Skilled Respected Equal Alliance
The Skilled Respected Equal Alliance is a coalition of sector organisations committed to working together to:
Modernise the SCHADS Award to provide better pay and career pathways for workers
Secure the government funding needed to implement these crucial reforms.
For 30 years, the classification system in the social, community, and disability services sector has remained outdated, despite the growing complexity and value of this essential work. The Australian Services Union (ASU) has launched a major case in the Fair Work Commission to fix this. But real change will require government backing. That’s why we are bringing workers and employers together to support the ASU application in the Fair Work Commission and also advocate jointly to governments to properly fund and implement any new classification structure.
By joining the Skilled Respected Equal Alliance, organisations are committing to working collaboratively with the ASU and its members to:
Support a fit-for-purpose classification system that provides better pay and career pathways for workers in the sector
Advocate together for governments to properly fund and implement any the new classification structure
Who’s Already Joined?
The following organisations have joined the Skilled Respected Equal Alliance:
ACOSS
Community Legal Centres Australia
VCOSS
NSW Council of Social Services
DVNSW
Homelessness NSW
Association of Child Welfare Agencies
Mental Health Coordinating Council of NSW
Women's Health NSW
FAMS
Life Without Barriers
Mackillop Family Services
Knowmore
Aruma
Marist 180
Includa Disability Support
Blue Mountains Women's Health Resource Centre
Northern Rivers Community Gateway
Asian Women at Work
Eurella Disability Services
Manning Support Services
New England Support Services
Sydney Women's Counselling Services
Guthrie House
Bonnie Support Services
The Junction Works
Bankstown Women's and Girls Centre
Speak Out Advocacy
Bankstown Women's Health
Greenacre Community Centre
Flintwood Disability Services
Southern Youth and Family Services
Caretakers Cottage
South East Women & Children's Services
Ethnic Communities Co-op Services
Albion Park Rail Neighbourhood Centre
SCALES Community Legal Centre
Palmerston
People With Disabilities (WA) Inc
Working Women's Centre SA
Uniting SA
Women's Safety Services South Australia
Shine SA
Diamond House: Clubhouse Inc
St John's Youth Service
GenWest
Thorne Harbour Health
Housing for the Aged Action Group
Flat Out
Gold Coast Youth Services
Community Legal Centres QLD
The Disability Trust
CLC NSW
Basic Rights Queensland
Valmar
Join the Alliance
Let’s work together to ensure the Award reflects the skills, experience and value of community and disability sector work. A united sector voice can have a greater impact.
If your organisation supports the work of the ASU in updating the SCHADS Award and wants to support the work of the Skilled Respected Equal Campaign, join our Alliance for a better Award. To join the Skilled, Respected, Equal Alliance, contact your local ASU branch here.