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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New client services charter and easy English versions
Our new 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.. Read More
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New 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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Building trust can help vaccine uptake
Opinion By Dr Helen Watchirs, President of the Human Rights Commission The last year has seen an enormous global effort being applied to find a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19. Perhaps beyond many.. Read More
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Final report to a complaint brought to the ACT Human Rights Commission regarding the provision of a service for a child or young person by Brindabella Christian College
The ACT Human Rights Commission received a complaint from a mother, on behalf of two of her sons, about a service for children and young people provided by Brindabella Christian College (BCC). She also.. Read More
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