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The Union is more than just workplace support

Join SDA Newcastle & Northern Branch to access a wide range of benefits. Be a part of a community of over 220,000 members. We are here for you.

 

THERE IS MORE TO A UNION THEN WORKPLACE SUPPORT

Theres more to a union than workplace protection

Frequent Values by Entertainment

Members can enjoy exciting offers, including dining, takeaway food, hotels, movie tickets, attractions, groceries, and much more across Australia and New Zealand.

Health Insurance

NIB offers an 8% discount on health insurance, with a permanent 2 & 6-month waiver for SDA members!

Extra Benefits

Just a few extra benefits to make joining your Union even sweeter

Free Benefits

Accident Insurance

For many years, all financial members of the SDA have been covered by our free $78,000 Accident Insurance Scheme.

Textbook Scholarships

The Union has been providing free SDA Textbook Scholarships to members and their families for many years.

Competitions

The SDA runs frequent competitions for our members, detailed in the Union magazine.

Discount Services

Tax Returns

ITP (The Income Tax Professionals) offers all SDA members a 10% discount on the standard price of the preparation of your tax return, if the return is completed by an ITP tax accountant in one of their participating branches.

Driving Lessons

Learning to drive with one of these qualified driving instructors for one hour gives you a credit of three hours in your driving log book.

First Aid Kits and Courses

St John Ambulance (NSW) offers a 10% discount to SDA members on all First Aid kits and/or training courses. Call the union office to obtain the discount code.

Mortality Benefit

Money is made available to the next of kin of those members who lose their life through either accidental or natural causes.

Wills

The SDA provides solicitors who can prepare your will for a discounted rate.

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NO ONE DESERVES A SERVE CAMPAIGN

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SDA SUBMISSION: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CURRENT TEMPORARY SKILLED VISA SYSTEM IN TARGETING GENUINE SKILLS SHORTAGES

MEDIA RELEASE: KMART WORKERS OVERWHELMINGLY VOTE ‘YES’ TO NEW AGREEMENT

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