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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Right to health, COVID & pandemic responses
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.. Read More
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More vulnerable people and victims of crime assisted, complaints up
The ACT Human Rights Commission has assisted more Canberrans than ever before, with a 31% increase in clients registered through the Victims Services Scheme and an increase in complaints about discrimination.. Read More
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