Stop the Cuts to ATLAS
The NSW Government has recently announced drastic changes to ATLAS funding which threatens to reduce services.
- Funding cut by an estimated $9million per year.
- Reduced staffing and less access to quality services.
- Disability service workers facing job losses & increased Occupational Health and Safety risks.
The Union supports industry calls for an immediate moratorium on the implementation of the changes and seeks that a thorough consultation process be undertaken to ensure that future PSO/ATLAS reform initiatives improve not lessen the quality of such services.
The Union is committed to working for better quality training and support services for people with a disability to meaningfully participate in the community. This can't be achieved by slashing funding and reducing staffing levels.
UPCOMING ATLAS CAMPAIGN ACTIONS
31 August
Parliament House Question Time
Macquarie St, Sydney
2.15pm to 5pm
More Info Contact: 9686-4155
1 September
DADHC Consumers, Families and Carers Forum
Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club,
93 - 97 Spring St Bondi Junction
10am to 12.30pm
7 September
Protest @ State Cabinet Meeting in Wollongong
Civic Plaza (next to IPAC)
Burelli St Wollongong
9am sharp (Wear blue)
22 September
DAY of ACTION - State wide Community Protest
RALLY @ PARLIAMENT HOUSE
12 Noon Macquarie St Sydney (More info to come!)
If you can help with the Campaign please contact Yvette or Jim at the ASU office on 9310-4000.
For further information
Contact: Organiser - Jim Piotrowski
Phone: 9310-4000
Email: jim@asu.org.au
WWW: http://asuservices.labor.net.au/
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