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As advised in previous PSA briefs, the Government has proposed that there should be a single statewide paediatric service.

This was to be formed under the auspices of the Department of Health (DH), & Speech Pathologists would transfer from DECS to an Incorporated Health Unit under the Health Act.

PSA has been involved in discussions with the Health Department's Union Consultative Group which is made up of officers from DH & DECS to provide information and formulate HR Principles to assist in this process.

PSA has also formed a Speech Pathologist Industrial Committee to consult with and seek advice from during this process.

PSA last met with the Health Department's Union Consultative Group on Wednesday 7 July  where a number of concerns were tabled. To date the PSA is disappointed at the lack of detail with which we have been provided.

The PSA has continually asked questions so that we can clarify the service model which the Government intends to implement.

PSA understands that some of the work groups that have been formed, have provided  executive summaries and that a draft Service Model has been developed although not yet released.

The PSA will continue to meet with our Industrial Committee. The next meeting is scheduled in late July in preparation for the next meeting with the Health  Department's Union Consultative Group on the 4 August. The PSA will advise members of  progress when we receive further details.

It is important for members to be aware that the PSA has not agreed to any proposals by the government and is insisting on full consultation & advice before any recommendations can be made to PSA members.