Member Benefits

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!

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! 

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.

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. 

HACSU members can get access to great benefits from ME bank, exclusive to union members. These include discounted home loans and credit cards.

Check out the full details here