Human Rights

Finalists announced for human rights awards

The Australian Human Rights Commission has announced finalists in two categories for the upcoming Human Rights Awards.
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Statement from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda: Changing the conversation

Like most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, I am heartbroken that the events of last week have caused distress and division amongst our people.
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Historic decision leads Australia a step closer to making equal remuneration for women a reality

Elizabeth Broderick, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, has welcomed the decision by Fair Work Australia to award more than 200,000 social and community services sector workers, pay-rises of between 19 and 41 per cent.
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Constitutional recognition is a chance to shape a better future for us all

The Australian Human Rights Commission has welcomed the release today of the Report from the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Marlon Noble will only be truly free when his name is cleared

Marlon Noble’s release after 10 years behind bars without a trial has been welcomed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda and Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes.
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Mental Health

Lifeline – www.lifeline.org.au
Salvo Care Line – 1300 36 36 22
Talk to your local GP or health professional
For young people, Reach Out! – www.reachout.com
For people bereaved by suicide, Salvation Army Hope Line – 1300 467 354
For people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, Multicultural Mental Health Australia www.mmha.org.au
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Local Aboriginal Medical Service available from www.vibe.com.au
SANE Australia helpline 1800 18 SANE (7263) or www.sane.org
Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service www.glccs.org.au
Vietnam Veterans’ Counselling Services and Community Services – 1800 011 046