have helped secure a 28.8% wage increase. This landmark win was only possible because members stood together and fought for the wage review clause in their recent agreement.

BREAKING NEWS: This morning, the government agreed to HACSU’s reccomendation for the Allied Health Professionals Wage Review in Public Mental Health.

That means a wage increase of 28.8% for allied health workers over the life of the agreement.

This win comes as the result of a hard-won clause in our recent agreement, guaranteeing a wage review to respond to the Fair Work Commission’s Gender Undervaluation Case for the Health Professionals Award.

This wouldn’t have happened without the hard work and solidarity of our members. You have been incredibly patient and have stood strong throughout this process.

This is a major win for allied health workers in the mental health sector! We’ll be in touch with more information soon.

07/09/2026

Talking about prostate cancer shouldn't be taboo. Early detection saves lives.

We need better awareness, stronger preventative healthcare, and access to screening so more Australians can get the care they need when they need it. That's why HSU NSW/ACT/QLD's advocacy for greater investment in prostate cancer screening, education and early intervention is so important.

Read more below. 👇💙

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia affecting around 29,000 men in 2025 - and their families. Yet it’s still taboo to talk about getting tested.

The focus needs to shift to prevention and proactive healthcare. The Federal Government needs to invest in a nationwide screening program and greater education across the country about the risks of prostate cancer.

As through the Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding, we’ve been advocating for more investment in helping people understand what a healthy lifestyle looks like and access care earlier. Giving people that opportunity means better outcomes for individuals and less pressure on our health system over time.

Don’t wait before it’s too late to get tested. The more openly we talk about prostate cancer, the more lives that can be saved.

Read the story here: https://bit.ly/4ynDZim