FIREOPS 101
FireOps 101 co-ordinator and UFU Delegate A/SO Katherine Dunell on 3AW’s “The House Of Wellness”. This interview came about because of the fantastic work that our FireOps 101 people do as advocates for Firefighters In the below picture from left to right:Luke Hines (host)A/SO Kat DunellSarah Davidson (author and podcaster)Gerald Quigley (pharmacist) & Fire Ops 101 Alumni CLICK HERE to […]
Trucks left on side of road
As Victoria’s Fire Truck crisis continues, the community is seeing our Fire Trucks being left on the side of the road as Breakdowns continue. This 18 year old appliance broke down at a busy intersection in Canterbury this afternoon. This is yet another alarming example of the potential dangers our community and firefighters are facing […]
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ADA Friendly Ear Support Service
The UFU has also partnered with ADA to provide all UFU members access to theADA App and Friendly Ear Support Service. For further information CLICK HERE Further Support Services can be found on our Support Services page.
A message from the UFU regarding Income Protection
In 2018, the UFU achieved the Income Protection Reimbursement Allowance forUFU Operational Members who were then employed by the MFB and CFA. Thesame entitlement continued upon commencement of Fire Rescue Victoria in 2020. In 2024 FRV began a campaign to wind back the benefits that were available tomembers and their dependants under the scheme then […]
Members Advantage
Members Advantage works closely with Unions to offer special discounts acrossvarious industries. To access the Members Advantage service please CLICK HERE
Workers Compensation
Assistance with Workers Compensation UFU Members who have, or are in the process of making, a Workers Compensationclaim are encouraged to contact the UFU Office on (03) 9419 8811 for: Access to industrial advice Access to legal advice Union Member Referrals to Union Assist
ACTU MEMBER BENEFITS
ACTU Member Benefits The UFUA is an affiliate of the Australian Council of Trade Unions. UFU Members also have access to ACTU Member Benefits: CLICK HERE
Care Guidance
Care Guidance Victoria Care Guidance has partnered with the UFU to offer a tailored placement service,working with select hospitals and aged care facilities around Victoria to find the rightfit for UFU members (or their family members including parents). For access to this member benefit, please contact the UFU Office on (03) 9419 8811or by emailing reception@ufuvic.asn.au.
Presumptive Rights Legislation
Firefighters’ Presumptive Rights Legislation The UFU advocated strongly for the introduction of Firefighters’ Presumptive Rights Legislation. Firefighters’ Presumptive Legislation is for 15 specified types of cancer. If diagnosed with, or in the process for testing for, a type of cancer UFU Members should contact the UFU Office on (03) 9419 8811 to speak with an Industrial […]