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
- Overarching General EBA Reference Group
- General Dentists EBA Reference Group
- Health & Allied, Managers and Admin 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
November – December 2020 (3rd Thursday of the month)
Thursday, 19 November 2020 – 1.30pm to 3pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 26 November 2020 – 1pm to 2pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
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
December – 2020 (bi – monthly)
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
November 2020 – December 2021 (3rd Wednesday of the month)
Wednesday, 18 November 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 16 December 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 17 March 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 21 April 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 21 July 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 18 August 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 15 September 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 17 November 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists EBA Reference Group
November 2020 (bi – monthly)
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.
Overarching General EBA Reference Group
November 2020 – December 2021 (1st Wednesday of the month)
Wednesday, 4 November 2020 – 12:15pm to 2.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 2 December 2020 – 12:15pm to 2.30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 3 February 2021 – 12:15pm to 2:30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 3 March 2021 – 12:15pm to 2:30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 7 April 2021 – 12:15pm to 2:30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 5 May 2021 – 12:15pm to 2:30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 2 June 2021 – 12:15pm to 2:30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 7 July 2021 – 12:15pm to 2:30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 4 August 2021 – 12:15pm to 2:30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 1 September 2021 – 12:15pm to 2:30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 6 October 2021 – 12:15pm to 2:30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 3 November 2021 – 12:15pm to 2:30pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 1 December 2021 – 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
November – December 2020 (4th Tuesday of the month)
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
November – December 2020
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 – 2pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 18 November 2020 – 2pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 25 November 2020 – 2pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 2 December 2020 – 2pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 9 December 2020 – 2pm to 4pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 16 December 2020 – 2pm 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 EBA Reference Group
November – December 2020
Thursday, 5 November 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 12 November 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 26 November 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 3 December 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Thursday, 10 December 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Friday, 18 December 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – 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
November – December 2020 (4th Thursday of the month)
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 at 10am to 11am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Wednesday, 18 November 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Thursday, 19 November 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Friday, 20 November 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Monday, 23 November 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Wednesday, 25 November 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Thursday, 26 November 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Friday, 27 November 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Monday, 30 November 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Tuesday, 1 December 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Wednesday, 2 December 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Thursday, 3 December 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Friday, 4 December 2020 at 4pm to 5pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’ – Additional
Tuesday, 22 December 2020 – 10am to 11.30am – 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
November 2020 – December 2021 (1st Wednesday of the month)
Wednesday, 4 November 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 2 December 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 3 February 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 3 March 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 7 April 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 5 May 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 2 June 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 7 July 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 4 August 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 1 September 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 6 October 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 3 November 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 1 December 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Nurses & Midwives EBA Reference Group
November – December 2020
Friday, 20 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
November 2020 (bi – monthly)
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
November 2020 – December 2021 (2nd Wednesday of the month)
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 9 December 2020 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 10 February 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 10 March 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 14 April 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 12 May 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 9 June 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 11 August 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 8 September 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 13 October 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting
Wednesday, 10 November 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’
Wednesday, 8 December 2021 – 10am to 12pm – Via ‘GoToMeeting’