News
25
March, 2024
Ambos DESERVE to have A LIFE TOO
25 March, 2024
Ambos are forced to work hours of involuntary overtime every day, either because they are ramped at a hospital, or dispatched to a case minutes before the end of shift and sometimes after their rostered finish time. Ambos are dedicated to saving lives, but we DESERVE to have A LIFE TOO.
19
March, 2024
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining Update – 015
19 March, 2024
A second settlement offer was tabled which included four additional items. Ultimately it is up to the members to determine when agreement is reached. Read on for more information.
31
March, 2022
VEOHRC Independent Review into Ambulance Victoria – FINAL REPORT
31 March, 2022
Today the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has released the second volume of its review into Ambulance Victoria. The Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated welcomes the release of Volume 2. The Report by VEOHRC has clearly captured the extreme levels of harm and distress caused by incivility, disrespect, discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying and victimisation at AV.
30
November, 2021
VEOHRC review into Ambulance Victoria – VOLUME 1
30 November, 2021
The VAU provided a detailed 80 page submission drawn from 164 written submissions provided by our members. We also received an enormous amount of anecdotal evidence from members and delegates and met with VEOHRC on nearly 25 occasions to provide this information.
07
May, 2021
Swinburne/RMIT survey results – VOLUME 1 & 2
07 May, 2021
We are pleased to present the Findings from the Survey on Workplace Climate and Well-being of Victorian Ambulance Workers (Vol. 1 & 2). Each volume deals with the following issues...
27
March, 2024
Underpayment of Overtime at RFDS
27 March, 2024
The VAU has revealed that RFDS has underpayed many members. After the VAU brought this to their attention, RFDS responded by recognising that they will need to..
01
March, 2024
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining – Update 014
01 March, 2024
A second settlement offer has been tabled. This offer includes all items included in the offer of 20 December 2023, however it includes several additional items including...
23
February, 2024
National Patient Transport Supervisor Allowance
23 February, 2024
The VAU raised with NPT that there were several situations where AAs have worked alongside AAs and PTOs with less than 400 and 100 hours of clinical practise supervision, and that they have in fact supervised these individuals and competed the appropriate paperwork.
23
February, 2024
AV Industrial Action – PABO approved!!!
23 February, 2024
We are pleased to inform members that our application was approved, and a protected action ballot will be held. Only members who have nominated will be able to vote in the protected action ballot and the protected actions.
20
February, 2024
AV Casual Overtime Update
20 February, 2024
The VAU have recorded the details of everyone who has come forward and will be liaising with AV to ensure that the audit is completed within the promised timeframe, and that each member’s claim is assessed.
25
January, 2024
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining Update – January 2024
25 January, 2024
On 20/12/23, AV presented an offer of settlement. It is the view of the VAU bargaining team that the current offer does not come close to creating a workplace that retains its experienced staff.
20
December, 2023
AV EBA Settlement offer put forward by AV and Government
20 December, 2023
Today Ambulance Victoria put forward an offer of settlement to the union as part of the current enterprise bargaining negotiations. The VAU is currently reviewing the offer in good faith and will provide more information to members in due course.