Keeping you covered to and from work

Member benefits Keeping you covered to and from work

By Natalie Blewitt Growth Team Coordinator

Rosemary Richards Scholarship 2020 There are a number of reasons why people join and remain a member of the SSTUWA. During the year, we will be highlighting some of the reasons why SSTUWA membership is so important. In this edition, we will be taking a closer look at Journey Cover. If you have an accident whilst travelling to, or from, work that results in your inability to work, you may be entitled to a benefit for lost income. Journey Cover Insurance is provided to all financial members of the SSTUWA. The SSTUWA Journey Cover insurance policy has been designed to provide cover for members during their commute between work and home. Workers’ Compensation does not cover accidents to and from work. This covers the gap in Workers’ Compensation cover, giving peace of mind that in the event of an injury, members can expect income protection. Cover can apply to a variety of commuting methods including, but not limited to, the use of motor vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, trains and walking. Journey Cover insurance now goes a step further to provide members with cover during lunch breaks, should an injury fall outside of Workers’ Compensation cover. It is important to note that members are not required to firstly exhaust their annual leave or sick leave before receiving weekly benefit payments under the Journey Cover policy. The SSTUWA Journey Cover policy has a nil excess period, allowing payments to start immediately following the acceptance of a claim. Should a member take sick leave or other paid leave and entitlements until the claim is accepted, Journey Cover will reimburse the employer so the leave entitlements are reinstated. Members are advised to contact SSTUWA Member Assist as soon as possible

Rosemary Richards was a proud feminist, unionist and educator. A trailblazing leader, she was committed to advancing gender equality across the AEU. In her memory, the Rosemary Richards Scholarship continues her legacy by building the capacity of women as activists and leaders. Applications are now open for the 2020 Rosemary Richards Scholarship, of which SSTUWA women members are eligible for. This is an opportunity for an AEU woman member with an idea for an innovative project, research or study experience that will increase her skills and experience in the union’s work at a state/territory, national or international level. By extension, it should also support the AEU’s women members. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 and is intended to cover all project expenses including, but not limited to, travel, attendance at conferences, workplace visits, training and developmental opportunities, work-shadowing, research, project design and implementation.

following a potential claim – and before electing to take annual leave or sick leave – for additional information and advice. Journey Cover is another example of how the SSTUWA has got you covered!

This information is a general summary and is not part of the insurance agreement. This material is to be read in conjunction with, and does not override the current policy wording and/or schedule.

All women AEU branch or associated body members are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications are to be sent to the SSTUWA office and will be considered against the selection criteria. One application from WA will be endorsed by the SSTUWA selection panel and forwarded to the AEU Federal Office. Application forms and further information are available by visiting bit.ly/2UiDPce The submission deadline for application forms is 1 May 2020.