On Today’s show Amanda, Maria, Simo, Shona and James share some of their experiences with direct and indirect discrimination, and discuss how we can stop discrimination.
MUSIC on the show is The National Self Advocates Song by The Outsiders
There are Community Legal Services that specialise in Disability Discrimination.
To find one close to you Check out https://clcs.org.au/legal-help/
We know of the following:
Disability Discrimination Legal Service at Ross House Ph: 03 9654 8644
Email info@ddls.org.au
Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service Ph: 1800 014 111
EMAIL legal@villamanta.org.au
In Victoria - The Human Rights Commission
https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/hub/disability-rights/
EMAIL enquiries@veohrc.vic.gov.au PH: 1300 292 153
The Australian Human Rights Commission
https://humanrights.gov.au/complaints/how-to-make-a-complaint
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment you can contact the National Relay Service (NRS) on 133 677 (TTY/Voice) or 1300 555 727 (Speak & Listen) and ask to be connected to the Australian Human Rights Commission. If you need an Auslan interpreter, the Commission can arrange this for you. If you are blind or have a vision impairment, the Commission can provide information in alternative formats on request.
Deaf Blind Victoria (A Self Advocate Service)
https://deafblindvictoria.com/contact/
Action for More Independence and Dignity in Accommodation