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Education8 April 2016Webpage
Join a Human Rights Group
There are many organisations within Australia that promote social justice and human rights issues. Some even have programs that are specifically designed for younger people. Listed below are a few of the organisations worth checking out. Amnesty International Amnesty International is an advocacy group that regularly campaigns on a range of issues designed to protect and defend human rights… -
Education8 April 2016Webpage
Bring Human Rights to School
Empower your school community by promoting human rights through education and awareness. -
Education5 April 2016Webpage
Bullying and Harassment
Bullying and harassment can be stopped in most situations. Learn what you can do to stop it. Don't stand by, it could be you. -
Education5 April 2016Webpage
Homelessness
Explore educational resources on homelessness and human rights, provided by the Australian Human Rights Commission. -
Education4 April 2016Webpage
Equal Love: LGBTQIA+ Rights
Equal Love: LGBTQIA+ Rights promotes equal human rights regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status, combating homophobia and transphobia for inclusivity. -
Education4 April 2016Webpage
Women's Rights
Women’s rights are human rights. Learn about gender equality and violence against women in Australia. -
Education1 April 2016Webpage
Human Rights in Australia
Human rights are an important part of our lives. In fact, they are so much a part of everyday living that we often take them for granted. Consider how often you drink clean water, eat food, go to school, say or write what you think, get treated by a doctor, practise a religion (or not), or expect to be treated fairly by others. All of these everyday activities depend on the adequate… -
Education1 April 2016Webpage
The International Human Rights System
Learn more about The International Human Rights System that ensures global human rights through treaties and agreements. -
Education21 January 2016Publication
Facilitating the empowerment of people with disability
This unit of competency has been designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to facilitate the empowerment of people with disability, through the delivery of services driven by a person-centred, rights-based approach. Download the Trainer's Manual here, the Learner Guide and individual teaching topics within the Trainer’s Manual are available for download below. -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Statistics about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People
Learn how freedom from discrimination is a fundamental human right that belongs to all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Statistics about Older Australians
Statistics from 2014 Back to main Face the Facts page Download in PDF (3.01 MB) Download in Word (8.44 MB) Every day, across the country, older Australians make an enormous contribution to our society. For example, Australians aged 65 years and over contribute almost $39 billion each year in unpaid caring and voluntary work. If the unpaid contribution of those aged 55 to 64 years is included…