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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Easter shutdown
The Human Rights Commission and Victim Support ACT will close from 5pm Thursday 14 April, re-opening at 9am on Tuesday 19 April 2022. For support during this time, please contact: Access Mental Health:.. Read More
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Response to recommendation 15 from the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Steering Committee’s report
The ACT Government is commencing a review into a number of sexual assault cases that were reported to ACT Policing between 1 July 2020 and 31 December 2021. The purpose of the review is to understand the.. Read More
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