News
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November, 2019
Legal Advice and Industrial Support
16 November, 2019
The VAU employs experienced employment lawyers and industrial officers who are experienced in representing ambulance members. There are very few industrial matters that the VAU team have not dealt with.
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October, 2019
Amendments to the Emergency Services Superannuation Act pass through Parliament
27 October, 2019
The VAU is pleased to inform members that the improvements to your Emergency Services Superannuation Scheme which we have lobbied for over many years finally passed through the Victorian Parliament.
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October, 2019
VAU lodges dispute in the Fair Work Commission over Rostered Overtime
01 October, 2019
The VAU considers that all time worked in excess of 38 hours per week for full-time employees should be paid at overtime rates. The VAU has lodged a dispute in the Fair Work Commission.
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September, 2019
VAU Working Group – Continuing Professional Development
11 September, 2019
The VAU is forming a working group in 2019 to design and implement an Ambulance-specific Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program for VAU members. We are currently seeking expressions of interest from members who would like to take part in establishing this program.
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August, 2019
Hair Testing – Know Your Rights!
21 August, 2019
Under the AV AOD Policy and Procedure, hair shaft testing is only to be used when further testing is required in investigations into the suspected misappropriation of AV medications or where the previous samples (Saliva /Urine) have resulted in inconclusive results.
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July, 2019
Ambulance Ramping
29 July, 2019
Ambulance ramping leads to crews remaining stuck in hospital corridors while they wait to offload patients. Often the patient is uncomfortable and the crew is unable to return to the road and respond to cases in the community.
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July, 2019
Vehicle Life Limits
16 July, 2019
The agreed vehicle life limits for Mercedes Sprinter Ambulances is 230,000km. Beyond that, they should NOT be operated.