This report looks at how ageism affects older Australians when they access healthcare. Many patients told us they feel dismissed, spoken over, or treated as 'just a number'. These attitudes can lead ...

The Commission calls for the immediate implementation of the WA Coroner’s recommendations in the Cleveland Dodd inquest. Commissioners echo calls for the immediate closure of WA’s Unit 18 youth ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission and Safe Work Australia are calling for businesses and organisations be aware of their positive duty obligations and take steps to keep workers safe in the busy ...

The views expressed by organisations and in resources in this hub do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Human Rights Commission or the Racism. "There's nothing casual about racism" ...

Welcome to the Australian Human Rights Commission's (the Commission) online course—An introduction to United Nations human rights frameworks. This short course is designed to provide an introduction ...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a rich history in Australia. According to the most recent archaeological evidence, Aboriginal peoples have been living on this land for at least ...

Students will develop an understanding of the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples since the arrival of British settlers in 1788. They will investigate a variety of government ...

Learn about the Disability Discrimination Act, what you can do if you experience discrimination and how to make a complaint to the Commission. Download the 'Your ...

Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission to the Committee against Torture for its list of issues prior to reporting (LOIPR) on Australia.

Learn about how people with a disability have the same rights and freedoms as everyone and should all be respected and treated equally and fairly. For a long time, people with disability did not have ...

The resources on this page have been designed to provide guidance around teaching about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures in an appropriate and respectful way.

Learn the signs of elder abuse and reach the National Elder Abuse phone line through the Commissions bookmarks and posters available in 20 languages.