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Members’ matters
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The team in Member Assist answers some of members’ most commonly asked questions
I am the new union rep at Member Assist Qwith my school. Do I get time off from my work to represent members?
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The employer must recognise the authorisation of the SSTUWA and Principals’ Federation of WA representatives in the department and must provide them with the following:
a) Paid time off from normal duties to perform their functions as a union representative such as organising, recruiting, individual grievance handling, collective bargaining, involvement in the branch and to attend union business in accordance with this clause and the department’s Industrial Relations Advice 6 of 2009 (see opposite page). The department will consult with the unions regarding any proposed changes to this Industrial Relations Advice.
I have a family and Q domestic violence issue ongoing. What steps can I take for assistance?
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Recommended steps:
Know Your Rights
KYR
1. Nominate and inform a support person, such as the women’s contact officer or union representative.
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2. Consider applying for a violence restraining order. Visit bit.ly/VROapplication or search Violence Restraining Order application at: magistratescourt.wa.gov.au 3. Meet with the school leader and the support person and provide information and some evidence of the family and domestic violence issue. 4. Request any adjustments needed in the workplace. (The police can give advice on this.)
Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline 9223 1188 | 1800 007 339 Free 24-hour support and counselling for women experiencing family and domestic violence. Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline 9223 1199 | 1800 000 599 Free 24-hour telephone information, referral and counselling service for men to help them change their violent behaviour towards their partner.
5. Give as much notice as possible when taking leave.
Kids Helpline
6. Meet periodically with the support person.
Free, confidential 24-hour telephone and online counselling service for five to 25-year-olds in Australia.
Resources 1800RESPECT If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence:
1800 55 1800
Women’s Council on Family and Domestic Violence www.womenscouncil.com.au
Call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visit 1800respect.org.au
Youth Say No
Police (non-emergency)
Australian Human Rights Commission
131 444
Fact Sheet: Domestic and Family Violence – a Workplace Issue, a Discrimination Issue bit.ly/DomesticViolenceFactSheet
Emergency only 000 Crisis Care 9223 1111 | 1800 199 008 Free 24-hour telephone information and referral service for people in crisis needing urgent help.
www.youthsayno.wa.gov.au
Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491 | www.ntv.org.au For men dealing with family and domestic violence matters.
Further queries and support
Have a question? A full compilation of Know Your Rights information sheets are available on the SSTUWA website and app.
• Speak with your union representative or women’s contact officer.
Schools: sstuwa.org.au/schoolsKYR | TAFE: visit sstuwa.org.au/TAFEkyr
• Contact Member Assist: (08) 9210 6060 memberassist@sstuwa.org.au
You can also speak with your union rep and contact Member Assist: (08) 9210 6060 | 1800 106 683 | memberassist@sstuwa.org.au
Western Teacher June 2020
• Visit sstuwa.org.au
