Service Agreements | Article
Providers need to make sure that participants understand the terms of their service agreement. They should communicate in a way that the participant can understand. It’s a good idea to have a written service agreement between the participant and provider. This helps to avoid any misunderstandings about what support will be provided and how it […]
Equal Opportunity Commission Fact Sheet – Sexual Harassment | Article
This fact sheet explains that it is against the law to sexually harass someone under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. According to the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, sexual harassment refers to behavior such as unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual acts or any unwanted sexual behavior towards another person. For an action to be classified […]
Sexuality and Gender Based Bullying in Schools – An Equal Opportunity Fact Sheet for Parents/Carers | Article
What is Sexuality and Gender Based Bullying? Most people know about bullying in schools, but what if the bullying is sexual in nature? Schools have a responsibility to protect their students and don’t tolerate bullying. This includes bullying that is related to a student’s gender or sexuality. This type of bullying can include inappropriate comments […]
Information for People making Complaints | Article
What does the Commission do? The Commission investigates and resolves complaints about unlawful discrimination based on sex, race, disability, and age. It is an independent agency that collects information from both parties involved in a complaint and tries to help them resolve it. The Commission cannot decide if discrimination has occurred but can provide information […]
Know your Rights: Disability Discrimination | Article
What is disability discrimination? Disability discrimination means treating people with disabilities worse than people without disabilities when they are in the same situation. For example, if a restaurant or nightclub does not let a person with a guide dog inside, that’s called direct disability discrimination. It is also disability discrimination if a rule or policy […]
Supported Decision-Making | Article
Supported Decision-Making and Restrictive Practices The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities says that people with disabilities have the right to make decisions about their own lives. However, this hasn’t always been the case for people with disabilities. In the past, other people have made decisions for them. Today have changed. […]
Consumer Rights for People with Disability | Article
Know your rights We offer information to people purchasing goods and services related to disability, including those registered with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Under Australian Consumer Law, you have the right to expect a product or service to function properly. If it doesn’t, you may be able to ask for a repair, replacement […]
Information for Consumers with Disability | Article
This information is for you if you buy things like disability-related products and services. It explains your rights as a consumer under the Australian Consumer Law. These rights apply when you buy things for your own use. Who is a Consumer? When you buy something that costs up to $40,000 or is normally used […]
Bennett Brook Disability Justice Centre | Article
A safe place for people with a disability who have been accused of breaking the law. It is like a home where they can stay securely. History The Bennett Brook Disability Justice Centre is a safe place for people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities who have been charged with an offence. It is run […]
What is a Disability Justice Centre?
Disability Justice Centres offer safe and secure housing options for individuals with mental impairments who have been charged with a crime or have been accused of breaking the law. Instead of going to jail with other people who have committed crimes, they can stay at the centre where they will be taken care of and […]
