Disability Royal Commission
The Disability Royal Commission has been running since April 2019, with the aim of protecting people with disabilities from experiencing abuse, violence, neglect and exploitation. It hopes to improve the practice of reporting, investigating and responding to these issues, while promoting a more inclusive society where people with disability are able to live independently and without fear of victimisation.
You can keep up to date with the latest news from the Disability Royal Commission by following their News and Events.
Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
It’s no secret that our lives have all changed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the biggest impacts we’ve seen has been in mental health. Uncertainty about the future combined with fear for ourselves and others has contributed to increased feelings of anxiety, stress and worry.
Beyond Blue has opened up a dedicated Coronavirus phone support line and online chat service, designed to help support people’s mental health during the pandemic. This service is available for all people, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and people for whom English is not their first language.
To learn more or access this service, check out Beyond Blue’s Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service.
Respect at Work
Sexual harassment is not a women’s issue: it is a social issue. The figures are shocking.
Almost 2 in 5 women (39%) and just over 1 in 4 men (26%) have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace in the past five years.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are more likely to have experienced workplace sexual harassment than non-indigenous people (53% and 32% respectively).
Australian workplaces can take action to address sexual harassment. By doing so, workplaces help create mentally healthier places for all workers. Workplace sexual harassment is not inevitable. It is not acceptable. It is preventable.