Our work, our voice
Our work, our voice
Health and Community Services Union (Tasmania)
We're the voice of over 10,500 Tasmanians working in aged care, disability services, health and community services.
Hobart Clinic patient Maddison Cutler: there's not enough mental health support in Tasmania
The Hobart Clinic has been fined, according to patient Maddison. Join us as she shares her most recent experience at the Clinic and her struggle to navigate our mental health system while living with bipolar and borderline personality disorder.  Maddison is speaking out for the nurses who can't, and you can too.
Jan 30, 2024
17 min
Patients at the Hobart Clinic report coming out worse than when they went in
A dangerous combination of psychiatrists quitting overnight, nurses under immense strain and bullied into silence by their employer, has led to patients being discharged, despite desperate pleas for ongoing help.  Take a moment to hear our latest Hobart Clinic patient, Jill's, terrifying story and join us in amplifying our collective voice.
Jan 24, 2024
14 min
Cheryl Thomas: 30 years of passion in aged care
Cheryl's heart has been in aged care for a solid three decades. She kicked things off as a cook in Nazareth House, then rocked the roles of a laundry worker, a cleaner, a carer, and now a leisure and lifestyle officer. She's a battler for workers' rights, a mentor for the young guns, and a lively thorn in management's side. Tune in for a dose of Cheryl's zest and passion for aged care!
Jan 15, 2024
4 min
Hobart Clinic patients are brought to tears over their nurses being silenced due to poor working conditions and pay
Please be aware that their stories are raw and uncensored. If you find any content distressing, please reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14. Share this story and let's be the voice for the nurses who have been silenced.
Jan 14, 2024
23 min
Hobart Clinic patients are outraged as nurses are silenced and denied fair pay
In an unprecedented move, the clinic has enlisted top-tier lawyers to pressure staff into staying silent about working conditions and subpar pay. Join us in supporting these nurses who tirelessly support those struggling with mental health every day. Share their story, sign the petition, and help us amplify their voices.
Jan 11, 2024
16 min
Lend us your voice, as the nurses cannot share their own
The Hobart Clinic have taken legal action against their own nurses, who are being bullied into silence for wanting to wear badges as a low-level industrial action to demand fair pay and conditions. Listen to the stories, sign the petition, and help us support mental health services in Tasmania.
Jan 9, 2024
10 min
HACSU life member Shane Littler reflects on a memorable win for workers in the Mersey Community Hospital
In his extensive involvement with the union, Shane has passionately advocated for countless workers, securing notable victories in the battle against the privatisation of health services. Hear about his wins, but more importantly, the stories of support and sacrifices from his amazing family that made it all happen.
Jan 8, 2024
8 min
Greg Shelverton: 54 years in the union
What was the union like 54 years ago? Greg Shelverton, a HACSU member since 1969 who still proudly holds onto his union membership card today, has some captivating stories to share.
Jan 5, 2024
7 min
"If you see anything that's unfair, do something about it": Judy Richmond on a woman's fight against injustice
Judy Richmond, a nurse and proud union member for an amazing 51 years recounts her fight against discrimination in the 1980s, ultimately leading to a change in state government regulations.
Jan 5, 2024
17 min
Craig Stringer on the unsung heroes behind our rights and benefits today
In this episode, Health and Community Services Union life member Craig Stringer takes us back to a time when he was the lone orderly at St Vincent's Hospital, as well as him being at the frontline of the fight for superannuation rights for workers.
Jan 5, 2024
4 min
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