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A new era for the PSA

‘Protection in Numbers’ will be the focus of the PSA in 2016 and beyond following the launch of a new logo, tagline and member campaign at a special worksite representatives launch held at the Adelaide Festival Centre in March.

Guest Speaker Amanda Tattersall spoke on the need to build coalitions to campaign effectively.

Amanda Tattersall – former Assistant Secretary of Unions NSW, author of Power in Coalition and founding director of GetUp! – spoke at the launch, highlighting her extensive experience campaigning for the union movement and demonstrating how a union and united members can truly bring about change.

The ‘Protection in Numbers’ campaign has been driven by member feedback about the benefits of being part of the PSA and seeks to build on the organisation’s positive engagement with both current and future members.

“Protection comes from knowing you will have others by your side when you need it most and that you are not alone. Real strength comes when we are standing firmly together. This new branding captures this concept and builds on the organisation’s solid foundations while looking to a positive future,” PSA General Secretary Nev Kitchin said.

As part of the ‘Protection in Numbers’ launch, a new poster has been developed featuring the real faces of PSA – our members.

“Members recognise that ‘Protection in Numbers’ enables us to achieve the best possible results, whether it’s through individual member issues, enterprise bargaining or government policy matters,” Mr Kitchin said.

“The new posters, which will be appearing around worksites shortly, serve as a reminder that we are only as strong as our members and advocating for positive outcomes for them is

central to everything we do.”

Building on its new branding, the PSA will also launch a campaign for the next round of Wages Parity Enterprise Bargaining in coming months.

Mr Kitchin said it was an exciting time for members to become more involved in their union.

“2016 brings with it a raft of challenges - a double-dissolution election brought on by the failed passage of industrial relations reforms,

the next round of Wages Parity Enterprise Bargaining and increasing workload pressures in a number of areas,” Mr Kitchin said.

“Central to our capacity to deal with these issues will be the involvement of our all of members and our team of worksite representatives.”

To find out how you can be more active in your union, contact the PSA via email at enquiries@cpsu.asn.au.

PSA General Secretary, Nev Kitchin, addressing worksite representatives at the Launch held in March.

Minister must intervene as Families SA staff reach breaking point The PSA has called on the Minister for Education and Child Development to urgently intervene in the Families SA staffing and resourcing crisis to prevent South Australia’s next child protection tragedy.

The call follows over six months of protracted negotiations with the Department over its failure to appropriately fill the near-200 fulltime vacancies in Families SA and address its employees’ ongoing concerns relating to increasing workloads and inadequate resourcing and infrastructure.

PSA members recommenced industrial action at the end of April seeking immediate staffing support, the conversion of temporary staff to ongoing, the cessation of replacing social workers with non-social work staff on the Child Abuse Report Line and a firm commitment to fill the 200 vacancies within the Department.

As part of the industrial action, members are refusing to undertake non-essential administrative tasks, refusing to undertake overtime except where the care of a child is

concerned, refusing to participate in training until their workload issues are addressed, and distributing information on the reasons they are taking this action.

At no time are children knowingly put at risk as a result of this action.

PSA General Secretary Nev Kitchin said that members have no choice but to call on the Minister to intervene after a series of fruitless meetings and discussions with the Department.

“Our members do not take this action lightly, but they are at their wits end after the Department’s ongoing failure to meaningfully address these serious staffing and resourcing concerns. The Department and the State Government can no longer rely on its employees’ goodwill to cover their failings,” Mr Kitchin said.

“With staff at breaking point, there’s no choice but to seek help from the person ultimately responsible for the Department - the Minister for Education and Child Development, the Hon Dr Susan Close MP. The Government, as the employer, has a responsibility to ensure the wellbeing of employees and South Australia’s vulnerable children before it’s too late.”

As part of a wider campaign, the PSA has also launched a website on behalf of members containing a petition calling on the Minister to intervene and heart-wrenching real stories from Families SA members.

Mr Kitchin said PSA members wanted to spread the message as far and wide as possible.

“Child protection is everyone’s responsibility.

We are asking all South Australians to throw their support behind vulnerable children, families and staff and sign a petition calling on the Minister to intervene before it is too late,” Mr Kitchin said.

The online petition is available for signing at www.atbreakingpoint.com Families SA staff will present this petition to the Minister and consider the escalation of their action based on the adequacy of the Minister’s response. Families SA staff and supporters can also download posters and other campaign resources from the website.

PSA members are encouraged to visit the website at www.atbreakingpoint.com for the most up to date information on this important campaign.

We’re at breaking point.

Families SA staff are dangerously overworked and under resourced.

Hundreds of vacancies in the Department remain unfilled while children may be at risk.

Enough is enough. If the Department won’t act, the State Government must.

Sign the petition today at

www.atbreakingpoint.com Authorised by Nev Kitchin, General Secretary, Public Service Association of SA Inc. 122 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000

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General Secretary’s column Protection when you need it most

Talk is cheap

By Nev Kitchin

By Lesley Burford

One of the great privileges of being General Secretary is getting to meet with many PSA members around the State. I continue to be in awe of just how dedicated members are to their jobs and the community they serve. Members value that they and their fellow PSA members are prepared to stick together.

Knowing that we can rely on each other is the essence of Protection in Numbers. This is at the heart of collective action and our union.

We have seen this at its best with the campaign by child protection workers for better resources. The www.atbreakingpoint.com campaign has seen PSA members undertake an industrial and community campaign for a better workplace, and improved services for those who don’t have a voice: vulnerable children.

Child protection is everyone’s business, and the support from members across the public sector has been inspiring.

It demonstrates the commitment of members to the ideals of public service, working for our community, and the extraordinary dedication and professionalism that goes with this.

At the core, this is what being a member of a union is about, and the benefits of being part of something bigger than us all.

On the flipside, being left to fend for yourself is not a situation you want to be in, and it’s worth remembering that your union will also fight to protect you in an individual matter.

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duty (in most cases with pay), some for up to two years. During that time the member is isolated from their work colleagues, loses the financial benefit of any shift allowances they may have been receiving (the PSA is currently pursuing this issue with the SAIRC), and is generally unable to apply for any other positions without advising that they are the subject of an investigation. They also face the stigma of being the subject of an investigation, which can put considerable stress on the individual and their family circumstances. Matters may also arise after an employee leaves their employment, and this has been the case for some employees.

The PSA offers a very particular service through its Legal Services Scheme. It’s one of those things that you think you will never need – until you need it.

Fortunately for PSA members the PSA Legal Services Scheme may provide legal representation (for non-industrial matters, subject to conditions). Without this scheme, employees would need to fund lawyers at their own expense, potentially crippling them and their families financially.

Members working in areas who may be at high risk of allegations being made against them even after they have resigned or retired from Government should maintain PSA Associate Membership to ensure they have access to legal support if needed. Protection is important for all. As a member said to me recently, “You insure your house and car, why wouldn’t you ensure you’re protected at work, by joining your union?”

Since stepping into the role of PSA President in early December 2015, I have been overwhelmed by the constant workplace change that is occurring across the Public Sector all under the broad umbrella of “reform”.

Phrases such as restructuring, re-engineering, rejuvenation and reform are all buzzwords ringing in PSA members’ ears.

Whilst the PSA welcomes an efficient and effective public sector, such “reform” appears to be introduced as a means of meeting budget savings rather than improving service delivery to those most in need in our community.

Actions speak louder than words.

And at the moment, local level actions are continually failing to demonstrate a real change in culture.

Real change reflects real leadership. Whilst there continues to be a lot of talk, it isn’t matched by a change in culture, now or in the foreseeable future. Talk is cheap!

For example, March 2016 saw the 12 month anniversary of implementation of the Determination 7 - Management of Excess Employees - Redeployment, Retraining and Redundancy.

It is indisputable that the new Determination is currently

delivering positive results, where very few employees have been formally declared excess. However, it has failed to deliver a cultural shift across many Agencies in relation to the case management of excess employees, which has resulted in a number of members remaining on the excess database for unacceptable periods of time.

There appears to be a significant effort in establishing barriers to why an excess employee cannot be placed, rather than that same effort being applied to place employees in an ongoing role. It is apparent that the theme of “surviving, not thriving” is well entrenched in the public sector.

The PSA continues to argue that the placing of excess employees must be controlled centrally.

There must be accountability and integrity in the process. The PSA is committed to ensuring that excess employees, as well as unattached employees across the sector, are supported on a public sector-wide basis, to enable effective and efficient placement.

This is one of the many challenges facing PSA members as we move ahead into 2016. In light of the next round of Enterprise Bargaining, it is paramount that the placing of excess and unattached employees is delivering outcomes focused on best practice, rather than just more talk.

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Vision Statement THE PSA WILL ACHIEVE THIS BY: • ensuring job security for members • membership involvement

The PSA will be a dynamic organisation focused on the needs and aspirations of its members throughout South Australia as the principal trade union representing workers who provide community services to South Australians.

• effective management supported by trained professional staff • continual improvement of its operations • improvement of members’ wages and working conditions • provision of industrial support and other valued benefits to members • promotion of the vital role of the public sector in the economy and community.

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Need for member protections following home detention changes The State Government has agreed to establish a working group to ensure that Housing SA Officers receive appropriate protection and support in light of legislation before State Parliament that will allow the courts greater flexibility in sentencing South Australian offenders.

New laws enable courts to impose a prison sentence, suspended sentence and now home detention on offenders. The new legislation will also enable prisoners to be released on home detention earlier and spend a longer period of their sentence on home detention than was previously permitted.

PSA General Secretary Nev Kitchin says that serious consideration must now be given to the security and wellbeing of Housing SA Officers who have to manage the accommodation requirements of offenders residing in Housing SA properties.

“We must ensure that the safety of Housing SA Officers is in no way compromised by a court’s decision to impose a home detention sentence on an offender residing in a Housing SA property,” he said.

The current Enterprise Agreement has a nominal expiry date of December 2016, which includes a further salary increase of 2.5% scheduled for October 2016.

“The objective of this group is to address the development of appropriate guidelines

and work systems that reflect best practice and protect the safety of PSA members.

“We will keep members advised of any developments and progress made in this area.”

“While the PSA understands the intent of the legislation is to promote the positive, community-based rehabilitation of offenders, we must make sure that there is sufficient support and resources in place to mitigate any potential impacts on Housing SA Officers, in particular in relation to safety and support mechanisms.”

Mr Kitchin said that the changes would require a thorough review of current Housing SA policies related to home visits and working alone.

These and other concerns were raised directly with the State Government in April, in a meeting between the PSA, Worksite Representatives from Housing SA and the Minister for Social Housing, the Hon Zoe Bettison MP. “At this meeting, the Minister indicated her support for the establishment of a working

EB campaign kicks off Job protection, workload, pay and entitlements will be among the key issues the PSA will tackle in the upcoming round of negotiations for the new Public Sector Wages Parity (Salaried) Enterprise Agreement.

group, comprising of management and employee representatives,” Mr Kitchin said.

While renegotiations for a new Agreement cannot formally commence until later this year, the PSA has been actively seeking member feedback for a number of months via a survey and site visits.

PSA General Secretary Nev Kitchin said gauging member feedback was the most important way for the union to advocate for the needs and best interests of the State’s public sector workers.

“It is imperative that members continue

The Minister for Social Housing, the Hon Zoe Bettison MP, hosted Housing SA PSA Worksite Representatives at Parliament House to hear concerns about implications of new Home Detention measures.

to provide feedback on issues that are important to them so we can effectively advocate on their behalf for a strong Agreement. It is only by obtaining this first-hand information that we can be sure that we are negotiating for an outcome that is in the best interests of our members and appropriately protects their workplace rights,” Mr Kitchin said.

Mr Kitchin also said it was not too late for members to provide feedback if they had not already done so.

Since late March, the PSA has been conducting site visits in metropolitan and

regional areas, having visited worksites in the Iron Triangle, South East, the Riverland and the Copper Triangle. The PSA aims to develop a draft claim for members’ consideration later in the year.

The PSA strongly encourages members to attend member meetings during the course of negotiations in order to provide feedback on the issues of most importance to them.

We will also continue to provide regular updates throughout the process, so please make sure your email, worksite and mobile phone details are up to date.

No silver lining in this year’s Federal Budget The 2016-17 Federal Budget, the last before the upcoming Federal election, was delivered in May. With the last two Federal budgets making a range of significant cuts to health, education and foreign aid, many anticipated that further cuts could be expected from the first budget of the new-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

But while the Federal Budget has been deemed a ‘modest pre-election budget’ by many commentators, it does not contain any real silver lining given the cuts that have occurred over the past few years. So what key measures should you be aware of?

Deficit Australia’s budget will continue in deficit over the next four years, with the coming year’s deficit estimated to be $37 billion.

Taxation The budget will make a range of changes to Australia’s taxation system. The Federal Government will lift the 32.5% tax level threshold to $87,000, up from $80,000. This will remove 500,000 taxpayers from the second-top 37% marginal tax rate.

The budget will also see people earning over $250,000 a year will be taxed at 30 per cent for any extra super contributions over $25,000.

The Commonwealth Public Sector The Budget confirms that the Turnbull Government will cut deeper into public services, with a $1.9 billion cut to departments’ funding. This across-theboard funding cut will inevitably lead to thousands more workers losing their jobs. $4 per hour ‘intern’ plan One of the most controversial budget

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measures is the rework of the ‘Work for the Dole’ program – Youth Jobs PaTH – Prepare, Trial, Hire.

The scheme aims to place young jobseekers in internships, which will see them work from 15-25 hours per week and receiving an extra $200 per fortnight on top of their existing welfare payments. Businesses that employ them receive a $1,000 bonus. This means a business does not have to employ a young worker on the minimum wage.

This poses a serious potential for young people and inexperienced workers to be exploited by unscrupulous businesses and could also undermine Australia’s entire wage system.

Higher education While cuts to universities previously announced did not get through the Senate,

these measures are included in this budget.

This starts with a $100 million cut next year, rising to $800 million a year by 2020.

Health An increase in hospital spending was negotiated in an April meeting of state and territory leaders, which will see the states and territories receive $2.9 billion in federal funding over three years from 2017. However, this does not come close to reversing the cuts handed down in the 201314 budget, which will leave South Australia close to a billion dollar shortfall by 2024.

With all of this in mind, the State Government has quite a task ahead of itself when it hands down its own budget. The PSA will provide an update on the State Budget when it occurs.

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New pay deal for education and preschool staff South Australian school and preschool education staff have voted to accept a new pay offer following nine months of negotiations with the State Government.

The South Australian School and Preschool Education Staff Enterprise Agreement will entitle all School Services Officers (SSOs), Early Childhood Workers (ECWs) and Aboriginal Childhood Workers (ACWs) three 2.5 per cent salary increases, backdated to 1 October 2015 and occurring on the first full pay period on or after 1 October 2016, and 1 October 2017.

Other key aspects of the Agreement include the strengthening the current Workload

Monitoring Group, naming it Workload Management Group, which will have a stronger focus on SSO workloads and have the ability to make recommendations to the Chief Executive.

The Agreement also introduces a new Work Health and Safety clause, new work level definitions, annual increases to on call and recall allowances, a toileting allowance of $500 per annum for affected SSOs and ECWs, the introduction of a new Paid Partner Leave clause and improvements to Special Leave with Pay and Domestic Violence Leave.

For more information about the new Enterprise Agreement and your entitlements, call the PSA Members Rights Hotline on 8205 3227 or via email to enquiries@cpsu.asn.au

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PSA Chief Industrial Officer Josie Barbaro and PSA General Secretary Nev Kitchin signing the South Australian School and Preschool Education Staff Enterprise Agreement 2016.

PSA members join May Day celebrations PSA members joined hundreds of supporters at the annual May Day festivities in Adelaide in late April to celebrate the role of the labour movement and the values of Australian unions.

May Day’s origins date back to the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago, where police were trying to disperse a general strike in

support of the eight-hour workday when a bomb was thrown into the crowd. The police reacted by firing on the workers, killing dozens of demonstrators and several of their own officers.

Commemorated each year on May 1, May Day (often called International Workers’ Day) is an international celebration of the trade union movement’s push for an eight-hour day - eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest - and the broader campaign for fairness and rights at work.

PSA General Secretary Nev Kitchin said May Day served as an important reminder of everything the union movement has achieved.

“May Day commemorates the achievements of the labour movement and of working people, whose sacrifices and determination helped forge a better life for future generations,” Mr Kitchin said.

Mr Kitchin said May Day’s activities continue to be relevant and highlight the ongoing need to

protect workers’ rights amid the current Federal Government attack on the trade union movement.

PSA members holding the PSA banner high as they march in Adelaide for May Day in recognition of the eight hour day.

PSA advocacy leads to super result Superannuation payments during periods of paid parental leave should be reinstated following extensive PSA advocacy.

Changes to legislation in 2012 amended the definition of salary to mean that superannuation did not have to be paid on parental leave payments. Despite this legislation passing in 2012, the PSA was advised that those on maternity leave were still being paid superannuation until 2015, when it was picked up that these payments

were no longer being made.

“The PSA became aware early last year that Super SA had instructed Shared Services that employees on Enterprise Agreement paid maternity leave should not be paid employer superannuation, employee or salary sacrificed superannuation,” PSA General Secretary Nev Kitchin said.

“It is clear that the changes to the law in 2012 had unintended consequences for women taking maternity leave on the birth of their child or children. Women in the

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public sector who choose to have children cannot be discriminated against, particularly given that the public sector is the employer of choice for women.”

Following extensive PSA advocacy, the State Government agreed to amend the legislation to ensure that women in the public sector would not be disadvantaged while taking maternity leave.

The Southern State Superannuation (Parental Leave) Amendment Bill is currently before State Parliament’s Legislative Council, having passed

the House of Assembly in March with Government and Opposition support.

The PSA understands that there are nearly 1,000 full-time equivalent public servants who would benefit from this change.

The PSA will ensure that any affected members will have any outstanding superannuation payments paid. Any member who is concerned that they may have been affected by these changes should contact the PSA Members Rights Hotline on 8205 3227 or via email to enquiries@cpsu.asn.au

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Safeguarding rights to ongoing work Review of Determination 7 The implementation 12 months ago of Determination 7: Management of Excess Employees – Redeployment, Retraining and Redundancy, has delivered positive outcomes for PSA members.

The Determination reinforces the obligation on agencies to consult prior to organisational change that may result in excess employees, and provides for a transparent and rigorous process to manage excess employees. Notwithstanding, the milestone has come with an opportunity for a formal review of the Determination and for the PSA to highlight areas for improvement.

One of the success stories of the Determination has been a significant reduction in the numbers of redeployees across the Public Sector, which corresponds with the PSA’s goals of placing staff in

ongoing, meaningful work. The Determination puts a spotlight on agency management of workforce planning, which is particularly important with so many restructures occurring and the potential uncertainty this creates.

The PSA has kept a close eye on the implementation of the Determination, and has not shied away from raising specific concerns on behalf of members as they arise.

The PSA believes there still needs to be improvements in a number of areas.

There needs to be a significant shift in culture across agencies to facilitate and encourage placement across agencies. In the past there has been a stigma attached to being declared excess with associated perception issues and a reluctance to take on employees. Through positive, proactive case management, good outcomes can occur.

More accountability is needed, and improved reporting from Agencies.

Dedicated resources are needed to ensure the requirements of Determination 7 are being met.

Future planning needs to be a priority, there are many unattached employees who have not been declared excess, and opportunities need to be identified for these staff as case management does not commence until an employee is formally declared excess.

The PSA has concerns that the current timelines regarding access to vacancies via Jobs SA before they are advertised is insufficient time to consider potential suitable positions.

These measures will ensure a more cohesive process for the management of excess employees to ensure the Determination’s future success.

Minister receptive to DCS Reps’ feedback Bed space capacity, overcrowding and the transportation of prisoners were key items on the agenda in a recent meeting between the Minister for Correctional Services, the PSA and Worksite Representatives (custodial).

Recently appointed Minister, the Hon Peter Malinauskas MLC, met with Department for Correctional Services Worksite Representatives in April to discuss these and other key issues and concerns within the State’s prison system.

The PSA delegation was led

by PSA General Secretary Nev Kitchin, who said the meeting provided Worksite Representatives an important opportunity to provide direct feedback and advice based on their extensive experience in the sector.

“The meeting provided the Minister an important opportunity to hear first-hand from our members on the issues that directly affect our State’s public prison system,” Mr Kitchin said.

“It also provided a forum for open and frank discussions on a without prejudice basis, which is a welcome

opportunity that the PSA will continue to support into the future.”

Other matters discussed with the Minister included the public prisons smoking ban and recent changes to the Return to Work Act. Importantly, the Minister has committed to participate in similar forums in the future.

“The Minister was genuinely receptive to the feedback of our members, and has committed to participating in future forums to ensure the concerns of those contributing directly to the State’s law and order programs are heard,” Mr Kitchin said.

The Hon Peter Malinauskas MLC (centre) with DCS Custodial Worksite Representatives, PSA General Secretary Nev Kitchin and Assistant General Secretary Natasha Brown.

Transforming Health update

PSA Organiser Catherine Story talking to health staff. The PSA held coffee sessions at hospitals around Adelaide in May as part of meetings to discuss issues surrounding Transforming Health.

SA Health is continuing to implement its Transforming Health reforms, with a number of changes occurring since the last edition of The Review.

Building works for the new rehabilitation centre, palliative care unit, older persons’ mental health facility and a 1240-space multi-storey carpark have commenced at Flinders Medical Centre. Construction has also begun at Noarlunga Hospital and the new Renal Dialysis Unit is now operational. However at the time of writing, the PSA had still not been provided with any concrete information available on the transfer of services from the Repatriation General Hospital (RGH) to FMC and Noarlunga. However, plans for the Repat site were released in mid-May, with the RSL being given approval to redevelop the site to provide private aged care accommodation, retirement living and affordable housing for veterans.

In the north of Adelaide, the transfer of services between the Modbury and Lyell McEwin hospitals has commenced but there is still more information to come on CALHN to NALHN service changes.

But despite these changes, the PSA is still concerned by the absence of detailed workforce planning from the Department. While the PSA understands that there may be some changes to positions as part of the reforms, the absence of detail is creating uncertainty among PSA members and the wider health workforce.

The PSA conducted a series of coffee visits around metropolitan worksites throughout May to receive more first-hand advice and feedback from members over the implementation with Transforming Health, including where there are gaps in information that require follow-up.

If you were unable to take part in a coffee visit, we would still love to hear from you – simply email enquiries@cpsu.asn.au or phone us on 8205 3200. It is only by receiving up-to-date information from members at a local level that we can continue to advocate for changes and improvements on your behalf.

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Australia Day Honours Ms Kathryn VAN SCHAIK For outstanding public service in the area of early childhood services, with a particular focus on service provision in South Australia.

A PSA member for over 25 years, Kate Van Schaik is a public sector worker who reflects the values of all public sector workers, commitment to service delivery to South Australian communities.

Kate, a dedicated and valued PSA member and professional within the field of early childhood services, was recognised in the Australian Day Honours list for her contribution to her work and to the community. Kate continues to have enormous influence as a leader by initiating and leading high quality child care services in South Australia, with a focus on regional South Australia.

This is clearly demonstrated in her passion to increase early learning programs, particularly in the Yorke Peninsula area, the establishment of many new services including Rural Care and “in venue care,” and the expansion of Family Day Care within regional South Australia.

“Early in my career, I became aware of the growing need for families in rural areas to have access to quality child care services, which at that time, were largely only available in metropolitan areas,” said Kate on receipt of her Award.

“Public Sector services are essential to so many facets of the daily lives of South Australians, but are often undervalued. We need to embrace these services, rather than attack or challenge their worth.

“I share this award with the many dedicated and hard working public

Recipient of an Australia Day Honours Award for outstanding public service in the area of early childhood services, long time PSA Member Kate Van Schaik.

sector workers - especially those supporting early childhood services in the Department for Education and Child Development whose work is vitally important for children and families.

“As a long term PSA member, it is reassuring to know that my union is there to protect me, but importantly, protects the services that we all provide to our community.”

The PSA congratulates Kate on her Award. Kate is an example of the many thousands of public sector workers who have dedicated their working career to communities and their families.

Well done Kate!

Mr Tracy Devine PSA member Tracy ‘Bluey’ Devine was also awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for his service to the Country Fire Service (CFS) in South Australia.

A CFS member since 1989, in his early years with the organisation Mr Devine worked at the ‘coal face’, later moving on to training and leadership roles. He has served in a range of roles including as a Regional Training Officer, Regional Operational Planning Officer and currently is a Regional Commander.

His leadership and skills have allowed him to achieve a significant level of cover for the fire risk of the Indigenous communities in the APY Lands, as well as the remote and isolated communities in the North and North East of South Australia.

Mr Devine has been recognised as providing stability with leadership in difficult circumstances, maintaining a vision with achievable goals, while having continual concern for those around him.

Dr Paul Pigou For outstanding public service in the area of forensic science and achievement towards public safety.

Dr Paul Pigou, a long term PSA member for 27 years, is another example of a PSA member who is a leader in their field.

Paul was awarded his Public Service Medal for his outstanding commitment and dedication to his role within Forensic Science SA. Paul deals with chemistry including explosives and chemical warfare agents, but he is widely recognised around the world for his commitment to cutting edge research into illicit drugs and clandestine laboratories.

Paul is respected for his willingness to share his knowledge for the benefit of like minded professionals in the field of forensic science - a recognised world leader.

Paul loves his work and this Award also reflects well on the team around him. As a public servant, Paul values the vital role that PSA members provide to the South Australian community - it is more than job, it is a passion.

Since commencing his career with the Public Sector, Paul has been a PSA member.

“Having the PSA there in case I need them has always been a bit of an insurance policy. The thought of protection when I need it is something that I value,” said Paul.

“Since the commencement of my public sector career, the PSA has continued to negotiate improvements to wages and employment conditions - it is therefore common sense that I support the PSA in this important role,” said Paul.

The PSA congratulates Dr Pigou on his achievement.

Well done Paul!

Recipient of an Australia Day Honour Award for outstanding public service in the area of forensic science and achievement towards public safety, PSA Member Dr Paul Pigou.

Flinders Medical Centre CT medical imaging members launch public campaign

All Australians will be heading back to the polls on July 2 to vote in the Federal election, with the 55-day election campaign officially commencing on May 8.

Members commenced industrial action in mid-May over SA Health’s failure to address workload pressures in the CT Radiography section at Flinders Medical Centre.

The number of patients accessing CT medical imaging services at Flinders Medical Centre has increased by 104% in the last 5 years on some shifts. But despite this, the Department of Health has not increased funding for over 10 years.

As part of the industrial action, members are not completing solo/ after hours weekend from 6.30pm Monday to Friday and on weekends (except Perfusion maps), not answering phones when working solo and are distributing posters and flyers (pictured) detailing the reasons for industrial action.

A petition has also been launched calling on the Chief Executive of SA Health, Mr David Swan, to provide more funding for this service.

To sign the petition, visit https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/morefunding-for-medical-imaging-in-south-australia.html

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has placed jobs, growth and economic management at the heart of his reelection pitch, while Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has indicated a Labor Government will protect schools, hospitals, workers’ pay and conditions and to act on climate change.

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PSA members working in medical imaging at Flinders Medical Centre have launched a campaign and online petition calling for more staff and resources for the essential diagnostic service.

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The number of patients accessing our CT medical imaging services has increased by 104% in the last 5 years on some shifts.

But the Department of Health has not increased our funding for over 10 years.

Patients, especially in Emergency, are forced to wait longer for CT scans - an essential diagnostic service.

For years now staff have worked both a full day shift and then overnight with insufficient rest and recovery breaks.

Enough is enough.

Please help us in calling for more funding by signing the online petition at

http://bit.ly/samipetition

Authorised by Nev Kitchin, PSA General Secretary, 122 Pirie Street, Adelaide

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Concerns remain over SA Pathology review In the wake of a series of blunders and false diagnoses across SA Pathology, the PSA has ramped up its questioning of SA Health’s plans to revamp SA Pathology to purportedly improve productivity and business performance.

PSA General Secretary Nev Kitchin providing media comment on resource issues in SA Pathology.

A 2014 Ernst & Young review, commissioned by the State Government, made a series of recommendations to improve the organisation, by consolidating all non-urgent diagnostic testing; rationalising diagnostic service delivery; exiting non-core business services; rationalising the workforce and delivering administrative savings opportunities.

The Ernst & Young recommendations also include an annual savings target of up to $42.7m and the potential cutting of 332 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions by 2017-18, which SA Health has supported.

General Secretary Nev Kitchin said the PSA remains deeply concerned about the job cuts proposed and the complete lack of

detail on where and how these cuts would occur.

“Just 12 months out from potential job cuts and we still don’t know where they are expected to come from,” Mr Kitchin said.

While SA Health has said that there would be no impact on response times for pathology services, Mr Kitchin said that there was no way that the State Government can make these cuts and still maintain the level of service that the community deserves.

“How can SA Pathology provide the same level of services with fewer staff and resources? We are concerned that any cuts will simply lead to increased workloads, increased waits for diagnosis and longer hospital stays,” Mr Kitchin said.

“Given the recent diagnostic debacles and the subsequent review by the Australian Commission for Safety and Quality, it is clear that there are systemic issues within SA Pathology that can’t be fixed by cutting jobs.”

Health and Safety Reps Training – The Right to Choose Health and Safety Reps (HSRs) have a vital role to play in representing government workers on work health and safety issues. To assist HSRs in carrying out this role the Work and Health and Safety Act provides them with paid WHS training leave entitlements.

The value of WHS training cannot be overstated, especially in the rapidly changing world of work and workplace hazards.

HSRs are entitled to five days leave during their first year of office, three days in the second year and two days in the third.

Training is available from providers that

meet professional standards approved by SafeWork SA. The Act makes it clear that a HSR has the right to select the approved training provider of their choice. In doing so, there is an obligation to consult with management. But this does not extend to management calling the shots. The decisions rest solely with the HSR. Feedback from HSRs indicates that managers in a number of Agencies have sought to undermine this basic right to choose by pressuring them into attending employer-based training courses. In others there have been attempts to delay or deny HSRs access to WHS training altogether.

These behaviours are all about control

rather than respect for the rights of HSRs. They are also unlawful.

It is also important to recognise that a significant part of WHS training for HSRs concerns their representative role on behalf of workers and how and when to exercise their legislative powers. This includes the issuing Provisional Improvement Notices and Stop Work orders in the event of noncompliance or where there is an immediate/ immanent risk that could result in serious injury or worse.

These considerations highlight the potential conflict of interest that can arise when employers seek to override the training entitlements of HSRs. It is for this reason that HSR training needs to be independent

of the employer. It is also why the Act places such an emphasis on the right of HSRs to make their choice of training provider. It also explains the emphasis in the Act that Reps are the best placed individuals to determine the training that most assists them in advocating WHS issues on behalf of the workers they represent.

HSRs who experience any difficulties regarding their choice of WHS training provider should not hesitate to contact the PSA for assistance.

Further details on HSR rights are outlined in SafeWork SA’s Consultation and Representation at Work which can be downloaded from the SafeWork SA website at www.sa.gov.au

PSA opposes land Recognition of Long Term Members services sell-off The PSA has written to the South Australian Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis to remind him of the State Government’s preelection pledge not to privatise essential services amid reports the State Government is considering selling its Land Services division.

Newspaper reports in April indicated that an ‘adviser’ had been appointed to conduct a review of the Land Services division of government, with estimates suggesting it could be sold for $300-$400 million.

Land Services processes approximately 16,500 documents per month and administers data relating to property sales, mapping and information.

Prior to the 2014 State Election, in correspondence to the PSA, Premier Weatherill reiterated the State Government’s policy of no privatisation of significant government assets or services. The Premier went on to say; “Regarding outsourcing, we do not accept the proposition that outsourced services are more efficient than those provided by government. We therefore have no plans for any widespread outsourcing and no current plans for any outsourcing at all.”

The PSA has sought assurances from the Treasurer that the Premier’s commitment will be honoured and he will not seek to privatise or outsource any functions currently undertaken

by South Australian public servants in the Land Services and Lands Titles Office.

The PSA is opposed to the privatisation of this vital service and will keep members advised on any updates to this issue.

The PSA values the support of long term members and is always pleased to meet and hear from them.

Members are acknowledged with service badges recognising their support. If you are a long term member, we would love to hear from you. Send your story to the PSA at enquiries@cpsu.asn.au

PSA member Shaun McMahon from DCSI has been a member of the PSA for almost 44 years.

Mike Phillips from DCSI has been a committed PSA member for over 40 years. Pictured here with PSA Assistant General Secretary Natasha Brown and PSA President Lesley Burford.

PSA General Secretary Nev Kitchin and Assistant General Secretary Natasha Brown with long serving member Susan Barnett from Port Lincoln SES which was visited as part of the first round of Enterprise Bargaining meetings held across the State.

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Questions remain over DPTI positions The PSA has continued to receive reports from members regarding unreasonable delays in confirming the filling of positions arising from the Rejuvenation Project.

Members remain in limbo as they await the outcome of interview processes, in some cases taking months to advise candidates what is going on in selection processes.

The PSA is concerned that these unacceptable delays disadvantage members who may need to apply for other positions while still

awaiting outcomes from previous processes, and other members who sit ‘unattached’ are not clear what is happening.

The PSA has raised these issues with the Chief Executive, Mr Michael Deegan, seeking urgent attention is paid to rectifying unreasonable delays in filling vacancies within DPTI

along with a genuine timetable for completing the recruitment process.

If you have encountered delays or inconsistencies in application processes for vacancies please notify either your worksite representative or the PSA via enquiries@cpsu.asn.au or on 8205 3227.

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APHEDA We know asbestos kills but still all around the world people are exposed.

In Australia, asbestos is totally banned. It was a long, hard fight against a powerful industry, but we got there. We all know asbestos continues to do its deadly damage.

Australian unionists know what it takes to struggle and win asbestos bans. We also know we have to be vigilant – despite import bans, asbestos is still getting into Australia – in construction materials, in mechanical parts, in school science kits, and recently, traces were found in children’s crayons. We know the fight for victims is ongoing.

Across South East Asia hundreds of thousands of tonnes of raw asbestos are imported.

Asbestos is used to make building products, roof-tiles, machine parts and specialist fabrics for clothing.

The workers in the factories are exposed, the communities surrounding the factories are exposed, families are exposed - their roof-tiles are made with asbestos, building workers are exposed, and every time asbestos is disturbed more and more people are potentially exposed. The cost in human life is incalculable.

In Vietnam, there is progress toward a ban but the work ahead to organise for eradication is extensive.

In Cambodia, as construction sites pop up all over the place, lowly paid building and construction workers are exposed to asbestos dust from cheap cladding. There is much work to do.

In Indonesia there are twenty-six factories, each with more than 100 workers, producing products with asbestos. The industry in Indonesia directly exposes in excess of 7000 workers. These workers and their communities are largely unaware of the damage caused by exposure to asbestos. The owners of these factories are profiting from workers who don’t know the risks to themselves, their families and communities.

The World Health Organisation says that the only way to see an end to asbestos related disease is to see asbestos eradicated globally. While asbestos is used anywhere – it is a risk everywhere.

Union Aid-Abroad-APHEDA is building a movement of people in Australia to support movements in South East Asia to work towards asbestos bans and eradication.

Asbestos. Not here. Not anywhere.

We are a movement of people in Australia who help build powerful labour and social movements.

We rely on APHEDA members to make monthly contributions and to take action in support of projects and campaigns that make a real difference

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in the lives of working people and communities all around the world.

What can you do?

1 Join APHEDA – your contributions make a big difference and APHEDA members are ready and willing to take action to support global asbestos bans.

2 Take Action Today – make a solidarity sign and share using

Training Courses

#NotHereNotAnywhere (you can download these at www.apheda.org.au/asbestos) 3 Get resources and an action pack to spread the word at: www.apheda.org.au/asbestos To support spreading the word and building the campaign, contact – office@apheda.org.au

June – August 2016

The PSA is committed to providing you with support, encouragement and opportunities. Training courses are designed to help you in your employment. We hope that you can use the information gained to make your work rewarding and your workplace fairer and safer. To find out more about PSA’s training courses please visit the PSA website: www.cpsu.asn.au/training-programs

Course

Date

Time

14 June 15 June 29 June

9:00am – 5:00pm 9:00am – 5:00pm 9:00am – 5:00pm

23 June

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Negotiations Skills Course

6 July

9:00am – 5:00pm

Lunch’n’Learn – Super SA – My Retirement (For Pension Scheme Members)

28 July

12:00pm – 2:00pm

16 August

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Worksite Representatives Training Course (three day course)

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

Lunch’n’Learn – Super SA – Sort Grow Know (For Triple S Scheme Members)

Lunch’n’Learn – Super SA – My Retirement (For Lump Sum Scheme Members)

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Regional news PSA officials and staff have visited a number of regional locations including the Limestone Coast, Ceduna, Port Lincoln, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Whyalla, Kadina, Wallaroo, Clare, the Riverland, Murray Bridge and Victor Harbor.

PSA members in Pt Pirie Community Corrections, including long term member Delia Guy (in yellow), who recently returned from 12 months as a Red Cross volunteer in Timor-Leste where she worked in the area of Gender Based Violence.

PSA Industrial Officers met with members at CFS Naracoorte as part of the first round of Enterprise Bargaining 2016 meetings held by the PSA across South Australia.

PSA Industrial Officer Deb Snelson with PSA Worksite Representative Andrea Newton from Housing SA in Mount Gambier discussing Enterprise Bargaining with members.

PSA Legal Services Scheme – Family Mediation Package One of the many benefits of membership of the PSA is access to the PSA Legal Services Scheme. The Legal Services Scheme provides over the phone legal advice and information and referral to panel solicitors.

CASE STUDY: The following case study illustrates how useful this service has proven for members in what can be a stressful situation. The below is a typical scenario. The service maintains the confidentiality of members.

Mary and Ron have always been loving and supportive parents. Two years ago they were blessed with a

grandchild when their daughter Gill gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Max. Unfortunately Gill has suffered from mental health problems since the birth, compounded by the break up of her relationship with the Max’s father and occasional use of illicit drugs. Following a recent minor disagreement Gill stopped answering Mary and Ron’s calls. They are worried that their daughter is not

coping and that she and Max need their support.

Mary is a member of the PSA. The PSA offers a Family Mediation Package to assist families in dispute.

With this assistance, armed with legal advice Mary and Ron are able to engage their daughter in mediation at Relationships Australia, at no cost to Mary, Ron or Gill, helping them to reconnect with Gill and Max.

PSA joins forces with Competition news a mighty South Aussie for a new member benefit With average family spending over $200 on the weekly food shop and grocery costs rising by the year, saving a few dollars each week can quickly add up.

In fact, a discount of just 5% on grocery purchases will save the average family of four over $500 per year*.

The PSA has now joined forces with reputable South Australian supermarket, Foodland, to offer members a 5% discount on Gift Cards.

The Gift Cards are available in $50, $100, $200 and $500 amounts

and can be used to do your weekly grocery shop, with the remaining balance staying on the card until the value on your card reaches zero or your card expires (12 months after purchase).

You can also check the balance of your Foodland Gift Card any time on the Foodland website.

PSA members will still have access to the popular Coles and Woolworths Gift Cards, with the latter also valid for use at Woolworths Caltex Service Stations, Woolworths Liquor, Big W, BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Cellarmasters and Masters Home Improvements.

All Gift Cards can be purchased at the PSA Member Benefit Centre, 122 Pirie Street, Adelaide or by calling the PSA on 8205 3200.

Foodland discount cards can be used at any store displaying the Foodland brand – this includes any IGA store with Foodland at the front of the store! * Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics figures

The winners of last edition’s Livelihood and Liberation Struggles book competition were Paul Cameron from SA Water, Kate Harvey from Department of State Developement, and Associate member

Suzanne Brunner, each winning a copy of the Livelihood and Liberation Struggles

by Dani Cooper.

Congratulations Paul, Kate and Suzanne.

Join a friend and Win

Competition Update In the last review, the PSA announced the Join a Friend and Win competition, recognising the importance of growing our union and acknowledging the valuable work PSA members do recruiting their colleagues.

February winners were Ashley Wallage who recruited Stephanie Hartman both from Flinders Medical Centre; and March winners Jasmine Miller from Child and Family Health who recruited Susan Stringer from the Department of Treasury and Finance. The April winner -

recruiting a new member - was Philip Cowen from SAPOL. All winners received a gift card of their choice.

Well done to Ashley, Stephanie, Jasmine, Susan and Philip!

The Join a Friend and Win competition is open until 30 June, you can still enter by recruiting a member and simply writing ‘Join a Friend’ along with your name and contact details on the membership form and send to the PSA. Winners receive a $100 gift card of your choice and a $50 gift card for the new member. *Terms and conditions apply – see website for more details. www.cpsu.asn.au

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The more things change...

A beginning of the ANZAC spirit The PSA has had a long proud history spanning across 131 years.

Edited highlights from the Public Sector Review provide a snapshot into the Sector as it was throughout the years.

102 Years Ago “Payment of Military Civil Servants ...As there is evidently some rather widely-spread misapprehension on the point, I will take advantage of the opportunity offered to explain the matter. What the State Government does is this: it pays to its Public servants who are undergoing military training the balance between any sum they receive as military pay and their salaries, thus keeping their total rate of pay during the period of training at the same level as it is ordinarily...We are the only Government in Australia which is doing that. No other state has done it.”

October 1914, pg 183

101 Years Ago “£7,000 to £8,000. And more to come. The Gift of the Service The Contribution of the Service to the Mayor’s Patriotic Fund grows apace, and has now reached a total somewhere between £7,000 to £8,000... It will be seen from the formation to hand that not only is it a steady beneficent work of relief maintained, but an endowment fund, for causality relief, has been established. The volume of distress is increasing from day to day, but the Fund quietly extends to a range of activity in a thoroughly efficient manner. Subscribers of a certain temperament find this quiet, unobtrusive manner of working peculiarly trying – they crave a more ostentatious display. Of course, it would be quite possible for the Service to divert its quota from time to time for the purchase of areoplanes, motor

ambulances, cargoes of soldiers’ comforts, etc., for which exalted people would cable their thanks, and “The Times” would publish our generosity to the world, and we should be properly gratified. But such a course of action would mean many empty cupboards in South Australia, which even now are all too poorly provisioned. The original resolution passed at the public meeting was to the effect that a fund be established, to be used, in connection with the war, in such a manner as might be decided by the Executive Committee which was appointed. On the 26th August the Executive Committee met, and resolved that the fund should be used for (a) The relief of relatives of those at or going to the front; (b) The relief of general distress caused by the war; (c) The establishment of an endowment fund for the relief of wounded, and relatives of those lost, with due regard to the provision made by the Federal Government. ...The Fund started distributing relief on September 9th, 1914...”

January, 1915 pg.1

101 Years Ago “The Wounded Soldiers Fund should receive a big lift on Anzac Day, Wednesday, October 13. It is said that the street procession will outdo that of Australia Day – which is saying a good deal. The various subcommittees are working vigorously and organising every possible avenue of assault upon the public pocket.

Members of the Service are assisting in various capacities, and we ask those who intend to be lookers-on to go well provided with ammunition.”

September 1915 pg. 179

Clothing collected for the Patriotic Fund. More required.

Food for Thought PSA General Secretary Nev Kitchin, retired Commissioner of the SAIRC and former PSA Assistant General Secretary Greg Stevens, and PSA Assistant General Secretary Natasha Brown spoke to members at SafeWork SA during March on Effective Workplace Consultation.

This was a part of a regular series of Food

for Thought lunch time sessions held at the SafeWork Library.

If you are interested in hearing about effective consultation in the workplace – see our website www.cpsu.asn.au for the session video.

New look SafeWork SA from July 1 SafeWork SA will now provide face-to-face support and advisory services from July 1.

SafeWork SA will soon have two clear operational units – a regulator and an educator.

The regulator, comprising industry based inspectors, will focus on compliance and enforcement of work health and safety laws, taking appropriate action when breaches are detected.

The educator will provide information, support and advice via a new mobile work health and safety advisory service. The advisory service will deliver tailored faceto-face support based on a workplace’s industry, size, risk and complexity. It will also offer advice and support to Health and Safety Representatives and workers.

“The new mobile advisory team will visit workplaces and help business operators understand their work health and safety responsibilities as well as provide practical support to set-up effective systems that will help them make their workplace safe.”

The educator side of the business will not have any inspectoral powers as it is critical that those asking for our help feel comfortable to work with and to improve their systems, practices and general approach to safety.

As a result of these changes, inspectors will be required to work in the newly established industry teams. PSA members are advocating for training around industry specific issues to support their new role through the consultative forum.

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K-Mart – 5% off

Enjoy a PSA holiday home!

Take advantage of another great PSA member benefit – affordable accommodation at popular South Australian destinations.

The PSA has a number of holiday homes/units available for members to enjoy at affordable rates.

Located at Glenelg, Goolwa, Kangaroo Island, Port Lincoln, Port Vincent, Robe and Wirrina, there are 14 self-contained homes/units available.

Homes/units cater for five to six people and are equipped with full-sized stoves and refrigerators, microwave ovens, high definition TVs, blu-ray players, crockery and cutlery.

Standard weekly bookings are from 2.00pm Saturday until 10.00am the following Saturday.

Nightly bookings are available (conditions apply).

The homes are offered during school holidays on a ballot system. Off season rates do not apply during school holidays. Refer to PSA website for details.

Stay Costs (until 30/6/16) Peak Season: weekly stays (seven nights) $570 (Kangaroo Island) / $465 (All other homes).

Off-peak Season: weekly stays (seven nights) $430 (Kangaroo Island) / $325 (All other homes).

All Year: Nightly rate of $85.00.

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Goolwa

QUEEN OF TICKETS

Wirrina – above and below

*Please note: price increases from 1/7/16 Peak Season: weekly stays (seven nights) $575 (Kangaroo Island) / $470 (All other homes).

Off-peak Season: weekly stays (seven nights) $435 (Kangaroo Island) / $330 (All other homes).

Terms & Conditions of Hire/Cancellation Policy For full terms and conditions, along with cancellation requirements, refer to the PSA website: www.cpsu.asn.au Enquiries or Bookings Email: holidayhomes@cpsu.asn.au

New Zealand - Did you know? Holiday Homes in New Zealand Take advantage of our reciprocal arrangement with the New Zealand Public Service Association. Stay at one of the 41 holiday homes located in seven locations across New Zealand. Nightly rates start from NZ$51, with units able to sleep 2 to 8 people.

classifieds FOR SALE

Cast Iron Tub: Claw legs, enamel, excellent condition, - $300 ono - Please ring Rita on 0423 533 760.

Gopher, Shoprider: As new; not been used. Only 18 months old. Red in colour. Rear shopping bag; alert flag; swivel seat, adjustable handlebars. Must sell. $180. It can be delivered. Ring Kathy 0427764453.

SUITS: A number of good quality suits (jackets, pants and skirts) available for sale, most are nearly brand new. Size 10. Will sell for $40 a suit. Please contact Sue on 8449 2368.

OUTBACK VENTURE: Claw legs, enamel, excellent condition, - $300 Nick Bailey, a former long term PSA member, is a fully accredited Eco guide who runs a private conservation area and B&B north of Quorn near Warrens George. Nick was a wildlife Ranger for over 30 years working with the National Parks Service throughout the Australian Outback. Nick is a wealth of information on the Australian outback lecturing in evolution and natural science to community schools on behalf of the SA Museum. For members who are keen 4WD adventurers who would like to venture where few can go Nick is the person to speak with. For more information go to www.flindersrangesbandb.com or ring Nick or Yvonne on (08) 86486008 or mobile 0458886310. Don’t forget to ask for the special deal for PSA members!

REAL ESTATE

KINGFISHER LODGE, EDITHBURGH, YORKE PENINSULA

Sleeping up to 10 people in 4 large bedrooms including two queen size beds, the house will easily cater for 2 families. Two other bedrooms each contain a single bed and double bunks. Quilts (with covers) and pillows provided. Bring sheets, pillow cases, towels and tea towels.

Features include a large fully equipped kitchen, spa bath, large lounge, games room with built-in wet bar.

Facilities include flat screen TV and DVD/video, CD/cassette player, table tennis, games, washing machine, iron, bar fridge and a freezer. Outside BBQ area and plenty of parking. Situated in the centre of Edithburgh, only a short walk from shops, and dining establishments. Jetty and swimming areas within easy walking distance. Boat ramp is only a two minute drive away. Tennis courts, the flora park and golf course are just around the corner.

View house images at www.edithburgh.net Email bookings@kingfisherwww.com or contact Cathy on 0412 641404.

eGift Cards are a more convenient, electronic version of traditional plastic Gift Cards. Available for Coles, JB HIFI, K-Mart, Good Guys,WISH and Woolworths Group branded stores and online, eGift Cards offer all the same benefits of traditional Gift Cards and then some! An eGift Card is typically provided between 24hrs to 3 business days depending on the eGift Card ordered, whereas traditional Gift Cards take between 7 to 10 business days for delivery. Avoid postage previously required for sending plastic Gift Cards.

Kmart eGift Card Key conditions of use: Treat this gift card like cash. Lost or stolen gift cards will not be replaced or refunded. To be used for the purchase of goods and services at Kmart stores excluding Kmart Tyre & Auto Service stations, Kmart New Zealand, PixiFoto and purchases initiated by phone, email, online or fax. Not redeemable for cash or payment of credit or store accounts. E-Cards cannot be used to purchase e-Cards or Giftcards. This card will expire 2 years from the issue date. For Full Terms of Use, expiry date or customer service visit giftcards.com.au or phone 1300 304 990.

Luxury/corporate rental available for short or long term rental in Encounter Bay SA @$600/week

Queen Of Tickets is Australia’s Number 1 marketplace for tickets to the best concerts and sporting events around the country. Having trouble finding tickets to sold out events? Did you wait up at 9am only to miss out on tickets to see your favourite band? Queen of Tickets has vetted each seller on our website to ensure only trusted sellers can list tickets so you can see your favourite artists. All tickets purchased through the Queen Of Tickets marketplace are covered by our 100% Guarantee meaning all you have to worry is how you are going to get to the venue. Pay via paypal or credit card and you will receive your tickets via registered express post. We have sold thousands of concert tickets across the country and have a dedicated support team ready to assist you to choose the best tickets within your budget. Don’t miss out on the chance to see your favourite artist or sporting team live and buy your dream ticket today!

The Good Guys e-Card – 5% off (only in an ecard now)

The Good Guys have over 60 years of experience in the electrical appliance industry. Considered by many as the market leader in a range of product categories, The Good Guys have affiliations with all the major global brands. Redemption process: The customer can redeem the card the same way as a regular plastic gift card, by taking it in-store or redeeming it online with the card number.

LAND AT EDITHBURGH

JB HiFi -5% off

JB Hi-Fi is your home entertainment and electrical superstore, where you can shop instore or online.

Use your JB Hi-Fi e-Card to get the best deals on TV’s, Cameras, GPS, Notebooks, iPad’s, Tablets, Phones, Music, DVD’s, Games and Gaming Consoles, Car Stereos and Home Entertainment Systems, plus stacks more. Choose from a huge range of whitegoods and appliances at Clive Anthony stores and JB Hi-Fi HOME or listen to unlimited music, with access to millions of songs from thousands of artists on JB Hi-Fi NOW

ADDITIONS Forty Four Degrees Level 31, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000 Ph. 1300 892 237 We are a boutique law firm who are passionate about making sure that each client we act for has a seamless and stress free experience with the legal system. Reward me: By mentioning your Membership Card and you will receive: 1. If you are selling we will advise on your disclosure requirements and any agreement you are looking to sign with a real estate agent - FREE OF CHARGE. 2. If you are purchasing we will look at your Section 32 for the properties you are considering - FREE OF CHARGE. 3. $100 off you total invoice at the time of settlement.

ALTERATIONS Golf Passport NOW Golf2day (NEW WEB ADDRESS & NAME) Specified Outlets Ph. 1300 722 507 golf2day.golfpassport.com.au Hertz (VALIDATION AMENDMENT) Present your Membership Card to receive a saving off the daily car rental rate in Australia when renting for business or leisure through Hertz. For reservations, visit Hertz.com.au or call 13 30 39 and quote Customer Discount Plan (CDP) Number 1861527. Membership Card must be presented at time of vehicle collection. Also you will receive an excess reduction from $4,000 to $2,200 for FREE.

DELETIONS

Seacliff Beach Holiday Hideaway

ACTIVE TRAVEL

Fully furnished, short-term holiday rental available.

Located on beach front next to the Seacliff Beach Hotel and close to Brighton and Glenelg this unit has everything a fun time can offer. Will sleep 4 or 5 (if someone is happy to sleep on the couch). Walk across the road to swim or sit on the balcony and watch the sunset - whatever your preferred method of relaxing, this is the place to be. For more information check out http://seacliffbeachholidayhideaway.com/, for rates please contact Di Rankine at enquiry@ seacliffbeachholidayhideaway.com

CITY COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CENTRE

Evening Child Care A convenient service which is available for children aged 6 weeks to 10 years. It operates on both a permanent and casual basis, and can be booked at short notice. You can use evening care for any reason:

FOR SALE 11 Ninnes Grove, Angaston Sit Back, Relax & Enjoy the Barossa Lifestyle!!

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal lounge/dining, chefs kitchen, main living/ meals area overlooking stunning gardens, 936sqm allotment, double garage with auto roller door, shed with power, great entertaining area. - $429,000 Contact Nathan 0439 682 981 – Slater & Cain Realty.

Tickets, Leisure, Shopping Members receive a further 7% off the already discounted prices on tickets. Queen Of Tickets is one of Australia’s premier marketplaces for the hottest tickets.

We list tickets from only trusted buyers and all tickets sold come with our 100% guarantee. www.queenoftickets.com

NATIONAL

Fully furnished 2 storey/3 bed/2 bath in quiet location with panoramic ocean views over granite island and the bluff. Upstairs kitchen and living/ dining with sliding doors which open out onto large deck. 5 min walk to the beach. A/C/security entry/no pets/contact Sue mobile 0499 637 360

Lot/11 Grace Street Edithburgh SA 5583 Large block 9,717m (over 2 acres) is residential zoning with a shed. Approximately 17m wide access off Grace Street, this large L-shaped block has power and water. It’s a great block to build on with rural outlook and easy access to town facilities. Shed approximately 20 x 25m. Located approximately 1km from the Jetty. Subdivision potential, plans have been drawn up and available on request.

Price reduced to sell $149,000.

Please contact Joe on 0411 659 085 and for more information refer to realestate.com.au

Queen Of Tickets

Night out – Dinner or Movie? • Shift work?

Studying? • Want a break?

When is it available?

Wednesday Night Thursday Night Friday (overnight available)

6:00pm – 12.00am 6:00pm – 12:00am 6:00pm – 7:45am

What is the cost?

The cost will vary between the minimum and maximum as outlined below: One Session Overnight

Min. Cost* $19.70 $32.90

Max. Cost* $44.50 $87.00

*Subject to change without notice. Actual cost depends on the level of your CCB eligibility. *Prices shown are before child care 50% rebate. Please note: Price increase from July. One session min $25 max $50. Overnight min is $40 and max is $95.

Contact us now on (08) 8212 2377 • Located: 104 Gilbert Street, Adelaide

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YOU CAN’T AFFORD NOT TO

JOIN THE PSA EVERYDAY SAVINGS

PSA members enjoy discounts - Metrocard Recharge (5%), Various Giftcards (5 - 10%) & discounted Movie & Special Event Tickets.

HOLIDAY SAVINGS

PSA members can book our Holiday Homes at great prices (locations in SA and NZ).

DISCOUNTED PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE

PSA Members get up to 10% discount from Health Partners (conditions apply).

BETTER WAGES & CONDITIONS Union members have their wages and conditions negotiated by trained, experienced staff. Unions work to ensure that workplaces comply with health and safety legislation.

COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRIAL ADVICE Members can access expert industrial advice and representation from specialist PSA staff.

Member Rights Hotline is a dedicated phone line for member enquiries, available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

AMBASSADOR CARD SAVINGS PSA members receive an Ambassador Card and member handbook for even more savings including restaurants and hotels around Australia.

AFFORDABLE & TAX DEDUCTIBLE

PSA subscriptions are only 0.95% of substantive base salary (plus GST) to a maximum of the ASO5 (or equivalent) rate and are fully tax deductible.

STAY INFORMED & INFLUENCE POLICY PSA members receive up to date industrial information. PSA members have the opportunity to contribute and influence issues at a workplace, agency and political level through campaigns, industrial forums and meetings with Ministers.

Authorised by Nev Kitchin, General Secretary, Public Service Association of SA Inc. 122 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000.

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LEGAL ASSISTANCE & JOURNEY ACCIDENT INSURANCE PSA members have access to legal advice, assistance and family mediation services through our free Legal Services Scheme. PSA membership also provides free income protection from the minute that you join, through our Journey Accident Cover. You will be covered for up to $1,200 per week for up to 104 weeks plus death and disability insurance up to $100,000.

PROTECTION IN NUMBERS Belonging to a union empowers members to make positive changes at work and in the community. Be part of a strong network of like minded people across the public sector.

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