VHPA Membership figures on the rise
VHPA Membership figures on the rise
06 Feb 2014
January has been a good month for the VHPA with 92 new members joining the Union over the period. ‘This is a terrific result for the membership and...
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Do you have any new Interns or Early Graduates?
Do you have any new Interns or Early Graduates?
15 Jan 2014
The VHPA now has a special membership kit for Interns and other Health Professionals who are in the early stage of their careers. If you have any coll...
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Audited Annual Financial Report reveals healthy surplus for VHPA
Audited Annual Financial Report reveals healthy surplus for VHPA
28 Nov 2013
In a strong sign of confidence in our financial management and administration, the independent auditor has ticked off on the VHPA's Annual Financial R...
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No excess for new, improved Professional Indemnity Insurance
No excess for new, improved Professional Indemnity Insurance
20 Nov 2013
Members no longer have to pay any excess if they make a claim under the VHPA’s new Professional Indemnity Insurance policy. The VHPA is pleased to ...
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Bereavement Benefit no longer provided: savings to go to representing members & services
Bereavement Benefit no longer provided: savings to go to representing members & services
31 Oct 2013
Savings from a decision to no longer offer a Bereavement Benefit to members will go towards a major upgrade of individual representation, workplace or...
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Williamson pleads guilty to defrauding HSU East
Williamson pleads guilty to defrauding HSU East
16 Oct 2013
In dramatic news, Michael Williamson, the former head of HSU East, is facing a jail term of up to 30 years after pleading guilty to charges that inclu...
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Know your rights: union members and delegates
Know your rights: union members and delegates
09 Oct 2013
Know your rights: union members and delegates Did you know that your right to join and be represented by the VHPA is protected by law? Under the Fair...
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Clarification re Fair Work Commission investigation
Clarification re Fair Work Commission investigation
20 Sep 2013
Members may have seen recent reports in the press regarding allegations of “cronyism, the misuse of members’ funds and Health Services Union resou...
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Another employer drops payroll deduction – switch to DD
Another employer drops payroll deduction – switch to DD
19 Aug 2013
ANOTHER employer, the Red Cross, has advised they will no longer support payroll deductions of union fees for their employees. If you are one of the ...
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