Equal Opportunity and Employment

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 prohibits direct and indirect discrimination on the basis of disability throughout Australia. These links will help you find out more about your Equal Opportunity and Employment rights.

Disability Rights in the Workplace

http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/employment/employment.html

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) provides information on disability rights in the workplace. It looks at the Disability and Discrimination Act and discusses court decisions on complaints. It gives practical solutions and advice, and has an extensive list of resources.

Resource Type: Web Page
Languages:English
Organisation: Equal Opportunity Commission - Victoria

Legal Help for People with an Intellectual Disability

http://www.idrp.vic.gov.au/index.htm

The Intellectual Disability Review Panel (IDRP) is part of the legal system set up to help people with a disability ensure their rights are upheld. IDRP provides legal information about how people with an intellectual disability can access their rights.

Resource Type: Web Page
Languages:English
Organisation: Intellectual Review Panel