There are lots of reasons to join the Australian Services Union
The ASU provides members with so much more than just individual workplace support.
There are a number of other individual benefits we offer NDIS workers including:
ASU Career Launchpad Professional & Career Development Courses
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Journey Insurance
Discounted First Aid Courses
Free Wills
ASU CAREER LAUNCHPAD PROFESSIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSES
The ASU offers free professional development and training for NDIS workers.
These exclusive courses are offered online, and you can either participate in a live webinar, or watch a pre-recorded session at a time that suits you.
Some of the courses that may interest you include:
Understanding the NDIS Code of Conduct
Understanding Behaviour Support Plans + Supporting NDIS Participants through Positive Behaviour Strategies
Disability Rights and Advocacy
Understanding and Responding to Vicarious Trauma
Ethical Practice in the Community and Disability Sector
Best Practice Consultation: What Rights do Workers Have and what are the Obligations of Employers?
A number of courses are designed for people who are stepping up into leadership roles, with courses about conflict management and resolution, having tough conversations in the workplace, improving workplace culture and morale. We even offer courses on Excel, PowerPoint and cyber security.
There’s a course to suit any stage of your career.
This training is an exclusive ASU member benefit and there is no limit to the amount of training you can access.
Join the Australian Services Union to access these courses today!
The ASU is the union for NDIS workers, we work with you every step of your career.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Professional Indemnity Insurance provides financial assistance in defending claims of civil liability as well as damage from potentially ruinous financial loss.
This policy covers financial members of the Australian Services Union SA + NT Branch working in community + disability services in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
We know some members also work via an ABN providing disability services alongside your regular workplace, and this policy covers you as well (as long as you are earning under $200,000 a year).
You don’t want to have to rely on your employer’s insurance if trouble hits you at work. With your ASU membership comes peace of mind that you are covered by our Professional Indemnity Insurance policy.
Journey insurance
We hope you never need it, but accidents happen. If you need time off work as a result of an accident travelling to or from work your ASU Journey Insurance is there for you.
Members are covered after a two week excess for 100% of salary (capped at $2000 per week) for 104 weeks.
This policy covers financial members of the Australian Services Union SA & NT Branch working in community and disability services in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
DISCOUNTED FIRST AID COURSES
Only ASU members have access to accredited first aid training, for less.
As a disability support worker, you ensure the safety of your clients every day. ASU members get up to 30% off accredited first aid training as an exclusive member benefit.
First aid training teaches you the skills to assist people who become injured in an accident or emergency situation until help arrives. So get confident, learn these essential skills and save money with your ASU Membership.
We’ve partnered with the Red Cross to bring you great discounts on courses including:
Provide First Aid
First Aid for Babies and Children
Mental Health First Aid
First Aid in an Education setting
CPR
FREE WILLS
ASU members + partners can now access free wills as part of your union membership.
This is a simple, online process valued at $199.00 per person. The wills are generously provided by Hall Payne lawyers.
To access your free will simply contact the union to receive a code and link to the online portal. You can print and store your will or request Hall Payne securely store the document.