Category Archives: Around the States and Territories

Victoria: Experiences of students with disability in schools

Posted on February 9, 2012 by editor

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is conducting research into the experiences of students with disability in Victorian schools. This research follows an increase in complaints to the Victorian Commission relating to disability discrimination in education, and concerns … Continue reading →

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ACT public service leads the way with employment targets

Posted on January 19, 2012 by editor

Information below has been provided by our colleagues in the ACT Government: ACT Public Service Respect Equity and Diversity (RED) Framework Employment Strategies The RED Framework was Launched by the Chief Minister in December 2010. As part of the Framework, … Continue reading →

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Queensland launches mental illness anti-discrimination campaign

Posted on October 10, 2011 by editor

The Queensland Government Change Our Minds campaign “is an initiative addressing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness in Queensland. It aims to make us aware of how our negative attitudes and behaviours affect the lives of people living with … Continue reading →

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Queensland disability strategy released

Posted on September 27, 2011 by editor

The Queensland Government has released its Absolutely Everybody plan which is linked to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and is  intended to be how Queensland delivers on its National Disability Strategy commitments

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