CPSU NSW members working at Australian Unity’s Sydney Lifestyle home care business, which has since come under the control of Life Without Barriers (LWB), are encouraged to seek union help if they face issues with over or underpayment.

In 2022, LWB took over the business unit from Australian Unity, with approximately 170 Disability Support Workers moving employers. Prior to the transfer, these employees were covered by the Australian Unity Care Administration Enterprise Agreement 2022. They now fall under the Social, Community Services, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award.

As part of an audit undertaken in 2023, LWB’s payroll team identified some underpayments and overpayments for staff. Once these issues were identified, the LWB Payroll team moved to ensure the errors did not repeat. LWB has found approximately 136 Sydney Lifestyle employees were impacted.

“Any member requiring assistance in this area is encouraged to contact the CPSU NSW,” said Industrial Officer Anthony Wright. “We are here to help with any aspect of the ownership transfer.”