HSUWA

14/10/2026

Have you signed the petition yet! Protect redundancy payments for St John of God Health Care Workers and add your name today.

These health workers helped make Mt Lawley a respected hospital for patient care and a great place to work. Many have given years of service, contributed to the hospital’s reputation, and supported patients, families and colleagues through challenging periods. They deserve to be treated with digni...

08/10/2026

Amid uncertainty and job insecurity, a number health staff previously employed at St John of God Health Care Mt Lawley Hospital are being drawn into a legal process to reduce their entitlements.

Support these health workers by signing the petition.

Sign the petition here: https://www.megaphone.org.au/p/HSUSJOG26

07/10/2026

Have your say! HSU National is preparing a submission to the Inquiry into Access to and Affordability of Medical Specialists in Australia. HSUWA Members are invited to have input into the submission by completing this short survey by 12 October 2026.

Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NZLVYD6

02/10/2026

A win for union members and Allied Health Professionals working in the private sector as changes to classifications under the Health Professional and Support Service Award come into effect this week.

Now, because of strong and sustained union advocacy, from 1 October 2026, Health Professionals employed and paid under the Award will be classified in accordance with:

🟣the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level required for entry to the profession (formerly Level 1 employees under the Award);

🟣the employee’s years of experience in their profession (not just with the current employer) (formerly Levels 2, 3 and 4 employees); and/or

🟣for more senior classifications, the nature and level of responsibility of the role, including specialist, supervisory and managerial responsibilities (formerly Levels 2, 3 and 4 employees).

Read more:

From1 October 2026, Health Professionals employed and paid under the HPSS Award will be classified in accordance with new changes.

24/09/2026

This week we attended the UWA Careers Fair to speak to Law Students about union careers and the opportunity to support union members. Thanks to all who said hello! We look forward to seeing you join the union movement in the future!

18/09/2026

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation WA were advised that there would be a delay to ratios. We're inviting HSUWA to support WA Nurses and Midwives and sign the petition to demand the WA Government stop delaying ratios and deliver the safe staffing nurses, midwives and patients were promised.

Solidarity!

Sign here: https://www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/test-title-1

17/09/2026

The federal Department of Health, Disabilty and Aging has released a new workforce supply and demand report – this time for Medical Radiation Practitioners.

The report finds that despite projected growth in supply, the MRP workforce is expected to remain in shortage throughout the projection period.

Read the report here:

Medical Radiation Practice Supply and Demand study

16/09/2026

Joining your union means having a stronger voice, greater support, and the power of collective action. Together, members can advocate for safe workplaces, fairer conditions, better pay, and a stronger healthcare system for everyone.

Join HSUWA today!
hsuwa.com.au/join-now

08/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈HSUWA will be joining Unions WA and fellow WA union members for the 2026 Pride March!

Saturday, 28 November 2026
Entertainment kicks off at 6pm with the march commencing from 8pm
Northbridge and Russel Square

LGBTQIA+ Members and Member Allies are welcome to join us, but please RSVP as soon as possible as places are limited.

RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/HSUWAPRIDE

06/09/2026

💜Happy Father's Day to all the HSUWA Dads and father figures! We hope you are having a great day with your loved ones.

💜We're also thinking of Members who find Father's Day difficult - solidarity.