Women’s Conference 2025 gave attendees the chance to peruse some of the many member benefits on offer for PSA CPSU NSW members.

Conference saw a presentation from Jennifer Langton of Aged Care Steps, which is a new benefit, offering discounts for those members looking for care facilities for older people.

Through the collective strength of the PSA and the buying power of Union Shopper, members can access genuine savings and make their dollar work harder. Because Union Shopper provides access to a range of goods and services across a whole range of living requirements, small weekly savings can add up to a big difference over the year.

By way of example, a four-person household could potentially save $2500 a year with Union Shopper.

Saving money isn’t about missing out. It’s about shopping smarter. Union Shopper has many ways to get ahead:

• Groceries: save up to 5 per cent every time you shop at Woolworths, Coles or IGA.
• Fuel: cut costs with discounted Ampol and 7-Eleven fuel cards.
• Home upgrades: get ‘member-only’ pricing at The Good Guys Commercial and JB Hi-Fi Business.
• Car servicing: save up to 12.5 per cent on tyres and mechanical work through mycar.
• Get away for less: save on Hertz car hire, hotel bookings and local attractions.
• Workwear: up to 25 per cent off selected gear at Hip Pocket Workwear.
• Dining out: discounted and 2 for 1 restaurant offers right across Australia.
• Family fun: cheaper movies, experiences, and more.

If a member has a specific make and model of appliance they can call Union Shopper, which will find the best deal available for them.

Other member discounts are available directly with retailers, including Shoes2u, Paul Denny Conveyancing, Citizen Watches, Mizuno activewear and Raging Waters theme park. Visitors to PSA House can also get a discount if they dine at the nearby Primi Italian restaurant.

Australian Mutual Bank also offers members competitive rates on banking products such as home loans and credit cards.

Maxxia has salary-packaging plans that are fully approved by the Australian Tax Office. These let you pay for certain expenses like everyday costs of living, such as the purchase of a car, with money from members’ salary before tax.

The PSA CPSU NSW does more than look after members’ workplace needs. It has partnered with a number of organisations to assist members in times of need.

The Gidget Foundation assists the one in five mothers and one in 10 fathers who experience postnatal depression and anxiety. If required, members will receive a minimum of 10 free individual psychological counselling sessions per year to help them deal with the big changes brought on by a new addition to the family.

Foundation House is a treatment centre, offering a 28-day residential rehabilitation service free to union members and their immediate family members who are dealing with alcohol, drug and gambling issues.

The Welfare Rights Centre is a community legal centre dealing with social security matters, assisting members having issues agencies such as Centrelink. The PSA CPSU NSW also deals with the Workers Health Centre, which is an accredited rehabilitation provider with a medical rehabilitation team.

Access to legal services can be expensive. The PSA CPSU NSW works alongside with McNally Jones Staff Lawyers, offering a free legal consultation for non-industrial matters, plus a free will-writing service.

The PSA CPSU NSW also has a number of insurance deals for members, including coverage on journeys to and from work. Members also have access to a personal injury insurance policy, which can be extended to immediate family members for just $11 a year.

Members also have access to an income-protection policy provided through WageCover and can get discounts on selected insurance products offered by Stella.

“Joining our union gives you more than peace of mind in the workplace,” said Member Services Manager Kym Ward (pictured with some of the benefit providers). “But our benefits make membership even more worthwhile.

“It pays to be union.”