National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds set to speak at National Child Protection Week launch in Canberra on Monday + facilitate FREE webinar about how national action to protect our children.
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Sex Discrimination Commissioner and Disability Discrimination Commissioner at the #JobsSummit. Advocating that safe, fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces are essential for a productive economy.
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Two powerful panels about the importance of migrant workers - their transformative potential as well as the risks of migrant worker exploitation. Issues top of mind for & also exposed in #RespectatWork.
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There are just a few days left to submit nominations for this year’s Human Rights Awards. Don’t miss your chance to give your human rights champions the recognition they deserve. Nominations close Sun 4 Sep: humanrights.gov.au/get-involved/h
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The #JobSummit represents a great chance to change the narrative on diversity and inclusion.
It has been great to hear from and catch up with , and .
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Lots of work to get here and lots still to be done, but the feeling I have today is that this #JobsSummit2022 is a major turning point for 
- especially for women in work, finally recognised as central to our economy. 
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- especially for women in work, finally recognised as central to our economy. @AlboMP @SenKatyG
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1st session of today’s #JobsSummit - equal opportunities & pay for women.
Compelling words from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island Social Justice Commissioner of .
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Being a human rights chmapion can mean many things. The Human Rights Awards honour and celebrate the work of all kinds of people and organisations. Nominations close this Sun 4 Sep: humanrights.gov.au/get-involved/h #HRA21 #humanrightsawards21
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Ramping up mental health support for children is a key finding of our national survey of young people’s experiences during COVID pandemic. humanrights.gov.au/our-work/child
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Nominations are closing on Sunday for this year’s Human Rights Awards. Honour your human rights heroes in one of four categories. They can be individuals or organisations. Nominations close Sun 4 Sep: humanrights.gov.au/get-involved/h
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Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus met today with our President and Commissioners as a group for the first time in his new role. Many thanks to the Attorney for sharing his time and hearing more about the work of the Commission.
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Nominate now for the 2022 Human Rights Awards. Nominations close Sunday 4th September. Visit:
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Don't miss your opportunity to honour your human rights champions by nominating them for a prestigious Human Rights Award. You can nominate people and organisations for one of four categories. Nominations close Sun 4 Sep: humanrights.gov.au/get-involved/h
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Powerful words from Australia's National Children's Commissioner this morning. The crisis in youth justice is a chronic, national problem, which demands far more focus. Our country must do better.
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Calls are growing for a complete overhaul of the juvenile detention regime in Australia, amid claims that growing numbers of children are being subjected to physical, sexual and mental abuse.
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Calls are growing for a complete overhaul of the juvenile detention regime in Australia, amid claims that growing numbers of children are being subjected to physical, sexual and mental abuse.
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New COVID pandemic research shows need for new approaches to increase mental health support for young people. humanrights.gov.au/our-work/child
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So what will it take for Aust to demand a civilised and evidence-informed approach to investing in child wellbeing that will keep the community safer? Instead we have this.
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There are many ways to advance and protect human rights. Big or small, all kinds of people and orgs are making a difference. Honour their work by nominating them for a Human Rights Awards: humanrights.gov.au/get-involved/h
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Many Australians like to tell ourselves that we are a ‘successful’ multicultural nation, but many people live with the reality that everyday expressions of their beliefs make them a target for abuse. Learn more and take action at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au
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Some of Australia’s most famous human rights heroes have been honoured at our annual Human Rights Awards. So have many everyday champions. Add your heroes to this prestigious alumni. Nominations close on Sun 4 Sep: humanrights.gov.au/get-involved/h
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National Child Protection Week - live-streamed Mon 5 Sep 10am, launched by GG David Hurley & Linda Hurley. Plus keynote address by National Children’s Commissioner sharing what chn & #youngpeople need to be safe & well, now & into the future. register.gotowebinar.com/register/88802
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All people should have access to appropriate medical care, but racism in the health system continues to undermine access to services, diagnoses, treatment, and care.
Learn more and take action at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au
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Know a person, group, organisation, or community that has contributed to promoting or fostering human rights in Australia over the last 12 months? Nominate them now for a 2022 Human Rights Award. Deadline is Sun 4 Sep. humanrights.gov.au/get-involved/h
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We’re currently conducting our 5th National Survey on Workplace Sexual Harassment. The results are expected to be released in November. humanrights.gov.au/about/news/res
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Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins has welcomed the release today of a report into sexual harassment, sexual assault and bullying in the New South Wales Parliament. humanrights.gov.au/about/news/med
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Sport should be a place where equality and fairness rule the game, but racism remains an ongoing issue. We need a coordinated approach to addressing racism in sports.
Learn more and take action at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au
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Racial profiling by airport security (whether conscious or not) stigmatises targeted communities and reinforces racism in other contexts.
In particular, we can see this in research on Islamophobia. Have a look at the research here:
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The Human Rights Awards provide Australia with an opportunity to honour the unsung heroes of human rights. Until Sun 4 Sep, you can nominate people and organisations for one of four prestigious awards. Nominate your heroes now! humanrights.gov.au/get-involved/h
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If we want to live in a just and fair society, we need to ensure that First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities are no longer treated as a threat. #itstopswithme
Learn more and take action at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au
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They will also work collaboratively with the Director – Disability Rights in relation to the delivery of key Commission priorities, particularly in relation to disability employment more broadly. Closing date 16 Aug 2022. humanrights.gov.au/about/jobs
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Our Disability Team is currently recruiting for a Director - IncludeAbility Project. It's a 12 month contract with the possibility of extension. The position is responsible for the management of the IncludeAbility Project, and specifically the Project’s Secretariat.
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We all have work to do in tearing down these biases and structural barriers to ensure that everyone is provided with equitable access and opportunities. #itstopswithme
Read more here:
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Structural barriers lead to differences in the overall employment rates, graduation rates, and health outcomes for people of different racial identities.
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It’s true that structural barriers play a role in limiting the opportunities and outcomes of some communities. But this doesn’t mean we simply expect more or less from someone.
Learn more and take action at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au
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Here is some other work we’ve done to highlight this issue: humanrights.gov.au/our-work/legal
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Our Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay has penned an op-ed featured in The Australian today about the need to review Australia’s COVID-response and how it has impacted on the human rights of Australians domestically and internationally:
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The Racism campaign's Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool supports Australian workplaces to attract, recruit and retain staff equitably and challenge racism at work. Learn more about the tool here
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Research shows that culturally diverse workforces are more productive and successful. But racism in the workplace continues to undermine cultural diversity and inclusion. Read more about the impact of racism on workplaces here:
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