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14 December 2012Book page
Appendix A: Knowing the law
The Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA) and equivalent state and territory laws make it unlawful to discriminate against, harass or victimise people with disabilities or their associates – including in employment. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix B: Types of mental illness
The following information provides a brief overview of mental illness. It is important to have an understanding of what mental illness is and its possible effects on a worker as this helps you to be more effective in handling issues that may arise. However, you do not need to become an expert in mental health nor are you required to assess whether a worker has a mental illness. -
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Appendix C: How to talk about mental illness
First and foremost people with mental illness are people and therefore it is important to use 'people first' language when referring to a person with a mental illness. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012WebpageEmployment innovations Victoria disability action plan
The scope of the DAP is to ensure that the services of EIV are provided to persons with a disability, to the same standards provided to any other client. EIV will to the best of its abilities ensure any disability client is not in any way disadvantaged or discriminated against in the receipt of EIV services, where possible services will be tailored to meet and exceed the requirements of the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Open letter to all Local Government Authorities
I recently had the opportunity to address participants in the ALGA National Local Roads and Transport Congress on the role of local government in responding to the mobility and access needs of people with a disability. -
14 December 2012Book page
Building Regulation and equitable access - an Australian view
Michael Small Senior Policy Officer in the Disability Rights Unit at the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission michaelsmall@humanrights.gov.au -
14 December 2012Book page
Letter to small business organisations on draft premises standards
The Australian Human Rights Commission recently (May 2004) met with representatives from a number of small business organisations to discuss the draft Premises Standards. The purpose of the meetings was to provide additional information on a number of specific concerns that had been raised. The Commission followed up the meetings with a letter which is reproduced below. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmissions on Temporary exemption application under DDA section 55: Broadcast television captioning
Submissions on Temporary exemption application under DDA section 55: Broadcast television captioning see also: notice of application . Submissions requested by 9 May 2003 to disabdis@humanrights.gov.au . Deafness Council Western Australia Australian Association of the Deaf Deafness Forum of Australia M.Wren S.Swann (MS Word doc) M.Fay A.Selby Smith J.Clark A.Porter A.Lill P.Abernethy People… -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Webpage
Captioned television inquiry index
Captioned television inquiry index Inquiry under the Disability Discrimination Act into complaints regarding captioning levels on Australian broadcast television Press release July 2003 Temporary exemption decision May 2003 ; recommendation and reasons; broadcasters application (MS Word) and proposal and submissions in response March 2001 forum (published 2 April 2001) Withdrawal of proposed… -
14 December 2012Book page
INFORMATION STANDARDS: PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY
NOTE: This document is issued by the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department. The Australian Human Rights Commission has put it here on its World Wide Web site for your convenience. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Publication
Disability Rights: Not for Service - Report: Index
In response to ongoing community criticism of experiences of care, in 2004, the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) and the Brain and Mind Research Institute (BMRI, University of Sydney), in association with HREOC initiated a new national review – the subject of this report. The goal of this review was to capture the current critical themes in mental health care from the perspective of… -
14 December 2012Book page
Submission: Living Wills: Lacey
Yes. The difference in judgment and perception of life and events from when one is well to when one is psychotic is quite extreme, so anything that can be done to make this passage, and the return to wellness, a little easier is to be recommended. -
14 December 2012Book page
NSW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC Submission: Living Wills
Our response to the Key Issues for Comment contained in your Discussion Paper follows. You will note that throughout this document we have referred to "Advance Directives" as we feel strongly that this is a preferable term, for the reasons stated below. -
14 December 2012Book page
RESPONSE TO THE DISCUSSION PAPER: LIVING WILLS: OPASA
In South Australia, the general terms 'advance directive', or 'living will', usually refer to any written statement that expresses a person's wishes and/or directions whilst of sound mind (ie not mentally incapacitated*), in advance of any possible loss of decision making ability that may occur in the future. Of the advance directives made by South Australians, only the following are legally… -
14 December 2012Book page
RESPONSE TO THE DISCUSSION PAPER: LIVING WILLS: OPAWA
The Public Advocate of Western Australia supports the concept of people with mental illnesses having significant and formalised input into the treatment of their illness. A pre-planning instrument such as a living will is a useful tool for people with fluctuating illnesses to contribute to their management while they are unwell. -
14 December 2012Book page
RESPONSE TO THE DISCUSSION PAPER: LIVING WILLS: OPGNSW
The Public Guardian of New South Wales is the legal guardian of over 1300 people with decision making disabilities. Of these approximately 150 have a diagnosed mental illness. The arrival of the commission's discussion paper on living wills is therefore a welcome opportunity to consider the issue of living wills and people with an incapacity to make decisions. -
14 December 2012Book page
RESPONSE TO THE DISCUSSION PAPER: LIVING WILLS: Miller
There is a need for Living Wills in the area of mental health, and they must carry weight ie. Mental Health professionals must listen to and be bound by them. -
14 December 2012Book page
Discussion Paper: Living Wills
This is a submission from Brad Wronski, senior member of the Individual Advocacy (mental health) Program, at Disability Action Inc., South Australia. This program has been in existence for 4 1/2 years, in which time we have provided advocacy to over 370 individuals with various forms and degrees of mental illness. Issues surrounding involuntary treatment currently account for over 10% of our work… -
14 December 2012Book page
Mental Health Legal Centre Inc: Comments on HREOC Discussion Paper on Living Wills
The message coming through loudly and clearly from consumers is that the introduction of Living Wills which have some legal force would mean an improvement in the recognition of their rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
Re: Living Wills Discussion Paper: NSWGT
The Guardianship Tribunal has authority under the Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW) to appoint substitute decision-makers for adults with disabilities who are unable to make their own decisions. The Tribunal also has functions as a substitute decision-maker for medical and dental treatment proposed for adults unable to give a valid consent to their own treatment.