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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EVENT: Making human rights complaints accessible in the ACT
On 10 December, join our online International Human Rights Day forum, as we discuss the need to establish an accessible and affordable mechanism to deal with human rights complaints in the ACT. If your.. Read More
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Cultural safety & rights to culture
This lecture, delivered to ANU health science students earlier in the year, explores: Cultural safety: origins and organisations implementing the concept How the Commission developed its cultural safety.. Read More
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