ACT Human Rights Commission
Service Description
The ACT Human Rights Commission provides a range of services and supports for people in the ACT. We are independent, free and accessible. ⢠Human rights advocacy and monitoring ⢠Complaints handling: make a complaint or raise a concern about human rights, discrimination, disability and community services, health services, services for children, mistreatment of older people and people with a disability, services for older people, occupancy disputes and privacy. ⢠Services and supports for victims of crime and their families ⢠Advocating for children, young people or adults in the ACT who are at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation. ⢠Listening to and advocating for children and young people ⢠ACT Intermediary Program.
Alternate Names: ACT Human Rights Commission
02 6205 2222; (Victim Support ACT) 1800 822 272
instagram @actkids_cypc (ACT Children and Young People Commissioner)
Allara House, 56 Allara Street
Canberra, ACT, 2601
Hours of Operation
Phones are open 9am â 5pm Monday to Friday. Reception is open 9amâ4:30pm Monday to Friday.
Accessibility
Referral System
Self referral â contact us to raise a concern or ask about services and supports. Some clients are also referred by other organisations.
Service Fees
None
Languages (other than English)
Telephone interpreter
Disability Access
Yes. Level entry, parking, toilets and lift.
Organisational Information
Area Served
ACT
Parent Organisation
ACT Government
Postal Address
GPO Box 158
Canberra
ACT
2601
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
No
Last Updated: 30 July 2024