News
03
May, 2022
Victorian State Budget 2022
03 May, 2022
The VAU was present when the Victorian State Budget for the 2022/23 financial year was handed down by the Victorian Government. An additional $12 billion has been allocated to the Victorian health system.
27
April, 2022
WorkSafe finds Ambulance Victoria in Breach of Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
27 April, 2022
VAU members were interviewed by WorkSafe inspectors over several hours and provided information on the Clinician workload and systems of work. Employees were interviewed and AV were found to be...
01
April, 2022
VAU HSR PIN Upheld by WorkSafe for safety concerns Surrounding Augment VA – Trial
01 April, 2022
A huge congratulations to our HSR (Jason Learmonth) and Deputy HSR (Daryl Glover) at Mansfield for their tireless work in the health and safety space for our members.
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.
28
March, 2022
Hair Follicle Testing
28 March, 2022
The VAU are aware that ‘for cause’ drug testing, including hair follicle testing, is planned to occur in some AV locations over coming weeks.
25
March, 2022
Medium Acuity Transport Service
25 March, 2022
The VAU has informed the Victorian Government that we are planning to withdraw our support for the Medium Acuity Transport Service (MATS). The VAU had previously welcomed this Government initiative in good faith as we believed that MATS would be:
21
March, 2022
Royal Flying Doctor Service – Reconciliation of shift allowances
21 March, 2022
The VAU has received multiple inquiries from members regarding the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Employees Enterprise Agreement (EA). Specifically, clause 23.2 (Shift Allowance).
21
March, 2022
The Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC)
21 March, 2022
Over the years the union has supported a number of members who have been involved in IBAC investigations and have experienced first-hand their aggressive approach including having members isolated from any personal support for an extended period of time. We are here to support you.
25
February, 2022
People Based Rostering
25 February, 2022
The roster proposal does appear to be a positive step forward which members will benefit from and it is not radical (like the 10 hour roster concept). This People Based Rostering concept is expected to deliver these principles:
24
February, 2022
MICA Pay Progression Post Panel
24 February, 2022
Recently the Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated (VAU) received a pay query from several MICA members who have successfully completed their MICA panel yet remained paid at the Student MICA Paramedic (SMP) rate of pay for several months.
17
February, 2022
Surge Workforce + Abuse Towards Rosters Members
17 February, 2022
Our surge workforce and Rosters members have been an invaluable element in the pandemic response and their contribution cannot be overstated.
14
February, 2022
NPT Enterprise Bargaining – Log of claims update
14 February, 2022
We will be working hard to ensure any ambiguity in any EA clause is removed. The VAU would like to set up two evening member meetings to be held by Zoom to further discuss the LOC before finalising a draft for review by members.
14
February, 2022
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining – Log of Claims
14 February, 2022
The VAU is seeking expressions of interest from members for inclusion in our log of claims for bargaining for a new enterprise agreement to replace the current AV Enterprise Agreement 2020.
09
February, 2022
Emergency Department Cases – NEPT crews and direction to transport SHERP, Code Orange and Code Red
09 February, 2022
It is important to point out that the clinical expectation and scope of practice applicable to NEPT crews does NOT change as a result of SHERP/Code Orange/ Code Red.
07
February, 2022
Ambulance Victoria Lateral Transfer Process
07 February, 2022
The most recent TM Lateral Transfer process is to be rescinded after several flaws were uncovered in the process relating to independence, fairness and transparency concerns.
04
February, 2022
Surge Response – When will we return to normal?
04 February, 2022
The VAU, ANMF, VAHPA, ASMOFV, HACSU, MSAV and ADAVB wrote to the Health Minister regarding the surge response. Here is his response...
01
February, 2022
Delegate Nomination Form and Notice
01 February, 2022
Download your delegate recruitment notice and nomination form here.
30
January, 2022
REMINDER – NPT EBA – Log of Claims Survey Closing 2 February
30 January, 2022
It is important to have your say in the extended format of the survey prior to the VAU collating the data and drafting the LOC. We encourage you to provide your feedback by clicking the button...
24
January, 2022
Worker Well-being Program – Free meals for NEPT road staff
24 January, 2022
The VAU is pleased to announce that, after considerable lobbying, as of December 2021, there will be free meals for NEPT staff.
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January, 2022
Ambulance Victoria – EBA 2020 Wages and Allowances
19 January, 2022
Members working at Ambulance Victoria are reminded of upcoming increases to your wages and allowances under the AV Enterprise Agreement 2020. This bulletin sets out in detail the improvements to your wages and allowances that will be delivered from 1 February 2022.