Health Department officials have confirmed that funding for the implementation of the new classification structures was provided to major health services on 15 November 2011. Some small health services will receive funding at the beginning of December 2011.

Health services should now be writing to all members whose positions are to be upgraded, advising them of their new classification. Note that the operative date is the first pay period on or after 1 January 2011, and backpay is payable.