In the public health system, when are shoe and laundry allowances payable?

If an employee is required to wear an NSW Health-issued uniform and shoes, then both the uniform and shoe allowance should be paid, unless they are supplied.

If an employee is not required to wear a uniform but is engaged in direct clinical care, then laundry allowance only is generally paid.

If an employee is not required to wear a uniform and is not engaged in direct clinical care, then neither uniform nor laundry allowance should be paid.

This is a general guide only and there may be exceptions or variations to the above.

For example, no allowance is payable when an employee is on unpaid leave. See clause 23 of the Public Health System Nurses & Midwives’ (State) Award 2023 for further information.