Vhia Weekly Podcast

In Episode 289, Duncan Baulch is joined by Erin Southwell, Deputy Director of Nursing - Access, Coordination and Specialist Services at South West Healthcare. They discuss the implementation, success and response to South West Healthcare's Transition to Acute Program. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 288, Stuart and Tim discuss a significant decision coming from the Fair Work Commission with respect to Aged Care. It’s a landmark decision concerning the setting of rates and gender equity and, given the level of member interest, we wanted to draw attention to it.  Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 287, Daniel Pullin and Bree Marinier host the first of three Closing Loopholes podcasts, focussing on the Acts themselves and the changes that have already occurred as part of the changes. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 286, Duncan Baulch is joined by Megan Hoffmann, the Director of Nursing Workforce at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. They discuss Royal Melbourne Hospital's approach to centralised recruitment and provide advice for members approaching this area. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 285, Duncan Baulch is joined by Adjunct Professor Shane Crowe, Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Health. They discuss Western Health’s ‘Workforce Data Journey’ and provide advice for members approaching this area. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 284, Bree Marinier and Maddi Batchelor discuss some key provisions within the New Maintenance Agreement. The discussion is focused around on-call & recall, breaks (including breaks between periods of work) and travelling, relocation & distant work. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 283, Bree Marinier and Maddi Batchelor discuss some key areas of the new Maintenance Agreement relating to the scope/coverage of the Agreement. This includes a discussion around the capital works initiative clause and the introduction of new study leave entitlements.  Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 282, Bree Marinier and Maddi Batchelor discuss the other priority implementation items within the new Maintenance Agreement, including superannuation on unpaid leave and the increase to an employee’s annual leave entitlement. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 281, Bree Marinier and Maddi Batchelor discuss the entitlements under the proposed Maintenance Agreement 2023 that the Department of Health has requested be implemented before Fair Work Commission approval. This podcast supports the material provided to members in Bulletin 2966.   Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 280, Senior Workplace Relations Consultant Georgia Dillon and Workplace Relations Consultant Madeleine White, delve into the world of alternative dispute resolution in the public health sector. They focus on VHIA's experience with the first independent dispute resolution panel process under the Mental Health Agreement. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 279, Yvonne Urpis and Maddi Batchelor discuss upcoming public holidays and Bulletin 2955, which is available on the VHIA website and the VHIA Viva Engage Network. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 278, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle provide an overview of the recent ANMF Log of claims. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 277, Emma Scott and Bree Marinier discuss the inter-agency Gender-Based Standing Committee that was established this year. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 276, Stuart McCullough and Georgia Dillon discuss the guidance released by the Australian Human Rights Commission addressing the recent legislative changes and new obligations that have been placed on employers in Australia. These changes are crucial in the ongoing fight to eliminate workplace sex discrimination and harassment. Additional resources are available here. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 275, Stuart McCullough and Tim Nagle discuss VHIA’s position paper on the consolidation of agreements, the issues of complexity and equity as well as member feedback. The paper was distributed to members in Bulletin 2939. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 274, Stuart McCullough and Daniel Pullin discuss the commencement of the Ministerial Review of the Systems of Work and Employment Arrangements for Public Hospital Medical Staff. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 273, Stuart McCullough is joined by Grant Forsyth (Director of Workplace Relations – AMA, CEO of ASMOF Victoria) to discuss the climate change terms of the Doctors in Training and Medical Specialists Agreements. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 272, Stuart McCullough and Sharlini Jayadeva discuss the changes to the Fair Work Act which limits the use of fixed term contracts.This podcast supports the material provided to members in Bulletin 2943.  Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 271, Stuart McCullough and Sharlini Jayadeva take a closer look at the Fair Work Act’s new Intractable Bargaining Declaration provisions. Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 270, Stuart McCullough and Sharlini Jayadeva discuss a recent Fair Work Commission Case: Suzie Cheikho v Insurance Australia Group Services Limited (2023) FWC 1792. An Employee was dismissed due to misconduct, which included the lack of keystrokes on their keyboard, while they worked from home.  Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.