HSU COVID-19 Hub
Important information for HSU members
Advice & information for working alongside COVID-19
As the situation is evolving rapidly, we encourage you to bookmark this page & revisit it regularly.
UPDATE: There are new COVID-19 restrictions in place for the Greater Sydney region, for more information on this CLICK HERE.
For information regarding COVID-19 vaccination for health workers, please CLICK HERE.
If you are experiencing any symptoms, please get tested.
For testing locations in NSW CLICK HERE.
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From the SecretaryAged Care Roving Vaccination Clinics Update
The Department of Health has released its list of ‘in reach’ clinics up to 7 August. You can see this list at this link. …
August 4, 2021
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From the Secretary
Sydney Dental Hospital: Your Union is still here
The HSU has been made aware that a number of changes have taken place at Sydney Dental Hospital due to COVID-19. Please be assured…
August 3, 2021
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From the Secretary
RPA Vaccinations Update
Your HSU RPA General Sub Branch recently wrote to the Chief Executive, Sydney Local Health District, asking for HSU members to be fast-tracked to receive COVID-19…
August 3, 2021
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HSU Newsroom
Regional NSW residents having jab appointments cancelled so Sydney students can get vaccinated
A Current Affair, 3 August 2021 Residents in regional NSW are frustrated their coronavirus vaccine appointments are being cancelled so Year 12 students…
August 3, 2021
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HSU Newsroom
HSU Secretary Gerard Hayes talks to Steve Price re COVID situation
Southern Cross Media, 30 July 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSzrk4KQnU4
July 30, 2021
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From the Secretary
COVID survey: How are you travelling?
Survey here Once again, we find a large part of NSW’s population dealing with an outbreak that at this point is not looking…
July 30, 2021
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From the Secretary
HSU COVID-specific support mailbox
Understandably, very many members have been seeking advice and support from the HSU at this critical time. The Union is committed to helping…
July 30, 2021
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HSU Newsroom
ICU cases reach highest level as non-urgent surgery suspended at major hospitals
Sydney Morning Herald, 29 July 2021 Non-urgent elective surgery has been suspended in at least three major Sydney hospitals as COVID-19 exposures take…
July 29, 2021
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From the Secretary
Temporary Closure Disability Day Programs
Last night the NSW Government announced that Disability Day Programs located in the Greater Sydney region (Metro Sydney, Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour) should…
July 28, 2021
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HSU NewsroomAmbulance with COVID positive patient turned away by RPA hospital
7 News, 28 July 2021 An ambulance with a COVID positive patient was turned away from RPA Hospital last night and was forced…
July 28, 2021
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From the Secretary
An extra 2,000 vaccinations for ACT aged care workers
Right now, less than one third of Canberran residential aged care workers have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. This is despite you and your…
July 26, 2021
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From the Secretary
Roving vaccination clinics across Sydney
Since the vaccination rollout began in aged care, the Health Services Union has been advocating for you and your colleagues to have the option of receiving…
July 26, 2021
