Update: Oral Health Service Trial at Western NSW LHD (WNSWLHD)
Friday 10 April, 2026
Dear member,
WNSWLHD has provided an update in relation to a 9 day fortnight trial for full-time Oral Health Service staff that commenced on 27 October 2025. This is your opportunity to have a say on how this affects you.
- Management claim that an evaluation has been undertaken, and there has been overwhelming support from Oral Health Staff for the 9 day fortnight to continue.
- The anonymous survey results showed that 100% of staff who were participating in the 9 day trial would like it to continue, but this does not necessarily tell the whole story.
- It is anticipated that the Oral Health Service will seek to make the 9 day fortnight roster permanent for all existing full-time staff who seek to opt in, and for all new full-time staff employed who are based in dental clinics.
For more information, see the below links:
It is important for union members to lead this discussion.
Please send your feedback to restructure@hsu.asn.au by COB Friday 17 April with subject line WNSWLHD Update on 9 Day Fortnight Trial for Oral Health Services.
Everyone affected by these changes needs to be a union member. Members deserve to have control over their working lives. Tell your colleagues now is the time to join.
New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.