ACT Human Rights Commission in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Government organisation

ACT Human Rights Commission

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6205 2222

Address: Level 1, 5 Constitution Ave 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.hrc.act.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Thanks to Aunty Agnes Shea OAM for this beautiful welcome to country for #NAIDOCweek 2020 Have a look at #Belcoarts great line up of song, dance, art & more for NAIDOC in the North. https://www.belcoarts.com.au/naidoc/... Always was, always will be

23.01.2022 Want to know more about how you can share your story with with the #DisabilityRoyalCommission? Join #legalaidact for this free event 11 Nov, 9:30AM.

23.01.2022 Nominate now, to recognise the incredible women who've made a contribution during this tough year https://www.facebook.com//a.351467448247/3731677830225945/

23.01.2022 Thanks Gomeroi woman Rachael McPhail & thanks #AustraliaPost #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020

22.01.2022 Racism in sport? Its not on #Canberra. Call us if you’ve been experienced racism on the pitch, at a match or courtside 6205 2222 [email protected] https://the-riotact.com/basketball-act-reveals-findi/439260

22.01.2022 Have you experienced #racism in sport? Call us for a confidential chat or to make a complaint. Ph 6205 2222 [email protected] Discrimination is against the law in the ACT. #Canberra #Discrimination #collingwood https://www.theguardian.com//heritier-lumumba-condemns-edd

21.01.2022 Hey #Canberra, this w/end, take some time to get to know more about the country you’re living and working on #NAIDOCWeek, a time to embrace the real history of this country a history which dates back+65,000 years #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

21.01.2022 Do u know an awesome young Canberran, aged 12-25? Nominate them for the Young Cbr Citizen of the Yr ! Recognising young people who’ve contributed to our #Canberra community Check out the different categories here ... https://tinyurl.com/2innq6dp Closes 1 March 2021 See more

20.01.2022 Great news #CEDAW

14.01.2022 Temp ASO6 advocate in the mental health/forensic mental health portfolio area now open. The Public Advocate & Children & Young People Commissioner is looking for an experienced, motivated & passionate person to join the team as an advocate. Apply via ACT jobs portal... https://www.jobs.act.gov.au//justice-and-c/temporary/19652 Closing 3 March 2021

13.01.2022 Save the date. 1 March, free expert panel on #ageism and #elderabuse If you're concerned about - elder abuse - your own safety... - or abuse/neglect of an older or vulnerable Canberran call us for a confidential chat/to make a complaint Ph 6205 2222 [email protected] See more

11.01.2022 We're at #ACT_Assembly annual report hearings 3-4pm today Tune in for an overview of our work over the last FY https://t.co/KYDmeeNCqq?amp=1 #Canberra #humanrights

10.01.2022 What can we do to combat the health inequities which have been amplified by COVID-19? What lessons can we learn about providing equitable care to all? On International Human Rights Day 2020, we hosted a fascinating forum on the right to health. Minister for Human Rights, Tara Cheyne MLA opened the event. Human Rights Commission President Dr Helen Watchirs and Health Services Commissioner Karen Toohey facilitated; and the expert panel included:... Professor Andrew Byrnes, UNSW Law Emma Campbell, CEO ACT Council of Social Service Inc Karl Briscoe, CEO National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners Darlene Cox, Executive Director, Health Care Consumers Association of the ACT.

10.01.2022 There’s still time to catch this great online show by disabled, d/Deaf and HOH artists at Belco Arts #Belconnen arts centre #CBRarts If you or someone you know has been discriminated against because of a disability, give us a call for a confidential chat Ph: 6205 2222... You can make a complaint/learn about how ACT law protects you from discrimination. https://www.belcoarts.com.au/invisible-belonging/

09.01.2022 Helpful tips for responding to misconceptions about violence against women/gender equality. A great resource If you’ve experienced violence, or you know someone who has, Victim Support ACT can help. ... Call us for a confidential chat: 1800 822 272

07.01.2022 #NAIDOCWeek 2020: a time to remember that our story didn’t begin with European contact. The first footprints on this continent belonged to First Nations peoples And there's lots on this week. Search for local #Canberra events here: https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events

05.01.2022 Welcome to ##NAIDOCWeek 2020. Check out #Belcoarts amazing program of online/live events, story, song, art, dance, ceremony & more https://www.belcoarts.com.au/naidoc/ Always was, always will be

03.01.2022 https://www.theguardian.com//australias-anguish-the-indige Locking up kids fails the children themselves and it also fails to protect our community. We look forward to working with the ACT govt as they expand the services/supports needed to divert kids away from detention & assist some of the most vulnerable children in our community. ... #RaiseTheAge

02.01.2022 Questions of voluntary vs mandatory vaccination raise complex ethical & legal issues. In the Canberra Times we argue that building community trust is the key #COVID19 #canberra #humanrights https://www.canberratimes.com.au//building-trust-can-help/

01.01.2022 Another wet weekend! It’s storytime #Canberra kids. To cap off #ChildrensWeek 2020, join Children’s Commissioner, Jodie Griffiths-Cook #PACYPC & Lanisha & Lester for the story of the Rainbow Serpent. Will you see a rainbow this weekend? #childrenfirst