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Together We Stand. Together We Win.

Supporting airport workers across Australia through a stronger collective voice, workplace advocacy, safety support and member benefits. Join us and help build a fairer, safer future for every airport worker.

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About Airport Workers Union

Airport Workers Union Australia is a newly established, independent and worker-led organisation dedicated to supporting airport workers across Australia. We bring workers together to promote fair treatment, safer workplaces, stronger representation and access to valuable member support.

Our vision is to build a united national community for workers across Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin airports. Whatever your role or employer, every airport worker deserves to be heard, respected and supported.

Services and Support for our Members

Member Legal Support

Helping members access experienced partner lawyers, discounted legal services and suitable payment arrangements where available and approved.

Website: https://belawyers.com.au/

Tel: (03) 9304 3344

Address: 808 Pascoe Vale Road, Glenroy VIC 3046

Member Physiotherapy Support

Helping AWUA members access an experienced, specialist-led physiotherapy team, priority appointments, and discounted physiotherapy and Pilates services.

Member benefits include:

• 15% off physiotherapy and Pilates • Priority appointments • Access to 14 experienced physiotherapists • Conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from Melbourne Airport

Website: https://www.keilorroadphysio.com.au

Email: info@keilorroadphysio.com.au

Tel: (03) 9379 4557

Address: 493–495 Keilor Road, Niddrie VIC 3042

Workplace Advocacy & Representation

Supporting members with workplace concerns, unfair treatment, disciplinary matters, safety issues and communication with employers.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

Helping members access confidential mental health and wellbeing support during workplace stress, personal hardship and challenging circumstances.

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Your Voice Matters. You Don’t Have to Stand Alone.

Join airport workers across Australia building a stronger collective voice for fair treatment, safer workplaces and meaningful member support. Whether you need assistance or want to strengthen our movement, we are here for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find clear answers about membership eligibility, member support, joining the union and how we protect your information.

Airport workers from a wide range of roles and employers are welcome to apply for membership, including workers in ground operations, catering, baggage handling, transport, security, cleaning, customer service, maintenance, administration and other airport-related services. Membership remains subject to the union’s eligibility requirements. Membership is currently free for eligible airport workers.

Complete our membership enquiry form or contact Airport Workers Union directly. Our team will explain the membership process, confirm your eligibility and help you take the next step. Your personal information will be handled respectfully and confidentially.

Members can access workplace advocacy, safety support and exclusive partner benefits. These include access to more than 15 lawyers, a 20% discount on legal services, physiotherapy support, and mental health and wellbeing services. Eligibility, availability and individual service conditions may apply.

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Address

Melbourne Airport, Vic 3045

Email

info@airportworkersunion.com.au

Report a Safety, Workplace or Security Concern

Use the Official reporting links below to report workplace safety concerns, heavy-vehicle risks or serious employment matters, or to access confidential crisis support. Choose the service that best matches your situation. If there is immediate danger, call 000.

Our Vision: 100,000 Airport Workers United

Airport Workers Union is building a powerful Australia-wide community where airport workers stand together, protect one another and create lasting change. Our long-term goal is to unite 100,000 members under one strong national voice.

100,000

National Membership Goal

7

Major Airport Communities

1

United National Voice

4

Core Member Support Services

Airport Workers Union Australia

Supporting airport workers across Australia.

info@airportworkersunion.com.au

Independent worker-support organisation. Airport Workers Union Australia works with selected professional service partners to provide member benefits. Links to government agencies, regulators and crisis-support services are provided for public information only and do not imply partnership or endorsement.

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We Give More. We Achieve More. Join Free Today.

Airport Workers Union Australia Is Growing and This Is Only the Beginning

Airport Workers Union Australia is expanding rapidly and building a new standard of practical support, professional services and meaningful benefits for airport workers.

We are an independent, worker-led membership organisation founded on a simple promise: no airport worker should have to face workplace concerns, legal difficulties, injury or personal challenges alone.

Membership is currently free during our development stage, giving airport workers the opportunity to join, participate and access our growing network of support.

Real progress. Real services. Real member value.

In only a short time, we have achieved major milestones and developed access to:

  • A growing network of more than 20 lawyers, covering employment, immigration, family, criminal, commercial, business, property, estates, insurance and notarial matters.

  • A leading physiotherapy partnership near Melbourne Airport, providing access to a team of 14 experienced physiotherapists.

  • A 15% member discount across physiotherapy services and Keilor Road Pilates.

  • Priority appointments, including same-day appointments where available.

  • Workplace guidance and advocacy support to help members raise concerns appropriately and understand the options available to them.

  • Professional referral pathways for members requiring qualified legal, health or rehabilitation assistance.

Partner services, discounts and appointments remain subject to each independent provider’s eligibility requirements, availability and conditions.

More partnerships are coming

We are actively working to expand our member services further, including:

  • Mental-health and wellbeing support

  • Workplace injury and rehabilitation assistance

  • Family and community support services

  • More exclusive discounts and priority-access arrangements

Every partnership will be developed carefully, with a focus on quality, credibility and genuine value for our members.

A professional and constructive approach

Airport Workers Union Australia is peaceful, respectful and solutions-focused.

We believe strong workplaces are built through fair treatment, safe systems, respectful communication and constructive relationships between workers and employers.

Our approach is designed to:

  • Support workers and their families

  • Encourage early and respectful resolution of concerns

  • Improve workplace confidence and cooperation

  • Promote safer and healthier working environments

  • Help businesses strengthen performance, workforce stability and service quality

We are not here to create unnecessary conflict. We are here to help build better relationships, identify practical solutions and ensure workers are heard and treated with dignity.

Building towards formal registration

We are developing the governance, rules and organisational structures required to pursue formal registration under Australia’s workplace-relations framework.

Until registration is approved, Airport Workers Union Australia operates as an independent worker-led membership organisation and support network. We do not represent ourselves as a registered organisation or claim statutory rights reserved for registered organisations or authorised permit holders.

Join during our free development stage

Membership is currently free, and members will receive advance notice before any future membership fee or material change is introduced.

By joining now, you can:

  • Become part of a rapidly growing airport-worker community

  • Receive updates about new services and partnerships

  • Access available member benefits and discounts

  • Raise workplace concerns through a supportive network

  • Help shape the future direction of the organisation

We are building something different

We have already achieved significant progress—but we are only getting started.

More services are coming. More professional partnerships are coming. More member benefits are coming. A stronger collective voice is growing.

Join free today and grow with us.

Together we stand. Together we win.

Airport Workers Union Australia

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Airport Workers Union Australia is currently an independent worker-led membership organisation and is not yet registered under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. Membership does not guarantee a particular outcome or automatically include free legal representation, medical treatment or unrestricted professional services. Legal, healthcare and partner services are provided independently and remain subject to provider terms, eligibility, availability, professional assessment and applicable fees.