Community workers guidelines
Guidelines for union representatives
How to deal with discrimination, unfair treatment or harassment (self-help strategies)
Know your rights: A guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Unfair treatment .... what to do (for people with intellectual disabilities)
Order form Dec2011 (PDF 417Kb)

Community workers guidelines
ISBN 0-9750693-2-2 - 32 page, new edition

These guidelines are intended for anyone who works for the community sector in NSW and who advises clients about their rights or advocates on their behalf, including: front-line workers in non-government organisations, government departments and local councils people who advise clients voluntarily; community leaders; and management committee members. These guidelines will help you: recognise when unfair treatment is against the law and when it is not; give accurate advice to clients, consumers or members of your community about their rights under anti-discrimination law; assist clients to resolve cases of unfair treatment; find out how to get more information and advice about anti-discrimination law; and understand how to use the Anti-Discrimination Board, including how to help someone lodge a complaint with the Board.

These guidelines are invaluable for union representatives who need to address workplace discrimination and harassment. They provide information on anti-discrimination, harassment and industrial relations law, legal liability, the responsibilities of union representatives, members’ rights and responsibilities, awards and enterprise agreements, and how to help members sort out discrimination and harassment complaints. The guidelines: help Union delegates assist their members to deal with discrimination issues in the workplace, highlight the responsibility of Unions to contribute to safe and secure working conditions.

How to deal with discrimination, unfair treatment or harassment is an 8-page booklet outlining the different avenues that are available for addressing discrimination, unfair treatment and harassment in various areas of life such as housing, health, police service etc. More information....

Know your rights: A guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People is a step-by-step explanation of how anti-discrimination laws in NSW can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is suitable for use by commnity and advice workers as well as individuals who want to know more about anti-discrimination law or make a discrimination complaint. More information...

The booklet Unfair treatment...what to do is intended for people with intellectual disabilities. It explains the basics of anti-discrimination law using simple picture stories of common situations they may encounter. The booklet can be read by the person themselves or used as a teaching resource by family members, educators and advocates. It is also available as an interactive PDF which can be downloaded for free. More information....