
PSA CPSU NSW Podcast
Audio stories for members of the Public Service Association of NSW and CPSU, Community and Public Sector Union, NSW Branch.
Episodes
194 episodes
Inside Create NSW: The Fight to Protect Arts and Jobs
In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Create NSW with Stuart, a Project Coordinator and PSA delegate, to explore the critical role the agency plays in supporting arts and culture across the state. From managing cultural landmarks like Car...
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33:17

PSA Schools Recognition Week
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of our schools — the administrative, support, and specialist staff who keep everything running. From front office managers to learning support officers, these essential workers are the ...
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18:37

Cuts at the Art Gallery of NSW: Protecting Culture, Protecting Jobs
The Art Gallery of NSW is facing a $7.5 million funding shortfall, with management proposing to cut 51 positions. Nick, an installation manager and PSA delegate, joins us to share his firsthand experience of how these cuts will affect workers, ...
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32:44

PSA Podcast: The Realities of Child Protection Work
Assistant General Secretary Troy Wright is joined by PSA member Anita Calabria and delegate Nadia Graham for an honest conversation about the realities of child protection work. They share their personal journeys, the immense pressures casework...
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33:06

The Vital Role of Student Support Officers in Public Education
Assistant General Secretary Troy Wright sits down with Student Support Officers Mel Kerry from Rivendell School and Joshua Larwood from Kooringal High School. They discuss the crucial yet often overlooked role SSOs play in NSW public schools — ...
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Public Sector Under Fire: The Fight to Protect Essential Services
In this episode of the PSA CPSU NSW Podcast, we break down the shocking job cut announcements across Transport for NSW and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Host Troy Wright is joined by PSA industrial experts Natha...
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33:45

Building Homes for NSW: Minister Rose Jackson on Public Housing and Reform
In this episode of the PSA CPSU NSW Podcast, host Marianne Ledic sits down with the Honourable Rose Jackson, NSW Minister for Housing, Homelessness, Mental Health, Water and Youth.Since entering the NSW Parliament in 2019, Minis...
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37:24

Inside Kosciuszko: Stories from the Rangers
The official podcast of the Public Service Association of NSW, where we share the stories of the people who keep our state moving, our members.In this special episode, recorded on location in Jindabyne nea Kosciuszko National Park, we he...
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Workplace Rights & Higher Ed Headwinds
This week’s PSA Podcast, is hosted by Assistant General Secretary Troy Wright and is joined by Legal Services Acting Manager Ben Trainer and Education Industrial Manager Siobhan Callanan to unpack the Workplace Protections Bill 2025 an...
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42:43

Public Service Unpacked: Child Protection, Member Ballots & Media Scrutiny
Hosting this weeks PSA CPSU NSW Podcast, is Troy Wright, Assistant General Secretary of the PSA CPSU NSW, he is joined by Senior Organisers Glenn Duncan and Belinda Tsirekas to break down some of the major developments across the sector....
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The 2025 Child Protection Award: What You Need to Know
In this special episode of the PSA CPSU NSW Podcast, we go through the key elements of the proposed 2025 Crown Employees (Child Protection) Award—including what it means for your pay, your role, and your rights.We cover the prop...
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35:19

Inside Red Tape - Winter Edition 2025
How do you tell the stories that matter to 40,000 public sector workers in NSW? In this episode of Inside Red Tape, host Marianne Ledic sits down with Issue Editor Jason Mountney and Staff Writer Damian McDonald to go behind the Winter 2025 Edi...
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NAIDOC Week
This week Marianne sits down with Hilton Donovan and Sean to discuss this weeks NAIDOC week and what it means to for them and their communities.
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17:22

2024 NSW State Budget
Listen in to our Senior Communications Officer Jason Mountney & our Research Officer Andy Asquith discuss the implications the new budget may have on our members.
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13:33

The Voice Referendum
On Todays episode we have PSA's very own Ricky Walford and Mal Cochrane to discuss the upcoming Referendum and share their thoughts on The Voice.
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38:06

NSW Budget 2023
On Todays episode we discuss the NSW State budget and how it effects our members
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30:23

Schools Recognition Week 2023
Join us for today's engaging episode of the PSA Podcast, where we are thrilled to host Juilette Sizer and Tanya Pople. Tune in as they delve into the exciting details of the upcoming PSA School Recognition Week, celebrating the excellence withi...
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20:10

PSA Welcomes Union Winter Internship Program 2023
On this episode, Host Marianne is joined by Carla, Michael and Mike - the three participants of Unions NSW's Winter Internship program.
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29:09

The NSW election: how we got here
After a long campaign, the voting is complete and NSW has a new Premier. Acting General Secretary Troy Wright talks with the PSA Communications team about our union's role in a historic electoral victory.
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22:05

International Womens Day
On the podcast today, we talk to PSA President Nicole Jess and PSA Women's officer Simone Scalmer about International Women's Day and some of the challenges still facing women in 2023
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29:53

Mark Morey talks Wages Cap, Privatisation and the Election
This week Mark Morey, Unions NSW secretary talks to host Marianne Ledic about issues relating to the Union movement leading up to the NSW election in March
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37:58

Privatisation and the upcoming Election Campaign
Stewart Little talks to new host Marianne Ledic about the upcoming election campaign and the main issues for the PSA leading up to election day.
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28:50

Why You Must Be A PSA Member If You're A Public Servant: Carmel McKeough
On the podcast today is former Senior Public Servant Carmel McKeough. She discusses the vital importance of being in the union for all NSW Public Servants.
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