In recognition of the ongoing nature of the climate emergency and the vital importance of caring for country, the United Workers Union has established a $500,000 Climate Disaster Relief Fund.
This fund is designed to support the greatest strength of our union – members taking action together. This fund will support us to be able to provide the following for members:
- A $500 emergency payment for any member who's lost their home or place of residence in the current floods and for any future climate disaster;
- A $100 payment per day for each member volunteering with an emergency services organisation (where the member does not have access to paid emergency services leave or has run out);
- Fee waivers for members who've suffered a disruption to their income for any flood related reason;
- Free legal advice for any disaster-related legal matter.
To access the emergency payment or volunteer payment please use this form:
2022 FLOOD resources:
Workplace assistance:
You can call the numbers below to discuss any issues such as missed shifts and workplace health and safety during this time.
For workplace queries, your member contact lines are: NSW: 1800 805 027 QLD: 1800 065 885
Please note: the Member Rights Team is being inundated with calls, but please leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
Government support:
NSW government financial support:
QLD government financial support: