Training Calendar

Due to resource pressures the ACT Human Rights Commission has had to make a number of changes to its community engagement activities.
 
For the foreseeable future, the Commission will be unable to:
·       Release our quarterly electronic newsletter, Humanity, and
·       Provide our full range of scheduled and tailored training sessions.
 
We have not made this decision lightly, and are currently undertaking a review of all activities undertaken by the Commission.  We hope, sometime in the future, to be able to re-commence publishing Humanity and offering our full range of training.
 
We will continue to send out occasional ‘alerts’ to Humanity subscribers to keep you informed about specific events.
 
We will also continue to use our Twitter presence to provide followers with information about Commission activities and new developments within the Commission's jurisdictions.  Follow us @ACTHRC.

 

UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

TBA
9:30am to 4:00pm

• Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person?
• Do you work or volunteer for a service which advocates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
• Want to know how to use the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous people in your work and life?

Then this workshop is for you.

The ACT Human Rights Commission is proud to provide workshops on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. At the end of this case study and participant driven session, you will be able to apply the Declaration in your advocacy work with individuals and for the benefit of your service.

Please note, this workshop is directed towards people working in the non-government sector, but those working for government agencies are welcome to attend.

Introduction to Health Records and Privacy

TBA
9:30am to 1:00pm

This workshop will:

• give record keepers a clear understanding of their obligations;
• give health service consumers a clear understanding of their rights;
• provide participants with an understanding of the laws regarding health information, privacy and access;
• work through scenarios to illustrate those rights and responsibilities;
• outline the Commissioner’s complaint handling role; and
• outline the  amendments to the legislation that came into force on 30 September 2010.
• The workshops will be suitable for all record keepers, health service providers and consumers of health services.

(Free for Community Sector)

 

Human Rights for ACT Public Authorities

TBA
9:30am to 1:00pm

Do you make decisions in your role that affect individuals? Then the ACT Human Rights Act is an essential part of your training!

The ACT Human Rights Commission is offering training for all employees of government agencies to learn about the Human Rights Act and their obligations as decision makers.

Who is this training for? Frontline office staff, review officers, policy advisors, managers and human resource staff.

What will you learn?
Our workshop explains the Human Rights Act in a user friendly way, offering a practical approach to assist you in considering Human Rights in your daily work and future planning.
 

Human Rights for the Community Sector

TBA
9:30am to 1:00pm

The Human Rights Act 2004 guarantees key civil and political rights for people in the ACT. This workshop is for members of the community sector wanting to know more about the Act.

This workshop will provide participants with:

• An understanding of the purpose and operation of the Human Rights Act 2004;
• An understanding of the way the Human Rights Act 2004 may reasonably limit rights;
• Information on how to advocate for clients using the Human Rights Act 2004;
• Provide details on which community sector organisations might have new responsibilities under the Act as ‘public authorities’ and what these obligations are;
• An overview of the work of the Human Rights & Discrimination Commissioner in the area of human rights.

Registration Fee: $free (for community sector only) 

Introduction to Discrimination Law 

TBA
9:30am to 1:00pm

Do you want to ensure you are acting fairly when employing new people? Would you like to know more about when and how a service provider like a cafe, hotel or shot can refuse service? Would you like to know more about your rights in seeking employment or accessing a service, regardless of your race, disability, gender, age or other protected attribute? The Discrimination Act ensures that everyone in our community is treated fairly in public life. This workshop will:

• Provide participants with a general understanding of the purpose, scope and operation of the Discrimination Act 1991;
• Outline what constitutes unlawful  discrimination in the ACT and the difference between direct and indirect discrimination.
• Highlight the exceptions to unlawful discrimination.
• Define and discuss sexual harassment, vilification and victimisation.
• Discuss different types of liability and how it affects individuals and organisations.
• Examine various current discrimination cases and analyse the discrimination issues arising from each case.
•  Outline the role of the ACT Human Rights and Discrimination Commissioner and our complaints handling process.

This workshop will engage participants in a range of ways and is suitable for employers, service providers and those who want to know more about their rights and responsibilities.

Disability Discrimination

TBA
9:30am to 1:00pm

Do you have contact with people with disabilities or do you manage staff in your work role?

If you are a manager? Are you aware of your responsibilities under the Discrimination Act in relation to employees if they have a disability, a work place injury or are unwell?

If you have contact with people with disabilities in your work, would you like strategies to better interact with people with disabilities?

Who is this training for? Frontline office staff, managers, people working with people with disabilities, human resource staff,

What will you learn?

The workshop has two main objectives:

• It explains the Discrimination Act in relation to disability in a friendly way, offering a practical approach to help you to understand your obligations and to help you to better interact with, and assist people with disabilities when undertaking your work role.
• It explains the role of the Human Rights and Discrimination Commissioner and the Disability Commissioner and provides strategies to enhance inclusion of people with disabilities in all areas of public life. 

Countering Harassment and Bullying 

TBA
9:30am to 1:00pm

This workshop provides comprehensive coverage of this critical workplace issue by:

• increasing insight into how harassment and bullying can happen;
• enabling recognition of behaviour that could be harassment and bullying;
• enhancing understanding of the impact of harassment and bullying;
• building knowledge of how harassment and bullying is covered by both the Discrimination Act 1991, and work safety law; and
• providing strategies for dealing with, and preventing harassment and bullying.
• Up-to-date information about how the courts deal with real-life cases is included in this workshop.

 

Workplace Contact Officer Training

TBA
9:00am to 4:00pm

An important part of effectively managing discrimination, harassment and bullying in the workplace is having approachable and trained people in your organisation to provide accurate information, and timely support for people who have concerns about behaviour that is affecting their well-being in the workplace.
This workshop will increase your understanding and knowledge of:

• the laws that cover workplace discrimination, harassment and bullying;
• options available to people who feel they have been discriminated against, harassed or bullied;
• roles and responsibilities of a workplace contact officer; and
• effective communication skills and strategies to help you in your role.

Prerequisite workshops: introduction to the discrimination act and/or sexual harassment and discriminatory bullying. 
 

 

 

 

Last updated 26 Apr 2013