Increased workloads at Hugh Cunningham Gardens

Increased workloads at Hugh Cunningham Gardens

Wednesday 4 February, 2026

HSU members at Hugh Cunningham Gardens have raised concerns about ongoing workloads and increasing indirect care tasks. Excessive workloads are a known workplace hazard and as such, need to be reported.
 
Members are encouraged to report these workload concerns:
  • to the Registered Nurse on duty
  • via Riskman as a hazard and a risk to worker and resident safety
  • to your Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) for follow up and action at WHS Committee meetings
Workload management and workplace safety are important Union business!
 
For any questions or to find out more, please reach out to your Workplace Delegates, HSU Organiser Lisa Bourke at lisa.bourke@hsu.asn.au or 0409 744 165 or your Member Services Division on 1300 478 679.

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