News Archives
February 2018
Last year all staff who were to be “materially affected” by the introduction of the NDIS were given information by the Department. Now that you have had time to process this information, you may have questions that need clarification or there may be particular issues that arise from this process that you want to discuss with your union, the PSA.
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The consultation period for the proposed South Australian Medical Imaging (SAMI), Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), Administration Support Structure has now concluded. PSA members raised many questions and offered opinions regarding the proposal.
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At a meeting on 12 December 2017 Public Service Association (PSA) members decided to write a letter to Department of State Development (DSD) Chief Executive Mr Mark Duffy addressing concerns about the ongoing restructure process at the State Library of South Australia (SLSA).
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The PSA has launched a petition to say no to privatisation in South Australia. South Australian Services have been under attack over recent years from all of the major political parties while in Government. Some of these critical public services which have been sold include electricity, transport, gas, Forestry SA, SA Lotteries, the Motor Accident Commission and the Lands Titles Office
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SA Pathology recently announced the dates for future Enterprise Pathology Laboratory Information System (EPLIS) roll-outs. The schedule provides for EPLIS to be implemented in at least a further 50 laboratories before the end of March 2018. Members are reporting issues at the local level that could impact on the feasibility of such a tight schedule.
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SA Water (SAW) released the proposed Enterprise Agreement on Friday 2 February 2018 for the seven day ‘Access Period’ required under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). This allows for staff to review the proposed Agreement before voting.
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The Public Service Association (PSA) was recently advised that the Activity Modelling and Purchasing Team within the Department for Health and Ageing (DHA) will be undertaking a realignment of their current positions.
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Last month in the South Australian Employment Tribunal the PSA sought a guarantee that DPTI would not subject any DPTI staff member who is not covered by the Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012 to a random test under the disputed Drug and Alcohol Policy until (at least) September 2018.
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As you know, between now and 9 March 2018, Domiciliary Care staff will need to make a decision between staying in Dom Care and working with the RDNS, or remaining in Government.
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South Australian Medical Imaging (SAMI) has reviewed the PSA’s consultation feedback for the SAMI, Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) Administration Support Structure review and responded to the points raised.
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DASSA weekend pharmacy services currently provide a dosing service to clients on Medication Assisted Treatment for Opiod Dependency (MAT:OD) who cannot be treated in community pharmacies. The weekend service is only available from the Central and Southern DASSA Services (CDS and SDS).
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Following the last Public Service Association (PSA) Information Update on 30 January 2018 containing SALHN MH’s proposed interim AH Director and Corporate Support J&PS', SALHN MH have now released the Principal AH Lead J&PS' and is seeking feedback regarding these.
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A review of the CALHN Social Work Department has recently been undertaken and as a result a number of recommendations relating to governance and leadership have been formulated.
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Service SA has written to the PSA to advise of an intention to realign a number of functions within Service SA.
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The Public Service Association (PSA) sought further clarification from SA Medical Imaging (SAMI) on behalf of PSA members regarding the RAH Administration Support review. The SAMI response was required before implementation of the plan.
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The PSA has recently received formal correspondence from the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) advising of a proposed Fatigue Management Guideline and supporting Checklist for implementation at the Adelaide Youth Training Centre (AYTC).
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The PSA attended another hearing in the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET) last week about DPTI’s Drug and Alcohol Policy and Program.
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The PSA has recently been advised by the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI)of its intent to transition away from the ‘Average Leave Model’ and adopt the ‘Shared Sector Model’ for the management of annual leave. This transition is due to occur on 9 April 2018.
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Thank you to all Public Service Association (PSA) members who provided their feedback to the PSA regarding this review.
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