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Professional Indemnity Insurance

Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) is a form of liability insurance that protects you at work. It is a necessary insurance for any professional working in the health sector, especially those who work with vulnerable people. PII will provide you with the legal protection and support you will need if there is an issue with your professional practice at work. This may include, medication errors, client deaths, if you are sued by a client and so on.

Some employers may offer PII, however it is important to recognise that this PII will always act in the employer’s interests before the employee. This means that employees can be used as a ‘scapegoat’ if it will protect the employer.

HACSUs insurance provider members with the peace of mind that you will always be covered.

Online learning and CPD

HACSU offer fantastic online training and continuing professional development (CPD) for members. HACSU members receive free registration, and massive discounts on heaps of learning, including a $100 for unlimited access to all modules for 12 months!

HACSU online learning also offers members a free resource library and e-portfolio. This is a fantastic tool for keeping track of all your CPD and learning.

Collective Bargaining

Collective bargaining is the process by which employer and employers negotiate an enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA). An EBA is an employment agreement which contains the details of your wages and conditions.

Unfortunately employers do not simply offer employees pay increase and improved conditions. This is something union members’ campaign for. This is the core business of the union. The more union members from your workplace, the stronger your EBA outcomes will be.

Individual representation

Getting called into a meeting with the boss can be scary. What are they going to say? Will you be put on the spot? What if they ask you to sign something you’re not sure about? Get representation and support from those who know your rights!

In important disciplinary meetings and processes, HACSU will provide members with ongoing support and representation to see that members know their rights and any outcomes are fair.

Speak to someone who can help!

Do you know your rights under the fair work act? Do you understand which industry award covers your work? Perhaps you have a question about something your boss has told you. Get on the phone or email HACSU assist to get help. HACSU assist provide a phone and email based service for members to assist them with questions, concerns, minor workplace disputes and other matters.

Sector advocacy

HACSU advocates and campaigns for the continued improvement and resources for people with mental illnesses and disabilities. HACSU use political influence and campaigning to lobby on important matters affecting our sectors. HACSU was a major voice behind deinstitutionalisation in the early nineties, and more recently, a quality NDIS.

Ongoing collective support and campaigning

Collective workplace matters don’t stop at the EBA, get continued support at work from HACSUs field organisers. HACSU field organisers work on the road holding workplace meetings, battling with management and providing members with support and representation on collective and individual level.

Member Advantage Discount Shopping Portal

Get access to the Member Advantage website where you can buy discounted vouchers for products ranging from glasses, gift cards, holidays, movie tickets and gym memberships.

Save 5% on supermarket gift cards and 10% on David Jones vouchers!

Discounts include:

Save on Pre-purchased Movie Tickets
15% off Goodlife Health Club Gym Memberships
Discounts on Pre-purchased Gift Cards to Endota Spas, David Jones, JBHiFi, The Good Guys and more
Entertainment for the whole family including Theme Parks & Attractions

Red Balloon & Adrenaline vouchers make great gifts for the person who has everything
Discounted dining at restaurants across Victoria with your Ambassador Card
Discounted hotel bookings , tours with Intrepid Travel &Airline Lounge Memberships

Click here to go to your Member Advantage Portal now!

Be a part of something bigger

By joining HACSU you are joining a community of professional disability and mental health workers, who are actively working toward improvements in workers conditions and outcomes for the vulnerable people who rely on our services.

Not only are you provided with support and protection, but you will be giving back to the community who rely on the hard working disability and mental health professionals across Victoria!

Record critical incidents and workplace violence!

Critical incidents and Workplace violence is an everyday occurrence for many members in mental health and disability services. HACSU are the key player actively working with employers and the state government toward practice and policies to reduce workplace violence.

HACSU collate data reported by members to help the broader community better understand the prevalence of violence and critical incidents within our workplaces.

Legal

HACSU members can get access to a free consultation with Slater and Gordon Lawyers. Members also have access to free will kits and other great discounts on legal services.

Banking

Get discounts on banking with me!

HACSU members can get access to great benefits from ME bank, exclusive to union members. Some of these offers include discounts on home loans, free atm use with any bank across Victoria and much more!

Membership costs

All membership fees are TAX DEDUCTIBLE!