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Health and Community Services Union (Tasmania)
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We're a community of over 11,000 Tasmanians working in aged care, disability services, health and community services. Authorised by State Secretary Robbie Moore.

  1. 30/09/2025

    Why the Hobart Clinic needs to stay open

    Mental health services in Tasmania are already hard to access, but we’re about to lose another 27 mental health beds as the Hobart Clinic is set to close its doors at the end of October. 2025. This is a devasting blow to both patients and staff, and it will place lives at risk. In this podcast, we hear from Mick, a former patient, and HACSU State Secretary Robbie Moore on the life-saving services the Clinic provides and why the Health Minister Bridget Archer should step up and keep the Hobart Clinic open.

    13 min

  2. 15/05/2025

    Save Tolosa Street Adult Mental Health Service

    We're fighting to protect essential mental health services in Tasmania as the Liberal government moves to privatise Tolosa Street Adult Mental Health Service. In this podcast, HACSU State Secretary Robbie Moore explains the impact the sale of this vital service will have on patients, workers and the community – and how you can help our campaign.

    10 min

  3. 15/05/2025

    HACSU's campaign for Reproductive Health Leave

    Reproductive health impacts everyone. That’s why we're campaigning for 12 days paid Reproductive Health Leave for ALL workers under the National Employment Standards. In a podcast recorded at last year’s HACSU Delegates Conference, we spoke with Kate Marshall, the Senior National Assistant Secretary of the HSU, who has been leading the charge to make RHL a reality.

    9 min

  4. 20/01/2025

    HACSU member update - December 2024

    2024 has been a year of big wins by HACSU members! In this vodcast, HACSU State Secretary Robbie Moore chats about some of those wins, looks ahead to some of what we’ll be fighting for in 2025, and shares his new year message to HACSU members.

    6 min

  5. 20/01/2025

    HSO review - HACSU members' big win

    HACSU public sector organiser Desmond talks us through a huge win members in our public hospitals achieved recently with the Health Services Officer (HSO) review. The changes represent major progress in recognising their qualifications, years of service, and the essential work they do every day.

    10 min
  6. Meet Christine Hansson - long-time HACSU member

    01/11/2024

    Meet Christine Hansson - long-time HACSU member

    Meet Christine - a HACSU nursing member for over 25 years who also sits on our Committee of Management. In this vodcast, Christine shares her reasons for becoming a nurse, the challenges associated with the profession, and one of her many HACSU highlights.

    6 min
  7. HACSU member update - October 2024

    28/10/2024

    HACSU member update - October 2024

    Our State Secretary Robbie Moore is back with our monthly member update – and there’s quite a bit to talk about! In this podcast, we get an update on: - HACSU’s expectations of Tasmania’s new Health Minister - recent industrial action by RHH cleaners and workers at TasIVF and Hobart Specialist Day Hospital - a huge win for medical imaging workers - upcoming industrial action by nurses at the North West Private Hospital - the Allied Health and PSUWA surveys ahead of bargaining

    8 min
  8. Meet Chris Webb - Senior Vice President of HACSU Tasmania

    17/10/2024

    Meet Chris Webb - Senior Vice President of HACSU Tasmania

    Meet the legendary Chris Webb, Senior Vice President of HACSU. In this podcast we learn more about Chris’ history and involvement with our union, as well as HACSU’s holiday homes and the purpose behind them, and significant victories achieved by HACSU over the years.

    5 min
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We're a community of over 11,000 Tasmanians working in aged care, disability services, health and community services. Authorised by State Secretary Robbie Moore.

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  • Creator
    Health and Community Services Union (Tasmania)
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Health and Community Services Union (Tasmania)
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