Upcoming Meeting Dates:
- Allied Health Professionals EBA Reference Group
- Biomedical Engineers EBA Reference Group
- Community Health Centre ER/IR Directors Meetings
- Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists EBA Reference Group
- Doctors EBA Reference Group/VIC Medical Executive Group
- Overarching General EBA Reference Group
- General Dentists EBA Reference Group
- Health & Allied, Managers and Admin EBA Reference Group
- Medical Scientists DOP & DDOP Reference Group
- Medical Scientists EBA Reference Group
- Mental Health EBA Reference Group
- Metro ER/IR Directors Meetings
- Nurses & Midwives EBA Reference Group
- Payroll Reference Group
- Regional & Rural ER/IR Directors Meetings
Allied Health Professionals EBA Reference Group
July – December 2020 (3rd Thursday of the month)
Thursday, 16 July 2020 – 1.30pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 20 August 2020 – 1.30pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 17 September 2020 – 1.30pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 15 October 2020 – 1.30pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 19 November 2020 – 1.30pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 17 December 2020 – 1.30pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Employee Group: Allied Health Professionals
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Allied Health Professionals Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Members to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support from VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful;
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement;
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- Bargaining – Members have the opportunity to attend meetings during bargaining to be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Biomedical Engineers EBA Reference Group
July – December 2020 (bi – monthly)
Monday, 31 August 2020 – 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Monday, 26 October 2020 – 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Monday, 14 December 2020 – 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Employee Group: Biomedical Engineers
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Biomedical Engineers Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Members to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support from VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful;
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement;
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- Bargaining – Members have the opportunity to attend meetings during bargaining to be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Community Health Centre ER/IR Directors Meetings
July – December 2020 (3rd Wednesday of the month)
Wednesday, 15 July 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 19 August 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 16 September 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 21 October 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 18 November 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 16 December 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists EBA Reference Group
July – December 2020 (bi – monthly)
Monday, 20 July 2020 – 2pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Monday, 21 September 2020 – 2pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Monday, 16 November 2020 – 2pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Employee Group: Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists Enterprise Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Doctors EBA Reference Group/VIC Medical Executive Group
July – December 2020 (3rd Thursday of the month)
Thursday, 16 July 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 20 August 2020 – 11.30am to 1.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 17 September 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 15 October 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 19 November 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 17 December 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Employee Group: Doctors (Medical Specialists & DiTs) Agreement
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Medical Specialists & DiT Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Members to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support from VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful;
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement;
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- Bargaining – Members have the opportunity to attend meetings during bargaining to be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Overarching General EBA Reference Group
July – December 2020 (1st Wednesday of the month)
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 – 12:15pm to 2.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 5 August 2020 – 12:15pm to 2.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 2 September 2020 – 12:15pm to 2.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 – 12:15pm to 2.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 4 November 2020 – 12:15pm to 2.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 2 December 2020 – 12:15pm to 2.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Employee Group: All EBA’s
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically those who are party to matters that apply across Agreements such as common clauses and common terms such as long service leave.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Members to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support from VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful;
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement;
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- Bargaining – Members have the opportunity to attend meetings during bargaining to be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
General Dentists EBA Reference Group
July – December 2020 (4th Tuesday of the month)
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 – 2pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 25 August 2020 – 2pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 22 September 2020 – 2pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 27 October 2020 – 2pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 – 2pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 22 December 2020 – 2pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Employee Group: General Dentists
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector General Dentist Enterprise Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Health & Allied, Managers & Admin EBA Reference Group
July – December 2020 (3rd Tuesday of the month)
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 – 2.30pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 18 August 2020 – 2.30pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 15 September 2020 – 2.30pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 – 2.30pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 – 2.30pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 – 2.30pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Employee Group: Health and Allied, Managers and Administrative Workers
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Health and Allied, Managers and Administrative Workers Enterprise Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Medical Scientists DOP & DDOP Reference Group
July – December 2020
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 – 2pm to 3.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 25 August 2020 – 2pm to 3.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 1 October 2020 – 2pm to 3.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 5 November 2020 – 2pm to 3.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 – 2pm to 3.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Employee Group: Medical Scientists
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically Directors of Pharmacy and Deputy Directors of Pharmacy of members who are party to the public sector Medical Scientist, Pharmacist and Psychologist Enterprise Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. This RG is an opportunity specifically for Directors of Pharmacy and Deputy Directors of Pharmacy to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Medical Scientists EBA Reference Group
July – December 2020
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 – 11am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 25 August 2020 – 11am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 1 October 2020 – 11am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 5 November 2020 – 11am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 – 11am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Employee Group: Medical Scientists
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Medical Scientist, Pharmacist and Psychologist Enterprise Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Mental Health EBA Reference Group
July – December 2020 (4th Tuesday of the month)
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 – 10am to 11am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 25 August 2020 – 10am to 11am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 22 September 2020 – 10am to 11am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 27 October 2020 – 10am to 11am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 – 10am to 11am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 22 December 2020 – 10am to 11am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Employee Group: Mental Health
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers and advisors of members who are a party to the public sector Mental Health Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Members to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support from VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful;
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement;
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- Bargaining – Members have the opportunity to attend meetings during bargaining to be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Metro ER/IR Directors Meetings
July – December 2020 (1st Wednesday of the month)
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 5 August 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 2 September 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 4 November 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 2 December 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Nurses & Midwives EBA Reference Group
July – December 2020 (3rd Thursday of the month)
Thursday, 16 July 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 20 August 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 17 September 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 15 October 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 19 November 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 17 December 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Employee Group: Nurses and Midwives
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Payroll Reference Group
July – December 2020 (bi – monthly)
Thursday, 23 July 2020 – 2pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 24 September 2020 – 2pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 26 November 2020 – 2pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Employee Group: All EBA’s
Sector: Public and Community Health
Who can join: Typically Payroll/ Finance Employees nominated by the Health service.
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilise the RG during the 4 stages of bargaining (Implementation, Review, Planning and Bargaining) which is scheduled at periodic intervals throughout the year. The RG is an opportunity for Member to:
- General – be kept informed of any disputes or implementation issues within the agreement and have the opportunity to ask VHIA and other members about any issues health services may be having;
- Implementation – gain additional support form VHIA and suggest any implementation material that would be helpful
- Review – Provide VHIA with feedback on the agreement and suggestions of review items and changes for the next agreement
- Planning – Develop on the review items and development of the Employer Log of Claims before bargaining for an Agreement commences;
- During bargaining – have the opportunity to attend bargaining meetings, be a sounding board for the review of Union claims, be involved in the approval of the drafting process for the new Agreement and be kept up to date on all matters related to bargaining.
How can you join a reference group?
Contact the designated VHIA contact for the Agreement which is listed on the monthly IR report or phone (03) 9861 4000.
Regional & Rural ER/IR Directors Meetings
July – December 2020 (2nd Wednesday of the month)
Wednesday, 8 July 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 12 August 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 9 September 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 14 October 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 9 December 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’