Health and Community Services Union (HACSU)

20/02/2026

Zelda is a staunch union advocate who has worked in disability for 13 years. Watch this video to learn how being a Disability Support Worker is “much more complicated than people think”. 💜🧡

These vital workers are all too often overlooked. The State and Federal government need to stop passing the buck and start meeting their moral obligations to vulnerable Australians who deserve dignity, respect, and quality of life.

Head to the YouTube link in bio to see more.

To find out more info visit savdisability.org. ✊

20/02/2026

Today is International Mental Health Nurses Day, recognising the vital frontline care that mental health nurses provide to our communities.

Day in and day out mental health nurses work tirelessly to deliver specialty care crucial to the wellbeing of all Australians.

HACSU is the only specialist union for Mental Health Nurses in Australia. Today and everyday, we are proud to celebrate these critical members of our mental health workforce and thank them for their contributions. 💙🫶

19/02/2026

Throwback to when HACSU Disability members last took protected action. 8 YEARS AGO! ✊️

Tomorrow marks a major milestone for Disability Workers across the nation as Aruma members commence protected industrial action from 6AM, for the first time in almost a decade. Members have chosen not to back down in the face of roadblocks from service providers, the State and Federal governments and are staying strong to demand more - this historical snap, is an important reminder that when we fight, we win! 💜🧡

📣🚩Click here to check out our Aruma Action Hub: https://buff.ly/NTSBWVZ

17/02/2026

from HACSU Campaign Delegates who have been charging through their list of campaign site visits. ✊️

We've been spreading the word about our upcoming snap rallies and other ways to get involved. Find out more via our campaign website buff.ly/o3bUJQ1.

We're keen to get out to your site to chat about the disability sector, so make sure you get in touch with us if you'd like us to come out! 💜🧡

To organise a site visit, contact romanc@hacsu.asn.au

14/02/2026

Disability Support Workers love their jobs and work tirelessly to provide quality care to participants. Right now, the disability sector is facing cuts that threaten participants homes and safety. Families are being left in the dark and workers are faced with uncertainty for the future of their careers. 💔

These issues come as a result of the Victorian Government subsidy for Group Homes ending on the 31st of December, as well as increasing strain on the NDIS.

HACSU is holding a series of events to build a united front. We encourage all members, participants and their families to get involved. Visit savedisability.org to find one near you. ✊

For more videos go to http://www.youtube.com/ 🧡💜

12/02/2026

11/02/2026

Our annual HACSU Women’s Forum has officially SOLD OUT! May this serve us as a powerful reminder of what happens when union women come together for a cause.

If you missed out, don’t worry - you can still add your name to the waitlist. If spots become available, waitlisted members will be added on a first-in basis.

To everyone who has registered - thank you for showing up, supporting one another, and backing strong women in our union.

Join the waitlist here: https://buff.ly/aHlUFhU

11/02/2026

HACSU Delegates have been busy getting out to Disability Houses across the State to talk about our campaign, let members know about their rights and get signatures for our petition. As we're in the thick of our Disability Campaign it's crucial that members have the resources to support them in our fight! 💜🧡

For petitions and campaign materials to be hand delivered to your worksite get in touch with your Area Organiser or Roman at romanc@hacsu.asn.au. ✍️

To find out more info visit save.disability.org.

07/02/2026

While most of us are spending time with our families this weekend, Participants and their families are being left without support as Group Homes close across the state. 💔

Disability Support Worker Patrick has been Paul’s carer for over 15 years. Now their relationship could be threatened by the Disability Crisis, after the Victorian Government's Group Home Subsidy ended on the 31st of December. Workers, participants and families are being left without support as group homes close across the state. Vulnerable Victorians and their support workers need an immediate guarantee from the State government that their rights and livelihoods will be protected in 2026 and into the future.

Quality of care increases when workers and participants can create lasting relationships based on trust and understanding, just like Patrick and Paul have. The sector needs a funding model that supports secure careers for workers and consistent care for participants. Visit savedisability.org to take action now. ✊💜🧡

Jacinta Allan Lizzie Blandthorn Jess Wilson MP Tim Bull MP

06/02/2026

Disability houses are closing all across the state and workers and the people they support are being left in despair about the security of their future.

Support workers across Victoria are standing together for respect, security, and properly funded disability services - because when we stand together, we win.

Our members will continue fighting to protect our sector. Participants, their families, and carers deserve better.

Stand with support workers, like this team from Bendigo, and call on the Government to act NOW to save our sector!

Visit savedisability.org for more info.

05/02/2026

Allied health students complete long, unpaid placements while workforce shortages grow across the sector.

It’s why we’re campaigning to extend paid placements to all allied health students.

Find out why supporting students during placement matters and how you can help: https://buff.ly/pdvbk6x

04/02/2026

VicHealth has a 40 year history of independent and innovative health promotion – championing life-saving to***co control reforms, establishing and funding nationally recognised health programs like SunSmart and Quit Victoria, and so much more.

But now, the state government is taking the side of powerful to***co and gambling lobbies and planning to end VicHealth's independence.

HACSU stands with CPSU Vic and Friends of VicHealth in the fight to keep this vital service independent.

Want to get involved? Join the letter writing campaign: https://buff.ly/YJY0XUl