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Equal identities: a human rights review of the experiences of trans and gender diverse people in Australia
The report explores challenges facing trans and gender diverse people across all domains of Australian society. It draws on the expertise, insight, lived and living experience shared in 97 submissions, as well as Australian and international research. It identifies what must change to ensure trans and gender diverse people can fully realise their human rights.
Report
Respect at Uni: study into antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and the experience of First Nations people
The largest and most comprehensive examination of racism in Australian universities. Its findings highlight that racism is deeply embedded across Australian universities and has profound impacts on students and staff. Racism occurs at similar rates at all Australian universities, confirming it is a systemic issue. The report makes 47 recommendations to Government and universities.
Guide
Disability discrimination and the workplace
A practical guide outlining the rights of people with disability at work and employers’ responsibilities to ensure fair, inclusive employment. It explains the requirement to assess applicants on their ability to perform essential job tasks and the legal duty to provide reasonable adjustments such as modifying recruitment, equipment or work practices unless this causes unjustifiable...
Report
‘Left alone’: a review of solitary confinement and similar practices in Australia’s youth justice systems
A review of solitary confinement and similar practices in youth detention in Australia. The report finds these practices cause serious harm, breach international human rights standards and disproportionately affect First Nations children and children with disability. It makes 24 recommendations to prohibit solitary confinement, strengthen safeguards and ensure youth justice systems adopt trauma-informed, rights-based approaches.
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The age barrier: older adults’ experiences of ageism in health care
This report looks at how ageism affects older Australians when they access healthcare. Many patients noted they feel dismissed, spoken over or treated as 'just a number'. The report recommends making health care more respectful and inclusive: through better training for health professionals, co-designing age-friendly models of care and more research on ageism and its impacts.