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8 December 2020Book page
Part 4: Healthy and engaged lives
Learn how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls face challenges with their health, wellbeing and education and how this is being addressed. -
11 April 2024Webpage
Statistics about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women and Girls
Learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women and Girls in Australia through statistics and infographics. -
Disability Rights
21 March 2024WebpageMeet the IncludeAbility Employer Network
Meet the Employer Network – organisations producing meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability, and creating accessible and inclusive workplaces. -
Legal
14 February 2024PublicationMr Jdid v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)(2024)
Report into the use of force -
11 December 2023Webpage
Positive Duty Form
The Commission investigates and enforces compliance with the positive duty. Share concerns about an organization's compliance by completing our online Positive Duty Form. -
Disability Rights
1 May 2024Webpage
Your rights as an employee under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
Learn about the Disability Discrimination Act, what you can do if you experience discrimination and how to make a complaint to the Commission. -
Disability Rights
30 April 2024Webpage
Establishing a Disability Employee Network
Learn about establishing a Disability Employee Network - an employee-led group championing the inclusion of people with disability within their workplace. -
Disability Rights
13 March 2024Webpage
Finding and applying for a job
Learn how to find and apply for jobs online or in-person, through networks, connections, Disability Employment Service providers, or volunteering. -
Disability Rights
6 May 2024Webpage
Self-employment for people with disability
Learn about the benefits and challenges as well as government programs and supports available to people with disability who are self-employed. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - The University of Queensland
Learn how IncludeAbility Employer Network member UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion, and seeks to attract high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - City of Sydney
IncludeAbility Employer Network member City of Sydney aims to provide greater social and economic opportunities for people with disability -
Children's Rights
16 September 2020Opinion pieceGreater focus needed on kids during pandemic
Since lockdown restrictions were introduced in March, the national 24/7 counselling and support service Kids Helpline has received a significant increase in the volume of children and young people seeking help, up 24% to the end of August compared to 2019. The concerns they raised in counselling sessions provide important insights into how governments, parents and educators can better… -
Sex Discrimination
19 March 2024Webpage
Speaking from Experience
The Speaking from Experience project invites people who have been sexually harassed at work to give their perspectives on changes to make workplaces safer. -
Legal
29 January 2024Publication
Mr FF v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)
Mr FF v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2024] AusHRC 156 Report into arbitrary detention and a safe place of detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2024 -
Disability Rights
26 April 2024Webpage
Identifying accessible and inclusive employers
Explore this guide providing information on searching for and identifying accessible and inclusive employers. -
Disability Rights
6 May 2024Webpage
IncludeAbility Evaluation
Explore the evaluation by the Centre for Social Impact at Swinburne University of the IncludeAbility Project 2020-2023 to assess its effectiveness -
Disability Rights
11 September 2019Speech
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities briefing with civil society (2019)
22nd Session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities briefing with civil society, Monday, 9 September 2019 Geneva, Palais des Nations Room XVII Opening Statement of Australian Human Rights Commission Dr Ben Gauntlett, Disability Discrimination Commissioner Thank you, Mr Chairman. I welcome the opportunity to make this … -
Sex Discrimination
23 April 2024Webpage
The Positive Duty in the Sex Discrimination Act
The Commission has developed resources to help organisations and businesses understand their new legal responsibilities under the Sex Discrimination Act. -
Disability Rights
2 May 2024Webpage
Preparing for an interview
Tips on researching organisations you’re applying to, preparing for interview questions and answers and logistics like requesting reasonable adjustments to be made. -
18 March 2024Webpage
List of Support Services
If you have experienced sexual assault and feel you would like to make a complaint or report to the police, view the available services to keep you safe.