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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach program
 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Seminar Program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach Program
The Anti-Discrimination Board of New South Wales has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach Program. We believe our outreach program is the best way for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to get advice when confronting discrimination against them, and to deal with situations where discrimination has happened.
The outreach program has three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander officers who link the Anti-Discrimination Board with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities throughout NSW. It is our job to investigate and conciliate complaints of discrimination from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people all over NSW, as well as develop and implement a planned and structured outreach program. The outreach program aims to:
- provide a culturally appropriate service by the Anti-Discrimination Board for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- tell Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and individuals about the Board, the anti-discrimination laws and how and when to use us
- consult with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and individuals about the effectiveness, or otherwise, of the current processes at the Board and the current anti-discrimination laws
- where appropriate, investigate and conciliate complaints of discrimination while visiting regional areas
- educate the major groups who may discriminate against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - for example, public and private sector employers, local government, hoteliers and club managers, real estate agents, retailers and other goods and services providers - about discrimination and how to avoid it. This education includes tackling the stereotypes that still exist about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
If you would like to contact the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach Program, please phone the Board on (02) 9268 5555 or toll free on 1800 670 812 and ask to speak to a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Seminar Program
Courses
Discrimination rights, advice and strategies
- how to identify discrimination, harassment and vilification that is against NSW and Federal law;
- how the Anti-Discrimination Board functions and how it handles complaints;
- how to best advise people on their rights;
- how to develop strategies to resolve clients’ discrimination and harassment locally.
Non-discriminatory community management
- how to identify management responsibilities and ensure community sector workplaces are discrimination and harassment-free for workers and clients;
- how to identify strategies to implement equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in your workplace;
- basic principles to observe when handling grievances;
- how to identify liability for discrimination;
- what will happen if a complaint is made against your organisation;
- when and how to seek an exemption from the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Who are the courses for?
These courses are designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community workers and others who are in an advisory role in this area.
You must attend ‘Discrimination rights, advice & strategies,’ before attending ‘Non-discriminatory community management.’
‘Non-discriminatory community management’ is for managers, committee members and coordinators in the non-profit and community sectors. It is not open to or suitable for private or public sector managers.
More information
For more information contact Felicity Huntington on (02) 9268 5555 or 1800 670 812.
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