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The VAHPA Voice

A podcast for speech pathologists, physiotherapists, radiographers, occupational therapists, sonographers, social workers, and all Allied Health Professionals in Victoria, Australia.

Episode 5: Protected industrial action

In this episode, the VAHPA Voice examines protected industrial action: what is it, what process occurs, and what sorts of actions are typical? Protected industrial occurs during enterprise bargaining. The AEC runs an ano...

Episode 4: Working from home

Working from home is a hot issue as the COVID pandemic continues. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of working from home, and ensuring that AHPs rights are upheld as they do so. We discuss the way some employers...

Episode 3: The 2021 public sector enterprise agreement negotiations

VAHPA’s Public Sector Enterprise Agreement negotiations are underway. In this podcast, we discuss the themes of VAHPA’s campaign and the issues facing public sector AHPs. In this episode we also discuss the VAHPA log...

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VAHPA News – Our latest updates

Establishment of VAHPA LGBTQIA+ Working Group

09 Jun 2023

At Monday night’s VAHPA Branch Committee of Management meeting, the following resolution was endorsed: “The Committee endorses the following co...

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VAHPA Radiation Therapists Survey Featured in Croakey Health Media

09 Jun 2023

Excerpt from Croakey Health Media referencing VAHPA Radiation Therapist survey and quotes from VAHPA Assistant Secretary John Ryan; Medical radiation ...

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BREAKING NEWS: We’ve had a Win! Covid Special Leave to Continue in Public Health Sector!

09 Jun 2023

On the 25th May, VAHPA and all other public sector unions sent a letter to the relevant Government Ministers regarding public sector health services p...

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Reconciliation Week, a History to Acknowledge and a Future to Create

02 Jun 2023

This week is Reconciliation Week in Australia. It is a time, but not the only one, to come to terms with the ongoing impact of European Colon...

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Commemorating the Historic Achievements of Feminist, Equal Pay Activist and Trade Unionist Zelda D’Aprano

02 Jun 2023

VAHPA is proud to have contributed to the newly erected statue of stalwart trade union activist, feminist and defender of equality, Melbourne born Zel...

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Victorian Health Unions Letter of Response – Ceasing Covid Special Leave Support Payment for Healthcare Workers

25 May 2023

Mary-Anne Thomas Minister for Health Minister for Health Infrastructure Minister for Medical Research &nbs...

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