Policy Toolkit

Safer spaces

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This policy demonstrates a commitment and responsibility towards creating safer spaces for people accessing services, by supporting the empowerment, respect and autonomy of people using the service.

Sections in the policy

Safer spaces policy framework
Rights and responsibilities
References

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Related legislation

  • Age Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
  • Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
  • Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
  • Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth)
  • Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)
  • Racial Hatred Act 1995 (Cth)
  • Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
  • Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
  • Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW)
  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Commonwealth)

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