The NSW government has proposed a portable long service scheme for community services.

A portable scheme would recognise a worker’s continuous employment in the sector, even when they change employer, meaning that workers do not forfeit their long service leave when they change jobs.

NSW already has two portable schemes for the building and contract cleaning industries, where work is primarily contract or project based. However, these provisions don't exist in the community services sector.
Your sector plays a vital role in promoting community inclusion and wellbeing but faces challenges that can impact long-term security such as short-term funding arrangements. By providing access to long service leave benefits based on industry-wide service, rather than service with individual employers, the government believes the scheme will greatly improve access to leave and help attract and retain skilled workers.

It's important that as HSU members you have your say on this proposal! A public consultation on the draft Bill is open until 30 April 2024 - your responses to this survey will inform the HSU's proposal.
You can read more HERE.

So, make sure you have your say!

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* 1. Your details (This information will remain confidential to the union)

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* 2. How long have you worked in the disability sector?

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* 3. How many disability employers have you worked for?

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* 4. If you have had worked for multiple employers, how many years did you work for each?

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* 5. Have you ever qualified for long service leave?

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* 6. A portable Long Service Leave scheme will recognise a worker’s continuous employment in the sector, even when they change employer, meaning that workers do not forfeit their long service leave when they change employer. Is this something that would benefit you?

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* 7. How would a portable Long Service Leave scheme benefit you?

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