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Peak Organisations
Aged and Community Care Victoria Ltd.
ACCV is the leading peak body for
aged care in Victoria, resulting from the amalgamation of the
Victorian Association of Health and Extended Care and Aged Care
Association of Victoria Ltd.
Australian Education Union
The AEU is a federally registered
union that represents the public education sector throughout
Australia. Nationally it has in excess of 160,000 members.
Australian Nursing Federation (VIC)
The ANF was established in 1924. The
ANF is the national union for nurses and the largest professional
nursing organisation in Australia. The ANF's core business is the
industrial and professional representation of nurses and nursing
through the activities of a national office and branches in every
State and Territory.
Australian Services Union
Representing the interests of
approximately 140,000 members across the country, the Australian
Services Union - better known as the ASU - is one of the largest
trade unions in Australia. Formed in 1993 as an amalgamation of a
number of unions, including the FCU, the MEU and the MOA, the ASU
operates in areas as diverse as local government, energy, water,
public transport, , shipping, travel, ports, social and community
services, information technology and the private sector clerical and
administrative area.
Centre for Excellence in Child and Family
Welfare Inc.
CfE provides representation,
professional development, research, policy and program advice,
publications and resources for 90 community service organisations in
the child, youth and family services sector of Victoria.
Community and Public Sector Union
CPSU (PSU Group) is one of the most
active and innovative unions in Australia. Membership is open to
employees in a wide range of industries including the public sector,
telecommunications, call centres, employment services, commercial
broadcasting, the aviation industry and science and research. CPSU's
members include people doing work in the areas of administration,
sales, engineering, communications, information technology,
technical, scientific research, broadcasting, and many others.
Disability In-Service Training Support Services Inc. (DISTSS)
DISTSS’ primary purpose is to enhance
the lives and work participation of people with disabilities. It
fulfils this purpose by delivering services directly to people with
disabilities and by working with the staff of agencies which provide
support services.
National
Disability Services
NDS is the national industry
association for disability services, representing over 600
not-for-profit organisations. Collectively, NDS’ members operate
several thousand services for Australians with all types of
disability. NDS’ members range in size from small support groups to
large multi-service organisations, and are located in every State
and Territory across Australia.
Health and Community Services Union
HACSU is a Victorian branch of the
Health Services Union of Australia (HSUA). HSUA is registered
organisation under the provisions of the Australian Workplace
Relations Act 1996. HACSU represents the majority of staff employed
in psychiatric, intellectual disability and alcohol and drug
services in Victoria.
Health Services Union
The Health Services Union is a
specialist health union with over 70,000 members working in all
areas of healthcare across the country. The membership of the union
includes doctors, nurses and allied health professionals such as
physiotherapists and radiographers, ambulance officers, clerical and
administrative staff, managers and support staff.
Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union
(Ambulance Division)
With over 137,000 members and four
per cent growth last year, the LHMU is one of Australia's largest,
and largest growing, Unions. LHMU members work in a wide range of
occupations including hospitality, property services, health,
manufacturing and community services.
Municipal Association of Victoria
The Municipal Association of Victoria
is the peak representative and advocacy body for Victoria's 79
councils. The MAV was formed in 1879 and the Municipal Association
Act 1907 anointed the MAV the official voice of local government in
Victoria.
Private Hospitals Association Vic.
As the peak body for private
hospitals, the APHA represents the full spectrum of health care
services for private hospitals and day surgery facilities,
encompassing all surgical and medical specialty areas, including
accident and emergency, acute care, rehabilitation and psychiatry.
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria
VICSERV is the peak body for
Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation and Support Services in
Victoria, Australia.
Victorian Council of Social Service
VCOSS, established in 1946, is the
peak independent coordinating body of the social and community
services sector. VCOSS raises awareness of the existence, causes and
effects of poverty and inequality, and advocate for the development
of a sustainable, fair and equitable society. As well as promoting
the well being of those experiencing disadvantage, and contributing
to initiatives seeking to create a more just society, VCOSS also
provides a strong, non-partisan voice for the community sector.
Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Originally
formed in 1851, VECCI is
Victoria's most influential employer group. Servicing more than
15,000 members, clients and customers, VECCI is an independent,
non-government body formed by the business community specifically to
represent business needs
Victorian Healthcare Association Ltd.
The Victorian Healthcare Association
is the major peak body representing the interests of the public
healthcare sector in Victoria. Our members are public hospitals,
rural and regional health services, community health services and
aged care facilities. Established since 1938, VHA promotes the
interests of its members.
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