Labor announces revamp to the SCHADS award if re-elected for Social, Community, Home Care and Disability workers

The Australian Services Union (ASU) SA+NT welcomes Labor’s pledge to revamp the SCHADS award for Social, Community, Home Care and Disability workers if re-elected.

Fighting for what’s right: Social, Community and Disability workers and employers lead the charge

The call for change in the Social, Community and Disability sector has just increased with a Skilled, Respected, Equal Alliance (SREA) between employers, organisations and workers joining together to push for a fairer future.

Zoe Stangoulis2 April 2025NDIS, ASU, South Australia, Northern Territory, Community Services, Disability

Stakes are high for NDIS Workers as Federal Election called for 3 May

The Federal Election was called this morning and the stakes for Community, Disability & NDIS workers couldn’t be higher.

Undervalued and overworked: Australian Services Union calls for recognition of NDIS Workers

Groundbreaking research from UNSW found Community & Disability Support Workers are overworked, undervalued, and underpaid. In 2024, the ASU as part of their Skilled, Respected, Equal Campaign launched a landmark case in the Fair Work Commission to end wage theft and fraud in the NDIS.

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