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Together Queensland

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 1800 177 244

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25.01.2022 We think its fair to say that weve all experienced a lot of workplace changes this year! Change impacts people in different ways and change in the workplace c...an be a very difficult time for you and your team. So for the final time this year on the ASU Career Launchpad, we will be running a Leading Change Management course. Topics covered: - Examine basic concepts of change management - Explore the balance between commercial change factors with people change factors - Planning using change management tools and methodologies - Practical takeaway tips and strategies Register now as asucareerlaunchpad.tln.org.au

24.01.2022 Science technicians make great education happen in our schools. This National Science week, show them how much you appreciate them by nominating them for the QSuper competition! https://hubs.ly/H0tGRLY0

24.01.2022 Today we released a report that revealed the damaging effects of the Government's policy decisions on superannuation. Our report finds that many workers who ar...e carrying Australia through the pandemic will be forced to work well into their 70s if the legislated increase in superannuation is cut by the Morrison Government. The Government's attacks on super will mean more working people will retire in poverty.

24.01.2022 Workers have carried Australia through the pandemic. Support our hidden heroes. https://fortheworkers.org.au

23.01.2022 Happy Friday! Next week, is School Support Staff recognition week (September 7 -11). Its an important time for school communities to celebrate Business Managers, Administration Officers, Schools Officers, IT Officers, Science Technicians, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Agricultural Assistants, Unit Support Officers, Community Liaison Officers, Community Education Counsellors, Youth Support Coordinators, VET Coordinators and all school support staff who make sure every student has the opportunity to access great education! Here are resources that you can use to get ready for #SSSRW2020 https://hubs.ly/H0vyjB60 Its not too late to plan celebrations!

22.01.2022 Great news - you can now post links from our union website to Facebook again! Share this with your friends and remind them you can always stay in touch as a union member!

22.01.2022 Today, Alex Scott will be briefing members who are covered by the Core EB about the latest updates in the Public Service. If you are interested in attending, you can register here: https://hubs.ly/H0tS7WK0 If you arent able to make the scheduled time, please still register and we will send a recording of the briefing to you afterwards.

22.01.2022 Tomorrow is the first day of School Support Staff Recognition Week (7-11 September)! Do you know a School Support Staff member who has made a positive impact on your Childs learning experience at school? Say ThankQ and nominate them for the QSuper School Support Staff recognition week competition here: https://hubs.ly/H0vLwt80

22.01.2022 Sick leave protects workers and the community. Every employer should be supporting workers who call in sick, especially during a global pandemic. #ausunions https://hubs.ly/H0vM1wC0

19.01.2022 This School Support Staff Recognition Week we are celebrating the amazing School Support Staff who make education happen! This is Lucy. She is very passionate in her role as Community Liason Officer and loves working with families to make sure that children are getting the best education that they can at their school. Thank you for making education happen, Lucy! Do you know school support staff member at your school who is passionate about their work? Nominate them for the @QSuper Fund #SSSRW competition here: https://qsuper.qld.gov.au/misc/support-staff

18.01.2022 Megan is a Science Technician in her school. One of the roles of a science technician is to help assist in providing practical science experiences for high school students. Science technicians play such an important role in shaping our future scientists of tomorrow! Do you know a Science Technician? Nominate them for the QSuper Fund School Support Staff Recognition Week Competition this National Science Week here: https://qsuper.qld.gov.au/misc/support-staff

18.01.2022 Share if you are proud to be union!

17.01.2022 Yesterday morning, we held an all-member meeting for WMHHS staff to discuss the effects of COVID-19 in the workplace and to provide an update from our meeting with management which included information on PPEs, quarantine and the proposal of surveillance testing for staff.

16.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and kicks off 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Join us and take action today: https://www.unwomen.org//e/take-action/16-days-of-activism

16.01.2022 School Support Staff Recognition Week is on September 7 11. Only 3 weeks away! Its time to celebrate all of the hard work that Schools Support Staff do and the impact that they have on their schools community. #SSSRW2020

16.01.2022 Queensland Health members - get in quick! The survey closing date has been extended to 21 September to allow more members to have their say https://www.together.org.au/survey/ppe-in-queensland-health/

15.01.2022 Daniel is an IT Assistant at his school. New technology is constantly being integrated into classrooms that enhances learning experiences and creates new opportunities for students. This would not be possible without the work of IT Officers who monitor and maintain these systems and networks. This year, they have also had the important task of ensuring that students and staff are able to stay connected and online during COVID-19! Do you know an IT Officer or a school support staff worker who makes great education happen in schools? Nominate them for the @QSuper Fund School Support Staff Recognition Week Competition here: https://qsuper.qld.gov.au/misc/support-staff

15.01.2022 Happy Schools Support Staff Recognition Week! Schools and their communities have faced many challenges this year. Support Staff have played an essential role in making sure Queensland students have been able to continue to have access to great education. Thank you to Business Managers, Administration Officers, Schools Officers, IT Officers, Science Technicians, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Agricultural Assistants, Unit Support Offi...cers, Community Liaison Officers, Community Education Counsellors, Youth Support Coordinators, VET Coordinators and all our school support staff who make education happen! If you are a School Support Staff member, dont forget to send in your photos of how you are celebrating this week by sending a message to [email protected] or tagging #SSSRW2020 in your photos!

15.01.2022 We are excited to promote this great competition that QSuper is running to recognise the important work of School Support Staff for School Support Staff Recognition Week this year (Sep 7 11) . QSuper is inviting school communities to nominate a school support staff worker for the chance to win one of seven prize packs valued at $1000 for the school and a $200 voucher for the nominated support staff worker!! Thank you so much to QSuper for this wonderful initiative. Nominations can be made here: https://qsuper.qld.gov.au/misc/support-staff

13.01.2022 Its national science week! Our Together Scientist members work hard for our community in thousands of different ways every day. As we face the challenges of this global pandemic, its more important than ever that we acknowledge and thank our wonderful scientist members in the public and private sectors!

13.01.2022 We couldnt agree more with this editorial from the Courier-Mail! #heroes #gratitude

11.01.2022 Aviation workers need to be ready to get our planes back in the sky when the borders open up again, but without JobKeeper or AviationKeeper thousands could lose their jobs and our aviation industry will suffer. Email the PM and sign the petition: https://hubs.ly/H0GV5XJ0

11.01.2022 We’re in Canberra fighting against the Government’s dangerous IR omnibus bill. We need the Government to create a fairer system, not one where big business has more power to slash workers' wages and conditions. We need to stop this dangerous bill.

11.01.2022 Union members have won a 1.75% pay increase for public servants covered by the Core Agreement, dated from today. https://hubs.ly/H0vlZGk0

11.01.2022 Dont forget about this course - on next week! If you register on ASU Career Launchpad, you can access it online at any time.

11.01.2022 School support staff at Isis State High School were treated to an individually wrapped homemade cookie for #SSSRW2020!

11.01.2022 What a delicious spread put on for school support staff at Woree State Primary School for #SSSRW2020!

10.01.2022 After such a challenging year - in which Together delegates and members more than rose to the challenge - it was great to be able to hold our in-person Branch Conference in November 2020!

08.01.2022 Alex Scott is with delegates in Cairns today to launch Together Queenslands ad campaign about the important work of public servants in Queensland! #togetherqld #cairns

07.01.2022 Today is the last day of School Support Staff Recognition Week! Thank you to all of the amazing School Support Staff who make education happen. Heres Tony. He is a schools officer who does a lot of hard work hard to keep the school grounds and gardens looking great, maintain various equipment and facilities and creates safe spaces for students to play and learn in. Thank you for the work that you do Tony! Dont forget to put in your nominations for the @QSuper Fund competition here: https://qsuper.qld.gov.au/misc/support-staff and send your celebration photos to [email protected] or tag them with #SSSRW2020

07.01.2022 Welcome to the new Qantas Club where Qantas has cut their customer service staff and you'll now be lucky to get your hands on some instant coffee. The Qantas s...taff are what gives Qantas Club value. Travellers want a sense of luxury and service when they're flying - not to be left to fend for themselves. There is absolutely no value in letting these workers go. See more

06.01.2022 R U OK Day is a day of action to remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK?. The challenges in 2020 have made it more important for us to stay connected. Remember, theres more to say after R U OK. Continuing the conversation could change, or even save a life. #RUOKDay You can find out more information here: https://hubs.ly/H0vXmL40

06.01.2022 There's really nothing else to say other than we refuse to stand for it! Save super. Save our futures. https://www.megaphone.org.au/pe/get-super-working-for-women

05.01.2022 Check out these awesome Together members! Almost all administration members came out to meet last Friday at Gladstone Hospital. They discussed their concerns about vacant positions not being filled for vital front line roles. The group might look small, but they are fierce!! #strongertogether

03.01.2022 CSYW workers do an amazing job!

03.01.2022 The numbers say it all. Sign the petition to extend JobKeeper and JobSeeker https://hubs.ly/H0GV5vf0

03.01.2022 https://www.couriermail.com.au//50bddd8c203472b0f27632cc1a

02.01.2022 Tomorrow is RU OK? Day. Mental health is something we take very seriously which is why we have put together a number of courses for our members based specifica...lly around mental health both personally and in the workplace. TONIGHT we will be running our course on Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace: Understanding the Basics. We also have a range of readily available courses including: - Work Life Balance, Resilience, Stress Management and Self Care - Understanding Stress to Avoid Burnout - Bullying and Intimidation in the workplace To register or to find out more visit: www.asucareerlaunchpad.tln.org.au

02.01.2022 Join your union today. https://utm.io/uDpf

02.01.2022 Scott Morrison MUST continue JobKeeper for the aviation sector and stop the industry from collapsing. We need jobs to be protected so that when Australia is ready to fly, airlines workers are too. Email the PM today https://hubs.ly/H0GQsgw0

02.01.2022 Today is #wearitpurple day! For the last 10 years, the Wear it Purple organisation have been working to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ young people. Wear it Purple day is a day to raise awareness about sexuality and gender identity and challenge harmful social cultures. We should celebrate and promote inclusion in all community settings! If you are interested in more information or resources from the Wear it Purple organisation, you can go here: https://hubs.ly/H0v7JvT0

02.01.2022 Its been a very long wait for Queensland Health employees, but we have finally got a raft of new agreements certified! Excitingly, the list includes the first standalone agreement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health staff, as well as including clinical assistants under the HPDO agreement for the first time. Stay tuned for more important Queensland Health news soon!

01.01.2022 Queensland Health staff are working to keep everyone safe. It is obviously crucial that all Queensland Health staff have appropriate access to all necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). If you work in Queensland Health please fill in this survey about the availability of appropriate PPE. https://hubs.ly/H0vM4qV0

01.01.2022 A school support staff member could win $1000 for their school and a $200 voucher from QSuper if they are nominated for the QSuper School Support Staff Week Competition! A colleague, school community member, family member or friend can nominate a school support staff worker here: https://hubs.ly/H0vykQy0 All they have to do is tell QSuper, in 25 words or less, how the nominee has made great education happen in schools! You can nominate Business Managers, Administration Office...rs, Schools Officers, IT Officers, Science Technicians, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Agricultural Assistants, Unit Support Officers, Community Liaison Officers, Community Education Counsellors, Youth Support Coordinators, VET Coordinators and all our school support staff who make great education happen. Entries close on 13 September 2020, so get in quick! See more

01.01.2022 Tomorrow we are wearing purple to remind LGBTQIA+ young people that we support them and that we do not tolerate bullying and harassment based on sexuality or gender identity. No one should ever feel victimised because of who they are or who they love. Join us and #wearitpurple tomorrow (your Together purple shirt is a great option) to show your support! #wearethechange