Promoting & respecting rights for all
The ACT Human Rights Commission promotes the human rights and welfare of all people living in the ACT.
- Handles complaints in relation to health, disability and community services, abuse of vulnerable people, and complaints under discrimination law.
- Increases awareness of the rights and responsibilities of service users and service providers, and encourage service improvement.
- Provides advice to government and others regarding their human rights obligations.
- Advocates for children, young people and adults experiencing vulnerability.
- Advocates for and supports victims of crime.
Projects
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Client services charter and easy English versions
Our client services charter is about how we must treat our clients. It also explains to our clients what they can do to help us treat them well. As outlined in the charter, if you are unhappy with the.. Read More
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Our social inclusion plan
The Commission’s current social inclusion plan (2019-22) broadens our commitment to creating an inclusive community that respects and realises everyone’s rights. Previous disability action plans.. Read More
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News
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Holiday shutdown
The Human Rights Commission and Victim Support ACT will close from: • 3pm on 24 December until 3 January • re-opening 9am on 4 January, 2022. For crisis support during this time, please contact: •.. Read More
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Debating the need for an accessible human rights complaints remedy
Did you know that if your human rights are breached by a public authority in the ACT, there’s no easy way for you to enforce your rights under our ACT Human Rights Act 2004? You’d have to take.. Read More
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