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Adult Community Mental Health Service

Reform and Workload Grievance Update

In 2021, the ANMF will continue to meet with members and consult with management on behalf of members in relation to the Tasmanian Mental Health Reform Project (TMHRP). Presently a response to feedback received in relation to proposed changes is being reviewed by members and the ANMF. Additional responses specifically to three letters sent by the ANMF are currently being reviewed and an email update will be sent to members with the details of these responses in the coming days. The latest update detailing the most recent changes, can be seen here.

A meeting is scheduled for Friday 8 January 2021 for the purpose of discussing the response to feedback provided and to give members the opportunity to provide a response to the proposals. The ANMF acknowledges that this has been a long and slow process for our members, but we are pleased that parties have been consulting in good faith. That being said, the ANMF are committed to achieving the very best outcomes for our members and we will not hesitate to escalate outstanding matters if it should become necessary. If you have any questions, please contact our Member Support Team or ANMF Organiser Jenna Bowling via email here.

Roy Fagan Centre

The ANMF are aware of the announcement of an independent inquiry into concerns raised by family members of patients at the Roy Fagan Centre (RFC). The ANMF sent an email to members on January 4 regarding the ways in which we can be of assistance throughout the inquiry and in providing industrial support. Please see the latest update here.

The ANMF understand that this could be a stressful time and encourage members to speak to their manager if they are experiencing stress. We also remind members of the 24/7 confidential phone counselling service available through Nurse and Midwife Support on 1800 677 877. Additionally, if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact our Member Support Team.

Mental Health Inpatient Unit (MHIU)

WHS Group and Workload Form Update

The ANMF have been a member of the Mental Health Inpatient Unit K2W K3W (MHIU) Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Work Health and Safety (WHS) Reference Group, as an agreed outcome from our last Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC) conference on 18 November 2020. Meetings occurred weekly until 16 December 2020. An update on the progress of the MHIU CCTV WHS Reference Group was sent to members via email on 18 December 2020. You can read the update here.

A Workload Form is currently available for members to fill in and return if they experience or notice any workload related matters while on shift. You can find this form, along with the most recent update sent to members via email here.

The ANMF have arranged a meeting with members for Thursday 14 January 2021. At this meeting, we will review the outcomes of the MHIU CCTV WHS Reference group and will also discuss findings of the ANMF Workload Form. Please be reminded to continue submitting this form until the 14 January meeting. If you have any questions, please contact our Member Support Team or ANMF Organiser Jenna Bowling via email here.

Updates correct as at 7 January 2021.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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Member Support Team: The ANMF Tasmanian Branch is 8000 plus members strong! Supporting nurses, midwives, and care workers as the only union in Tasmania employing nurses and care workers to represent members. This is why our Organisers and Member Support Team are uniquely positioned to understand your experiences, represent you in your workplace, and offer industrial advice that’s relevant to you. Please contact our Member Support Team if you need workplace support, would like to discuss any matters or raise a concern. Alternatively, you can send an email outlining your concerns to our team - membersupport@anmftas.org.au. Email is the preferred and fastest way of contacting the team, however if your matter is urgent, please phone (03) 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 if you are outside of Hobart.
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