the MEA - ASU NSW
the MEA - ASU NSW
the MEA - ASU NSW
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D9 Mental Health Community CoalitionThe following additional terms are only binding on Mental Health Community Coalition and<strong>the</strong> employees of Mental Health Community Coalition.1. Professional developmentThe MHCC provides support for staff wishing to continue <strong>the</strong>ir professional development bypursuing relevant fur<strong>the</strong>r education through:• an interest free professional development loan for <strong>the</strong> whole or part cost; and/or• access to MHCC Internet and E-mail at no cost at times to be negotiated.EligibilityThe loan is available to all permanent staff, including staff on approved leave, who:• have been employed by <strong>the</strong> MHCC for a period of 2 years or more.Loan allocations will not exceed $2,500 per annum to any individual.Staff in receipt of a loan, and who leave <strong>the</strong> employment of <strong>the</strong> MHCC, must repay in full anyoutstanding amount of <strong>the</strong> loan on termination.Selection ProcessLoan allocations will be determined by <strong>the</strong> Board on a case by case basis.In making <strong>the</strong>ir recommendations <strong>the</strong> Board may take into consideration <strong>the</strong> following:• Length of Course – consideration will be give to <strong>the</strong> length of a course, <strong>the</strong>availability of o<strong>the</strong>r alternative courses ei<strong>the</strong>r locally or through distanceeducation;• Cost of course – consideration will be given to <strong>the</strong> cost of <strong>the</strong> course and <strong>the</strong> costof o<strong>the</strong>r similar courses;• Relevance to work – <strong>the</strong> course must relate to <strong>the</strong> employee's current work at <strong>the</strong>MHCC or be seen by <strong>the</strong> Executive Officer as having benefit to <strong>the</strong> MHCC;• Impact on work - Consideration will be given to any possible disruption to <strong>the</strong>workplace;• Type of course - Courses must be accredited or eligible to be under <strong>the</strong> NationalStandards Framework.Purpose of LoanThe loan may be provided for any of <strong>the</strong> following purposes:• HECS payment;• Study books;• Course fees;• Travel and accommodation for distance education courses;• O<strong>the</strong>r relevant costs;• In lieu of salary for placement periods while on leave without pay.Repayment ArrangementsCommunity Sector Multiple Business Agreements 2006