If you’re interested in seeing VAHPA grown in both size and strength, we’d encourage you to book yourself in to one of the upcoming VAHPA training courses. Training is open to all VAHPA members and is particularly valuable to VAHPA delegates.

Training Registration

You can read more about our courses including our new, “Grievance Handling for Delegates” course below. The most important thing however is that you register ASAP.

Courses are run in the Melbourne CBD, close to the VAHPA office. VAHPA assists with transport and/or accommodation for members living in regional areas.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any queries.

One Day Activist Training Course

Training dates: To be advised. Email us to register your interest.

This course is designed for VAHPA members who want to take the next step in their union. The course covers the VAHPA structure; provisions of the Enterprise Agreement; and gives you some tools to take back to work to get others involved in the union. This course is also suitable for those considering nominating as a delegate.

Two Day Delegate Course

Training dates: To be advised. Email us to register your interest.

This course is designed for new delegates or existing delegates who have not yet attended any VAHPA training. It covers VAHPA vision and structure; the role of the delegate; provisions of the Enterprise Agreement; and problem solving and communication skills. It also gives you tools and ideas to help encourage others to get involved in the union. We have been running this course for two years and member feedback has been extremely positive.

Two Day Grievance Handling Course 

Training dates: To be advised. Email us to register your interest.

This course is designed for VAHPA delegates who’ve already attended the two-day introductory course. It gives you tools and skills to be able to handle member issues effectively in the workplace. This includes: interviewing members; problem solving issues; exploring solutions; communication skills and the role of VAHPA in issue resolution.

​NB Completion of the 2-day Delegate Course is a prerequisite for this course.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

In light of the current Coronavirus situation, VAHPA’s top priority is to remain available to our members. We are monitoring the situation closely and doing everything we can to ensure our staff members remain healthy and safe. Our staff members are now working remotely, and our phone lines will be kept open.

VAHPA is committed to delivering and maintaining the support we provide to members. We kindly ask that members manage all personal, work and payment details from the Member Portal so we can better support members seeking urgent assistance. For non-urgent queries, please send us an email or submit a support request through the Member Portal.

If you have not activated your Member Portal, simply send us an email at info@vahpa.asn.au with your request. If you are not yet a VAHPA member, you can join here.

We hope you, your family & friends stay safe and well.