HACSU Victoria

Victoria's only specialist union for disability, mental health, and AOD services. Authorised by Paul Healey, State Secretary.

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

🚀 Meet Mark: a dedicated Disability Support Worker, HACSU Member, and now - an official HSR! 🦺 ⛑️

HSRs ensure a safer workplace, and we’re proud to have passionate members like Mark leading the way! 👏 🎉💪

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

HACSU Disability members - be sure to register for HACSU's Disability Campaign Launch and join us in building a staunch network of activists who are ready to fight for our sector! ✊📢

Register here:
https://t.co/UlSVGVySUy

[Anthony Cianflone MP @AnthonyC4PV]

Special shout out to many of the hard working disability workers from the Health and Community Services Union (@hacsu) 👋🏽

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

Wishing a very happy New Year to all our members and comrades in the union movement!

We hope the upcoming year brings you joy, prosperity, and unity. May 2025 be filled with many more accomplishments and even greater allyships within our communities! 💫

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

From Paul, Rebecca, and all of us here at HACSU – Merry Christmas 🎄 💫

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

Many of our members experience a range of troubling circumstances while working on the frontlines.

If you need support over the holidays, call 1800 554 654 for free 24/7 counselling.

For emergencies, dial 000.

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

HACSU office will be closed from 1pm on Friday 20 December until Monday 6 January!

For emergencies, call 1300 651 931, and an on-call staff member will get back to you.

Congratulations to all HACSU union members on an incredible year! We can’t wait to get back to it in 2025.

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

Unfortunately, our Disability Worker Week Community BBQ this Friday has been postponed due to bad weather.

It's important for this event to be safe and comfortable for all attendees. We'll let you know when we've scheduled a new date.

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

Vote NO on Annecto's new agreement because all workers deserve to be treated FARILY.

This agreement wants new & existing staff to have different terms & conditions.

HACSU's application to the FWC calls for a better agreement at Annecto. For now, we urge members to vote NO!

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

Thank a Disability Worker Week is coming up and HACSU is celebrating with a festive community BBQ! 🍽️🎅

Join us at Box Hill Miniature Railway for a day full of food, entertainment & prize giveaways from Santa! 🎁

For registrations & more info, visit: https://t.co/4mbvTtuNR9 👈

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

The 11.5% pay gap in Australia means women are working for ‘free’ from now until the end of the year.

Thanks to union-won work rights and wage reforms, the gap is getting smaller - but the fight’s not over yet. At HACSU, we are committed to equality as core union business.

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

📢 In 2022, the Vic government promised 800 new positions in mental health—but where are they? We need you to stand with us in demanding answers.

👉 Email your local MP & join the hunt today https://t.co/LZ3eQETBEy

🕵️‍♂️ It’s easy to find Wally, but where are the #missing800?

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

🚀 Introducing our Turbo-Charged HSRs! 🚀

These HSRs were part of over 1,000 dedicated workers at the 2024 VTHC HSR Conference who joined forces to tackle OH&S challenges.

If you've got what it takes to become a workplace HSR - reach out to your organiser today! 💪✨

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

@Mickholloways Well said. A focus on specialist training and education in mental health is crucial. Fixing Victoria's mental health system is a battle that we're fighting on multiple fronts.

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

The promised 800 new positions in mental health are still missing. 🕵️

Today, we're mailing out messages to MPs across Victoria about what reneging on this deal means for workers & consumers. 📨

It's easy to find Wally, but where are the #Missing800? 🤔

Join the hunt today!

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, a message from HACSU's Paul Healey to our members – you support the mental health of Victorians across the state. The Government should be supporting you. #Missing800

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

"Our members report that the system is worse now than before the Royal Commission," - Paul Healey, HACSU State Secretary

🔍 Key facts:
- Mental health workers waited 2.5 years for a pay rise
- Major facilities remain understaffed and unsafe
- Suicide rate exceeds road toll

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

MEDIA RELEASE: As the world focuses on #MentalHealthAtWork, the Victorian Government abandons its commitment to mental health workers. The Allan Government promised 800 new positions. Now they're walking away. #Missing800 #springst

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

BREAKING: On #WorldMentalHealthDay, mental health workers speak out. The Victorian Gov promised 800 new positions. Now they're backing out.

"We can't send people away. We're stuck with two staff running an entire ward."

Victoria deserves better. #Missing800 🧵👇

[HACSU Victoria @hacsu]

Win for disability support! The NDIA has reversed cuts to NDIS High Intensity Support payments. Providers can now claim Intensive and Complex Behaviour Supports at the same rate as HIS. HACSU calls on providers to pay workers fairly and ensure quality care for NDIS participants!