Upcoming Meeting Dates
- Allied Health Professionals EBA Reference Group
- Biomedical Engineers EBA Reference Group
- Community Health Centre Allied Health Professionals – Additional Reference Group
- Community Health Centre ER/IR Directors Meetings
- Community Health Centre General Reference Group
- Community Health Payroll Reference Group
- Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists EBA Reference Group
- Doctors EBA Reference Group
- Overarching General EBA Reference Group
- General Dentists EBA Reference Group
- Health & Allied, Managers and Admin EBA Reference Group
- Maintenance EBA Reference Group
- Medical Scientists/DOP & DDOP 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
September 2026
Tuesday 1 September 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Tuesday 8 September 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Tuesday 15 September 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Tuesday 22 September 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Tuesday 29 September 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026
Tuesday 6 October 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Tuesday 13 October 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Tuesday 20 October 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Tuesday 27 October 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026
Tuesday 3 November 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Tuesday 10 November 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Tuesday 17 November 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Tuesday 24 November 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Allied Health Professionals Heads of Agreement sub-group
Allied Health Professionals BPEC
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 utilises 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
November 2026
Tuesday 10 November 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Biomedical Engineers BPEC
September 2026
Monday 21 September 2:00pm-3:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026
Monday 16 November 2:00pm – 3:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
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 utilises 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 Allied Health Professionals Reference Group
September 2026
Thursday 24 September 11:00am – 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams‘
Sector: Community Health
Who can join: Typically, HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the community health 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.
Community Health Centre Dental Therapists Reference Group
September 2026
Thursday 10 September 9:30am – 10:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 17 September 9:30am – 10:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 24 September 9:30am – 10:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026
Thursday 8 October 9:30am – 10:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 15 October 9:30am – 10:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 22 October 9:30am – 10:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 29 October 9:30am – 10:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026
Thursday 12 November 9:30am – 10:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 19 November 9:30am – 10:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 26 November 9:30am – 10:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Community Health Centre ER/IR Directors Meetings
September 2026 (3rd Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 16 September 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026 (3rd Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 21 October 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026 (3rd Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 18 November 10:00am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Community Health Centre General Reference Group
September 2026 (1st Thursday of the month)
Thursday, 3 September 10:30am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026 (1st Thursday of the month)
Thursday, 1 October 10:30am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026 (1st Thursday of the month)
Thursday, 5 November 10:30am – 11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: Community Health
Sector: Community Health Sector
Who can join: Typically HR/IR managers in Community Health
What is the reference Group (RG)?
VHIA utilises 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.
Community Health Payroll Reference Group
September 2026
Thursday 24 September 10:00am to 11:00am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026
Thursday 22 October 10:00am to 11:00am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026
Thursday 26 November 10:00am to 11:00am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: All EBA’s
Sector: 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.
Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists EBA Reference Group
Same as the Allied Health Professionals EBA Reference Group Above
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
September 2026
Thursday 3 September 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 10 September 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 17 September 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 24 September 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026
Thursday 1 October 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 8 October 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 15 October 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 22 October 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 29 October 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026
Thursday 5 November 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 12 November 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 19 November 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 26 November 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Doctors BPEC
Employee Group: Doctors in Training and Medical Specialists
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Chief Medical Officers/Directors of Medicine; Medical Workforce Directors/Managers/Officers; HR/IR Directors, Managers, Business Partners or Advisors
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
September 2026 (1st Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 2 September 12:30pm to 1:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026 (1st Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 7 October 12:30pm to 1:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026 (1st Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 4 November 12:30pm to 1:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
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
September 2026
Tuesday 22 September 2:00pm-3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026
Tuesday 27 October 2:00pn – 3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026
Tuesday 24 November 2:00pm – 3:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
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
September 2026
Monday, 7 September 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Monday, 14 September 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Monday, 21 September 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Monday, 28 September 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026
Monday, 5 October 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Monday, 12 October 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Monday, 19 October 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Monday, 26 October 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026
Monday, 2 November 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Monday, 9 November 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Monday, 16 November 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Monday, 23 November 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Monday, 30 November 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
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.
Maintenance EBA Reference Group
October 2026
Thursday, 15 October 4:00pm to 5:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Maintenance BPEC Meeting
TBA
Employee Group: Plumbing, Metal Industry, Joinery and Building Trades, Electricians, Engine Drivers and Firemen
Sector: Public Sector
Who can join: Typically, HR/IR managers of members who are a party to the public sector Maintenance 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 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 EBA Reference Group
September 2026
Thursday 3 September 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 10 September 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 17 September 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 24 September 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026
Thursday 1 October 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 8 October 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 15 October 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 22 October 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 29 October 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026
Thursday 5 November 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 12 November 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 18 November 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Thursday 26 November 3:00pm-4:30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
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
September 2026
Friday 11 September 1:30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Friday 25 September 1:30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026
Friday 9 October 1:30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026
Friday 13 November 1:30pm-2.30pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
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
September 2026 (1st Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 2 September 10:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026 (1st Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 7 October 10:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026 (1st Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 4 November 10:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Nurses & Midwives EBA Reference Group
September 2026
Monday, 21 September 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026
Monday, 19 October 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026
Monday, 16 November 11:00am to 12:00pm – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
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 utilises 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
September 2026
Thursday 17 September 10:00am to 11:00am– Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026
Thursday 15 October 10:00am to 11:00am– Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026
Thursday 19 November 10:00am to 11:00am– Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
Employee Group: All EBA’s
Sector: Public
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
September 2026 (2nd Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 9 September 10:00am-11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
October 2026 (2nd Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 14 October 10:00am-11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’
November 2026 (2nd Wednesday of the month – excluding January)
Wednesday, 11 November 10:00am-11:30am – Via ‘Microsoft Teams’