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NT Health PharmacyThe NT Government has refused to provide the incentives needed to attract and retain pharmacists, putting both workers and patients at risk. Vacancy rates are severe across the Territory: • Alice Springs Hospital – 50% understaffed • Royal Darwin Hospital – 30% understaffed • Palmerston Hospital – 30% understaffed • Katherine Hospital – 100% understaffed (pharmacy services at risk of closure) This is not sustainable. Patient safety is on the line. You can show solidarity with your peers in three ways: 1. Write a short message of support that we can pass directly to NT pharmacists and technicians. 2. Contact NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro and Health Minister Steven Edgington and tell them to act now to protect patients and staff. To make it easier, you can download the letter PA has already sent to the Minister and use it as a template for your own message. 3. Sign and share our petition calling for safe staffing and fair pay for NT hospital pharmacists. Every signature adds to the pressure. The petition here. Contact details: Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro: [email protected] | (08) 8999 8700 Health Minister Steven Edgington: [email protected] | (08) 8999 86351 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Professionals Australia -
KEEP VICTORIAN GRADUATE NURSES AND MIDWIVES IN THE WORKFORCEMore than 2000 Victorian nursing and midwifery students will miss out on a graduate program place in our hospitals in 2026. Student nurses and midwives will find out if they have a graduate place on Wednesday 17 September 2025. It is absurd that many of the students who received financial assistance from the Victorian Government and the taxpayer and encouraged to start their course in 2023 will be told they are not wanted or needed. Nothing could be further from the truth. We know that our public and private hospitals are relying on nurses and midwives to work overtime and double shifts, and employers are still relying on agencies to fill gaps in the roster. We also know Victorian public hospitals will need more nurses and midwives to: • fill the additional positions required to fill the improved ratios being implemented in phases between April 2025 and June 2026 • open Frankston and Footscray hospitals • fill new positions in 23 Victorian public hospitals and eight emergency departments that will be needed when the Victorian Government’s in-principle agreement to a hospital classification review is passed in legislation. Private hospitals also continue to close services, particularly maternity services, citing workforce issues. All Victorians should care that the Victorian Government invested in educating the next generation of nurses and midwives and is now throwing them away.778 of 800 Signatures -
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Protect healthcare workers in conflict zonesWe, the undersigned members and supporters of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), call on the Australian Government to take immediate and decisive action to protect healthcare workers, hospitals, and humanitarian workers in conflict zones. Such crimes cannot be ignored. We call on the Australian Government to use its voice, influence, and diplomatic power to ensure that hospitals remain safe havens, and that healthcare personnel are protected no matter where they serve. The ANMF urges the Australian Government to: 1. Publicly condemn all attacks on healthcare facilities and healthcare workers, and demand accountability for perpetrators. 2. Support stronger enforcement of international humanitarian law, including at the United Nations and other global forums. 3. Increase humanitarian aid and medical assistance to affected regions, ensuring essential supplies and personnel can safely reach those in need. 4. Work with international partners to investigate and prosecute those responsible for war crimes targeting healthcare. 5. Demand a global commitment that healthcare is never a target.2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation -
Petition to ANU CouncilTo Members of the ANU Council, We, the undersigned Australian National University staff, students, and broader community, in accordance with Standing Order 14 of the Standing Orders of Council and Council Committees, petition ANU Council to take such action as is necessary to: 1. Cease forced redundancies proposed as part of Renew ANU; 2. Cease changes related to Renew ANU, such as the amalgamation or disestablishment of areas and disciplines of regional, national and often international significance including the Australian National Dictionary Centre, the Centre for European Studies, the Humanities Research Centre, and the ANU School of Music; 3. Terminate the appointment of the Chancellor in accordance with s 43 of the Australian National University (Governance) Statute 2024 (Cth). 4. Terminate the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with s 60 of the Australian National University (Governance) Statute 2024 (Cth). We also request that those of us eligible are permitted to attend ANU Council to observe deliberations on the matters raised in this petition. We note that clause 11.4 of the Charter of the ANU Council states that “Where practical to do so, meetings of the Council are open to staff, students, alumni and members of the media as observers”. We suggest that a reasonable and practical measure to give effect to ANU Council's obligations under clause 11.4 of its Charter would be to facilitate attendance online.2,046 of 3,000 SignaturesCreated by NTEU ANU Branch -
Save the Victorian Disability SectorDear Community Members, My name is Antony and I'm a Victorian Disability Support Worker. I’ve proudly been a member of the Health and Community Services Union (HACSU) for 27 years. I’m writing to you not just as a union member, but as someone who cares deeply about the future of our disability sector in Victoria. Right now, that future is under serious threat. Eight years ago, after the Victorian Government privatised Supported Independent Living (SIL) services, it stepped in with a $2.1 billion subsidy to protect the wages and conditions that HACSU members had fought for over decades. That funding runs out on December 31, 2025—and without urgent action, we’re facing a disaster. Over 7,500 disability support workers could lose more than a third of their wages. 580 group homes could close. Nearly 5,000 participants—real people, with real lives—could lose the care and stability they rely on every single day. This isn’t just about numbers. It’s about people being forced out of their homes, workers who have cared for them for years being made redundant, and families being left with nowhere to turn. And it’s about losing something we’ve all worked so hard to build: the Victorian gold standard. This standard is something all Victorians should be proud of. It means: • Mandatory training for every support worker • Safe staffing ratios • A clear career path for workers • Quality care that puts people first Without proper funding, these safeguards—and the dignity and stability they provide—will disappear. Participants are already being treated like numbers in a broken market. The system is failing them. Providers are closing homes, slashing services, and walking away—not because they want to, but because the funding model is simply unsustainable. We cannot let this continue. We are calling on: The Federal Government to: 1. Introduce a $900 million workforce compact for registered providers of SIL who wish to bargain to protect wages and conditions of disability support workers in SIL. 2. Transition NDIS funding to the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) and restore block funding 3. Implement mandatory registration and training for the disability workforce The State Government to: 1. Extend the current subsidy until the federal government steps up 2. Acknowledge that they are the provider of last resort and that they have an obligation to provide certainty to Victorian participants, families and disability support workers in SIL. This campaign is about more than policy. It’s about dignity, fairness, and community. It’s about standing up for the people who rely on this system—and for the workers who hold it together. Here’s how you can help: • Sign our petitions • Contact your local MPs • Attend community meetings and advocacy events • Share this message with your friends, families, and networks Your voice matters. Together, we can protect the Victorian gold standard and ensure no one is left behind. Thank you for standing with us. In solidarity, Antony669 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Antony Dunn -
UTS Students Say: Stop the Cuts to Our EducationUTS has temporarily suspended new enrolments in 146 courses across the faculties of Business, Design & Society, Engineering & IT, Health, Law and Science. UTS says this is meant to ensure prospective students aren't misled by courses that might not go ahead. But there’s a bigger picture here. This is the latest announcement in UTS’ Operational Sustainability project: a plan to cut $100M from the annual budget which will see 400 jobs lost. Evidently, courses with lower enrolment numbers, and possibly faculties deemed less productive, are being axed to make room for a more profitable university model. Meanwhile, staff have been offered no meaningful consultation. In response to the mental distress staff are experiencing as they face a lack of job security, management have sent out tone-deaf “wellbeing tips”, like “wash your delicates,” “bake a desert” , or “remember to brush your teeth”. These suggestions have only deepened frustration and stress among staff, many of whom feel their concerns are being trivialised.162 of 200 SignaturesCreated by President, UTS Students' Association -
Open Letter to Reverse Curtin's Unfair Changes to Psychology ExamsWe, the undersigned, write to you regarding the recent and unexpected decision to change the format of Psychology students' exams midway through the semester. This change, from open-book, take-home exams to closed-book, invigilated exams, has caused significant distress and disruption for students, and we urgently call for the immediate reversal of this decision. As many students are already acutely aware, the original exam format was a key part of the academic structure that influenced their decision to enrol at Curtin. For online students, in particular, this flexibility was a major factor in their choice to study here. Many students balance full-time employment with their studies, and the ability to complete open-book exams from home was essential for managing their work, academic and personal lives. Forcing students into closed-book, invigilated exams, particularly when these are not aligned with the original structure laid out in the Unit Outlines, places an additional financial and logistical burden on them. Moreover, the introduction of additional revision sessions, presumably to accommodate the new exam format, is placing even more pressure on students. These sessions, while intended to assist with preparation, are adding an extra layer of workload and stress to students who were originally planning their semester around a more flexible assessment approach. Students are now required to attend additional revision sessions to maintain their grades, beyond what was initially advertised in the Unit Outlines. This is a substantial, unplanned burden that significantly disrupts the balance many students have worked hard to maintain between their academic responsibilities, work commitments, and personal lives. The decision to change the exam format midway through the semester is not only unfair but also poor academic practice. This change requires students to adopt entirely new study techniques, note-taking systems, and exam strategies, all of which would have been developed in line with the original format. Expecting students to pivot suddenly, partway through this study period, is unrealistic and harmful. Such a drastic change undermines students' academic planning, and further disrupts their mental and emotional wellbeing. Many students enrolled in good faith, fully understanding the advertised assessment format, and it is unreasonable to penalise students for an apparent oversight by the university in failing to communicate such significant changes earlier. We, the undersigned, stand firmly with the Guild in asserting that this decision should never have been made. It is essential that any future changes to the structure or nature of exams, or any other assessment formats, be made with full consultation and input from students, and not in spite of them. Decisions of this scale cannot be imposed unilaterally, especially without considering the profound impact on students' health, academic performance and workload. We urge you to reconsider this decision and, in the interest of fairness, revert to the original exam format for the remainder of the semester. We also call for an ongoing commitment to student consultation in any future decisions regarding assessment practices, ensuring that all changes are made transparently, with sufficient time for students to adapt, and with due regard for their needs. Signed: Dylan Storer, President of the Curtin Student Guild Ben Burgess, Vice President Education of the Curtin Student Guild Max Zhang, Guild Councillor of the Curtin Student Guild Morgan Mills, Queer Officer of the Curtin Student Guild Mitch Craig, Postgraduate Student Committee President of the Curtin Student Guild ADD YOUR NAME TO THIS OPEN LETTER NOW!1,231 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Curtin Student Guild -
Save ParentlineThe Victorian State Government is planning to shut down Parentline, a vital and confidential telephone counselling service that has supported parents and carers across our state for more than two decades. Parenting does not come with a manual, and the challenges do not end after the first year. Parenting is a lifelong role that needs strong social safety nets. Parentline is as close to a manual as you can get, providing expert advice and support when families need it most. Parentline receives over 1,000 calls each month from parents and carers seeking help with everything from mental health and family breakdowns to parenting strategies and child wellbeing. Many describe it as a “lifesaver” that strengthens families, prevents crises and connects people to the right help. The Government plans to cut this service on 31 October 2025. We are calling on the Government to reverse this decision and commit to ongoing funding so Victorian families do not lose this essential lifeline.1,646 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by CPSU Victoria -
Allow the March for Gaza on the Sydney Harbour Bridge!We call on the Premier of NSW, Chris Minns, to stop the attempts to ban the March for Humanity. We call on them to assist in facilitating the mass march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to call for an end to Israel's forced starvation of Palestinians in Gaza.22,247 of 25,000 SignaturesCreated by Damian Ridgwell -
Save Our SavannahlanderThe Savannahlander — one of Australia’s most iconic outback rail journeys — is under threat. The Queensland Government has failed to fund urgent track and bridge repairs between Einasleigh and Forsayth, and Kuranda and Mareeba. Without this investment, the full scenic route can’t operate, cutting off vital tourism that local communities rely on. This is more than just a train — it’s a lifeline for jobs, small towns, and regional pride. We're calling on the Minister for Transport to act now, restore the full route, and save the Savannahlander for future generations.5,049 of 6,000 SignaturesCreated by RTBU QLD Branch
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Reinstate Bus Safety ForumUntil it was abolished earlier this year, the Bus Safety Forum had been the only structured platform where drivers, unions, operators, and government bodies come together to confront one of the most pressing and ongoing issues facing the public transport industry: violence and abuse directed at bus drivers. Our members continue to face threats, abuse, and assault across Queensland’s bus network. We face real stories from our members every week about violent assaults and abuse. Removing this Forum strips workers of a vital avenue to influence decisions that directly impact their safety. It is completely unacceptable that such a significant move was made without direct consultation with drivers and their representatives, those who are most affected by these serious issues. We are calling the immediate reinstatement of the Bus Safety Forum as a standing body, with scheduled meetings and full stakeholder participation. Anything less sends a message to drivers that their safety is not a priority.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Transport Workers' Union Queensland -
Protect Welders Now, Back the New Aluminium Fumes Safety LimitSafe Work Australia has formally recommended that the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) for aluminium welding fumes be reduced immediately from 5 mg/m³ to 1 mg/m³. This change brings the limit in line with the national standard already achieved for welding fumes (not otherwise classified) following strong and successful campaigning by AMWU members. Delays will only lead to more preventable illnesses, long-term harm, and unsafe workplaces. The science is clear. The solution is obvious. The time to act is now. We are calling on Ministers to adopt Safe Work Australia’s recommendation in full, immediately, and without compromise.1,282 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by The AMWU