The PSA has been running training sessions on the Workload Planner for Child Protection Workers working in Community Services.

The sessions, held throughout the state in both Community Services Centres and online, are designed to show members how the Planner can better measure workload, avoiding overwork and burnout.

“We want members to join us and take control of their workload,” said Senior Organiser Belinda Tsirekas, herself a former Child Protection Worker. “With the new Child Protection Award now in effect, we are urging all members to actively use the current Workload Planner.

“The culture of dedicated staff going above and beyond impacts wellbeing and prevents meaningful change for the wider workforce and, most importantly, for the children, young people and families of NSW.”

The union believes when members use the Planner, they can produce clear evidence to the Manager Casework, Manager Client Services, Directors, and Executive District Directors that there are not enough workers to meet the workload.

Meetings were held throughout the state, including at Gosford (pictured above) and Leeton (pictured below).

“Members who would like to hold a training session on the Workload Planner in their workplace should email Organiser Andrea Cartwright at [email protected] or contact their Delegate,” said Ms Tsirekas.

“It pays to be union.”