The PSA CPSU NSW is not only there for members with any workplace or industrial issues, it is available for when life outside of work takes the wrong turn.
“Significant illness, mental health, and addictions can impact all aspects of our lives when they affect us, our family members or our co-workers,” said Assistant General Secretary Troy Wright. “It is crucial to reach out for help, and your union is one reliable avenue of help.”
Osara Health
If a cancer diagnosis has affected you or someone close to you, Osara Health is an organisation the PSA CPSU NSW has partnered with that can offer cancer care by providing people with access to digital tools, dedicated health coaching and evidence-based educational resources, assisting them to feel supported, informed and in control of health outcomes and their wellbeing.
PSA CPSU NSW members and immediate family members can enrol themselves confidentially, or the union can refer them directly. The Cancer Coach educational tool provides support and a behaviour change program designed by oncologists to help people take back control of their own cancer care and work towards more positive outcomes. Cancer Caregivers is suggested for people looking after loved ones living with cancer, and will help them improve their clinical outcomes, with support and information.
Gidget Foundation Australia
The union is also there for you when the difficulties of pregnancy and a new baby affect more than just work hours. The Gidget Foundation has locations all across Sydney and regional NSW. For financial PSA CPSU NSW members there are 10 free individual psychological counselling services delivered face-to-face or via the Start Talking telehealth program.
It also provides support to those who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy, baby or have difficulty conceiving.
Foundation House
If there is anything that doesn’t discriminate along any racial or socio-political grounds it is substance misuse. Unions have long recognised that workplace discipline is not an appropriate response to these types of problems. Treatment is, though. And Foundation House was established by unions, for union members and their families.
Foundation House is an alcohol, drug and gambling treatment centre offering 28-day residential rehabilitation services and ongoing support through continuing outpatient counselling and relapse prevention. Confidentiality is completely assured, and PSA CPSU NSW financial members will get priority placement.
Details on how to access all these benefits are available on the PSA and CPSU NSW websites.
The Public Service Association of NSW and Community and Public Sector Union (SPSF Group) NSW Branch acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and the places in which we live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders, past, present and future. We recognise the unique cultural and spiritual relationship and celebrate the contributions of first nations peoples to Australia.