Seminar: Human Rights Obligations of ACT CommunityOrganisations

Human Rights Obligations of ACT Community Organisations Presented by
Sean Costello of ACT Human Rights Commission

This seminar will provide information to managers and board members of
community sector organisations on their human rights obligations as
public authorities under the ACT Human Rights Act 2004.

Information will be provided on how to ensure human rights are adhered
to . through understanding what it means to be a public authority; . as
a component of risk management; . through organisational policies and
procedures; and . through the day-to-day provision of supports to
disadvantaged and/or vulnerable people in Canberra.

Sean Costello is an adviser to the ACT Human Rights and Discrimination
Commissioner. He has worked on a number of human rights projects,
including most recently the 2011 human rights audit of the Bimberi Youth
Justice Centre.

When: 1.00 pm - 4.30 pm, Tuesday 14 August 2012
Where: ACTCOSS meeting room, Weston Community Hub, 1/6 Gritten St,
Weston
Cost: ACTCOSS members $40, Non-members $65, Government/Corporate $95
Afternoon tea will be provided.

To register for the workshop please complete this form and return the
whole page to lisa@actcoss.org.au or fax to 02 6281 4192. For further
details please contact Lisa on 02 6202 7200. Invoices for payment are
sent after each seminar. Please contact ACTCOSS if you do not receive
confirmation of your registration.

Your name:
Organisation:
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Address for invoice:
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Are you a: ACTCOSS member Non-member Government/Corporate Dietary or
access requirements (please specify):

Terms and Conditions: Bookings are essential. Please register early as
places are limited. If you are unable to attend, please let us know so
we can offer your place to others on our waiting list. It is ACTCOSS
policy to reduce or waive fees for consumer representatives or people
experiencing disadvantage; please ask your workshop contact person for
assistance.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the workshop may incur a
full charge.

This seminar is provided with the assistance of an Australian Human
Rights Framework - Education Grant from the Australian Government.