NEWS-HR

Scope (Vic) Ltd now has to cope with a (s.604 – Appeal of decisions) instigated by Sekirski. The Fair Work Commission Full Bench in Court 1 – Level 6 will rehear the dispute at 9am in Melbourne.

Vivir Healthcare Pty Ltd has to explain a (s.394 – Application for unfair dismissal remedy) to Commissioner Harper-Greenwell (Nicholls).

QML Pathology is facing a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) lodged by staffer Hooper.

Dr Allan Clarke has launched a (s.604 – Appeal of decisions) against ex-employee Ham.

Cabrini Health Limited is to defend a s.372 (Application to deal with other contravention disputes) lodged by a staff member (Nie).

The APY Lands health service which employed murdered outback nurse Gayle Woodford says it is confident the Federal Government will provide further funding to ensure no health worker is forced to attend call-outs alone. Nganampa Health Council executive director John Singer met with Premier Jay Weatherill and Health Minister Jack Snelling on Monday during the State Government’s community cabinet visit to the APY Lands.

Three applications for approval of the Back In Motion Health Group Bentleigh Enterprise Agreement 2017, the Back In Motion Health Group Clayton Enterprise Agreement 2017, and the Back In Motion Health Group Rowville Enterprise Agreement 2017 will be heard by Commissioner Gregory in his Melbourne chambers at 2pm.

The Federal Department of Health has imposed sanctions on Hillside at Figtree due to ‘’serious concerns’’ about residents’ safety, health and well-being. An assessment team from the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency identified the concerns during a visit to the aged care provider in mid April, according to a letter received by residents and relatives late last week. As a result, the letter from the health department stated that a number of sanctions had been imposed on Hillside for the next six months.