Human rights events and publications calendar
This is a calendar of upcoming events and publications related to human rights issues in Australia. It is not intended to be a detailed directory but rather a brief and quick reference to what's happening in the fields of human rights, anti-discrimination, gender-equality, racism in sport, human rights education, and equal opportunities in the workplace in Australia.
- A weekly update on events that the Australian Human Rights Commission, it's Commissioners or President are doing is also available
- How to submit an event
EVENTS
2010
Ongoing
Human Rights Medals and Awards - now open
Nominations are now being called for the Australian Human Rights Commission’s 2010 Human Rights Medals and Awards.
Entries close 4 October 2010.
Premises Standards Seminars
An essential seminar on access changes in public buildings
The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards (Premises Standards) are due to come into force on 1 May 2011. They will lead to significant improvements in the level of access required in new buildings and existing buildings undergoing renovation. It is also anticipated that corresponding changes will be made to the Building Code of Australia at the same time.
This half day seminar will provide designers, builders, building owners, managers, access consultants, advocates and professionals in the building approvals area with an overview of the Premises Standards and their effect when they come into force.
Being held in all capital cities, from August 2010.
2010 National Disability Awards
About the Award category
The Accessible Housing Award will be awarded to property developers, builders and others in the building sector that have developed innovative and accessible private dwellings for people with disability.
Nominations for this Award category are open to people who have made a significant contribution to their community.
- For more information about the awards can be found at
www.idpwd.com.au/awards.asp
July
Thursday 15 - 17 July: Arab Film Festival Australia (Canberra)
The Arab Film Festival aims to showcase stories from diverse Arabic-speaking cultures to broad Australian audiences that reflect the complexity and diversity of Arab communities and experiences. The festival aims to address the (mis)representations of Arab culture through film by providing critical spaces to present alternative representations of Arab cultures, subjects and narratives.
Sponsored by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Venue: National Film and Sound Archive, Arc Cinema, Canberra
Times: Various sessions, see website.
Further information: http://arabfilmfestival.com.au
Tuesday July 20: Workplace Investigations Officer Program
This training will equip HR representatives and senior managers to be able to conduct a workplace investigation related to Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment or Bullying for your organisation. Participants should have background knowledge in the legislative framework surrounding Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying in the workplace, and the process of ‘Natural Justice’. Upon completion of this program participants will be equipped with the skills to execute a sound and legitimate investigation once a complaint has been brought to them.
Featuring: Senior Workplace Relations Practitioner/Expert Investigator John Boardman, Program Facilitator Jo Murphy and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/investigation_office_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Thursday July 22: Workplace Investigations Officer Program
This training will equip HR representatives and senior managers to be able to conduct a workplace investigation related to Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment or Bullying for your organisation. Participants should have background knowledge in the legislative framework surrounding Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying in the workplace, and the process of ‘Natural Justice’. Upon completion of this program participants will be equipped with the skills to execute a sound and legitimate investigation once a complaint has been brought to them.
Featuring: Senior Workplace Relations Practitioner/Expert Investigator John Boardman, Program Facilitator Jo Murphy and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Sydney, NSW
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/investigation_office_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Saturday July 24: National Stress Down Day
Stressdown on 24/7 is a great day to do something for both yourself and a great cause. Do something relaxing to raise money for Lifeline's 24 hour telephone counselling line
Further information: Go to http://www.stressdown.org.au/
Saturday 24 - 25 July: Arab Film Festival Australia (Adelaide)
The Arab Film Festival aims to showcase stories from diverse Arabic-speaking cultures to broad Australian audiences that reflect the complexity and diversity of Arab communities and experiences. The festival aims to address the (mis)representations of Arab culture through film by providing critical spaces to present alternative representations of Arab cultures, subjects and narratives.
Sponsored by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Venue: Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Adelaide
Times: Various sessions, see website.
Further information: http://arabfilmfestival.com.au
Friday 30 - 31 July: Arab Film Festival Australia (Brisbane)
The Arab Film Festival aims to showcase stories from diverse Arabic-speaking cultures to broad Australian audiences that reflect the complexity and diversity of Arab communities and experiences. The festival aims to address the (mis)representations of Arab culture through film by providing critical spaces to present alternative representations of Arab cultures, subjects and narratives.
Sponsored by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Venue: Dendy Cinemas Portside, Brisbane
Times: Various sessions, see website.
Further information: http://arabfilmfestival.com.au
August
Monday August 2 - 8: National Homeless Persons' Week
On any given night, there are nearly 100,000 homeless people in Australia. These people come from every neighbourhood and every age group but they all have one thing in common; they are all suffering. The Australian Federation of Homelessness Organisations hosts an awareness week at the start of August to bring attention to the plight of Australia's homeless people.
Further information: Go to http://www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au/
Wednesday August 4: National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day
National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day, (NAICD), is an annual event celebrated on 4 August each year having been established by the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) in 1988. The aim of NAICD is to demonstrate how important children are to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. By focussing on a different theme each year NAICD draws attention to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and major issues SNAICC is pursuing on their behalf.
Further information: Go to http://www.snaicc.asn.au/children/
Friday August 6 - 10: Garma Festival - NT
The Garma Festival of Traditional Culture is a celebration of the cultural inheritance of the Yolngu people, the Indigenous Aboriginal Australians of NorthEast Arnhemland. The Garma ceremony has as its purpose the sharing of knowledge and culture, and the opening of hearts to the message of the land at Gukula. It includes a Key Forum that in 2010 will focus on Indigenous Education. One of the central issues and challenges to be discussed at the Key Forum on the Creative Industries will be the extent and nature of Creative Industries interface with Indigenous Australians, including cultural and commercial rights, and the place of traditional art.
Further information: Go to http://www.garma.telstra.com/
Friday August 6: Hiroshima Day
Hiroshima Day is observed in many parts of the world with special vigils and peace marches. It is held to commemorate the dropping of the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945. Three days later a second bomb fell on the city of Nagasaki. The occasion is marked on 6 August.
Further information: Go to http://www.kidsturncentral.com/...idays/glossary/defhiroshima.htm
Monday August 9: International Day of the World's Indigenous People
The 9 August is an opportunity to acknowledge the significant place that indigenous cultures occupy in the world's cultural landscape, and the important contribution they make to our rich cultural diversity. By resolution 49/214 of 23 December 1994, the General Assembly decided to celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous People on 9 August every year during the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People. In 2004 the Assembly proclaimed a Second International Decade by resolution 59/174. The goal of this Decade is to further strengthen international cooperation for the solution of problems faced by indigenous people in such areas as culture, education, health, human rights, the environment, and social and economic development.
Further information: Go to http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/indigenous/
Tuesday August 10: Contact Officer Training Program
This training will equip participants with the right skills and knowledge to be effective and confident EEO and Anti-bullying Contact Officers for your organisation. The program will ensure they understand the federal and state legislation driving unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying and refine and practice their techniques to assist employees with perceived complaints.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Adelaide, SA
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/officer_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Wednesday 11 August: 2010 Rights of the Child lecture
The ACT Council of Save the Children is pleased to invite you to the 2010 Rights of the Child lecture: A fair chance for every child: the right to survival and development.
The lecture will be given by The Hon. Catherine Branson, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Hon. Justice John Faulks, Deputy Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia, followed by a VIP cocktail reception.
Time: 5.45pm for 6.00pm
Venue: National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes ACT
RSVP: Monday 2 August 2010 to Geraldine Velez at geraldine.velez@savethechildren.org.au or 0435 030 044.
Wednesday August 11: EEO & Anti-Bullying for Managers Training Program
This training will equip your leaders to be responsible for the everyday management and prevention of Unlawful Discrimination and Bullying in their workplace. This program draws the link between workplace culture and its reflection on what is perceived as acceptable behaviour. Upon completion of this program Managers will have a more sound knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Australian Workplace as well as an understanding of how important it is for them to role model appropriate behaviours.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Adelaide, SA
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 1pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/eeo_setting_standard.asp to register or view program outline
Thursday August 12: International Youth Day
International Youth Day gives the world an opportunity to recognise the potential of youth, to celebrate their achievements, and plan for ways to better engage young people to successfully take action in the development of their societies. It presents a unique opportunity for all stakeholders to rally together to ensure that young people are included in decision-making at all levels
Further information: Go to http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/iyouthday.htm
Sunday August 15 - 21: National Glaucoma Week
National Glaucoma Week seeks to raise awareness of the 'silent' eye condition - glaucoma. It is a major cause of sight loss in Australia.
Further information: Go to http://www.glaucoma.org.au/
Tuesday August 17: Workplace Investigation Officer Training Program
This training will equip HR representatives and senior managers to be able to conduct a workplace investigation related to Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment or Bullying for your organisation. Participants should have background knowledge in the legislative framework surrounding Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying in the workplace, and the process of ‘Natural Justice’. Upon completion of this program participants will be equipped with the skills to execute a sound and legitimate investigation once a complaint has been brought to them.
Featuring: Senior Workplace Relations Practitioner/Expert Investigator John Boardman, Program Facilitator Jo Murphy and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/investigation_office_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Wednesday August 18: Contact Officer Training Program
This training will equip participants with the right skills and knowledge to be effective and confident EEO and Anti-bullying Contact Officers for your organisation. The program will ensure they understand the federal and state legislation driving unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying and refine and practice their techniques to assist employees with perceived complaints.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/officer_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Wednesday August 18 - 20: 11th International Mental Health Conference
The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association is pleased to present the 11th International Mental Health Conference being held at the Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise Wednesday 18th August - Friday 20th August 2010.
We invite you to submit an abstract or register on the 11th International Mental Health Conference website, and hope you can join us on the Gold Coast.
Depression & Anxiety: Who, What, Where, When and How?
Who are the leaders in the fields of depression and anxiety research and service provision?
What new treatments have been developed that are recognised as evidence based treatments?
Where do we go from here? What further developments are under consideration? What advances can we expect in the next ten years? What changes do we need to implement in the workplace to promote and provide better management of anxiety and depression?
When and under what conditions are treatments and programs likely to be successful?
How are Governments developing policy to help with the ever increasing number of clients reporting with these conditions? How are new approaches being trialled?
The conference will be structured to provide practice updates on the treatment of depression and anxiety over different phases of the life cycle (from childhood to older adults).
Thursday August 19: EEO & Anti-Bullying for Managers Training Program
This training will equip your leaders to be responsible for the everyday management and prevention of Unlawful Discrimination and Bullying in their workplace. This program draws the link between workplace culture and its reflection on what is perceived as acceptable behaviour. Upon completion of this program Managers will have a more sound knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Australian Workplace as well as an understanding of how important it is for them to role model appropriate behaviours.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 1pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/eeo_setting_standard.asp to register or view program outline
Sunday August 22 - 28: Hearing Awareness Week
Hearing Awareness Week is an annual event held in the last full week of August. It provides an opportunity to raise community awareness of hearing impairment and ways to protect your hearing. This week is a key event for Deafness Forum which is the national coordinating body. Hearing Awareness Week also provides an opportunity for the 22 percent of Australians aged 15 years and over who have a hearing impairment to share their experience and knowledge and help to create a greater understanding of their needs and aspirations.
Further information: Go to http://www.hearingawarenessweek.org.au/
Tuesday August 24: Contact Officer Training Program
This training will equip participants with the right skills and knowledge to be effective and confident EEO and Anti-bullying Contact Officers for your organisation. The program will ensure they understand the federal and state legislation driving unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying and refine and practice their techniques to assist employees with perceived complaints.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Perth, WA
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/officer_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Wednesday August 25: EEO & Anti-Bullying for Managers Training Program
This training will equip your leaders to be responsible for the everyday management and prevention of Unlawful Discrimination and Bullying in their workplace. This program draws the link between workplace culture and its reflection on what is perceived as acceptable behaviour. Upon completion of this program Managers will have a more sound knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Australian Workplace as well as an understanding of how important it is for them to role model appropriate behaviours.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Perth, WA
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 1pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/eeo_setting_standard.asp to register or view program outline
Thursday August 26: Workplace Investigation Officer Training Program
This training will equip HR representatives and senior managers to be able to conduct a workplace investigation related to Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment or Bullying for your organisation. Participants should have background knowledge in the legislative framework surrounding Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying in the workplace, and the process of ‘Natural Justice’. Upon completion of this program participants will be equipped with the skills to execute a sound and legitimate investigation once a complaint has been brought to them.
Featuring: Senior Workplace Relations Practitioner/Expert Investigator John Boardman, Program Facilitator Jo Murphy and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Perth, WA
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/investigation_office_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
September
Sunday September 5 - 11: National Child Protection Week
A major event for the NAPCAN Foundation each year is the coordination of National Child Protection Week, starting on Father's Day in September. During this special week activities are held throughout Australia promoting community awareness of child abuse and neglect in all of its forms, the dramatic benefits of positive parenting towards the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and the role communities must play in preventing child abuse and neglect before it starts.
Further information: Go to http://www.napcan.org.au/
Tuesday September 7: Contact Officer Training Program
This training will equip participants with the right skills and knowledge to be effective and confident EEO and Anti-bullying Contact Officers for your organisation. The program will ensure they understand the federal and state legislation driving unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying and refine and practice their techniques to assist employees with perceived complaints.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Sydney, NSW
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/officer_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Wednesday September 8: EEO & Anti-Bullying for Managers Training Program
This training will equip your leaders to be responsible for the everyday management and prevention of Unlawful Discrimination and Bullying in their workplace. This program draws the link between workplace culture and its reflection on what is perceived as acceptable behaviour. Upon completion of this program Managers will have a more sound knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Australian Workplace as well as an understanding of how important it is for them to role model appropriate behaviours.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Sydney, NSW
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 1pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/eeo_setting_standard.asp to register or view program outline
Tuesday September 14: Contact Officer Training Program
This training will equip participants with the right skills and knowledge to be effective and confident EEO and Anti-bullying Contact Officers for your organisation. The program will ensure they understand the federal and state legislation driving unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying and refine and practice their techniques to assist employees with perceived complaints.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/officer_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Wednesday September 15: International Day of Democracy
Throughout history, democracies have flourished, been threatened or dismantled, and re-emerged in societies all over the world. In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly acknowledged the resilience and universality of the principles of democracy by declaring 15 September the International Day of Democracy.
Further information: Go to http://www.ipu.org/dem-e/idd/overview.htm
Wednesday September 15: EEO & Anti-Bullying for Managers Training Program
This training will equip your leaders to be responsible for the everyday management and prevention of Unlawful Discrimination and Bullying in their workplace. This program draws the link between workplace culture and its reflection on what is perceived as acceptable behaviour. Upon completion of this program Managers will have a more sound knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Australian Workplace as well as an understanding of how important it is for them to role model appropriate behaviours.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 1pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/eeo_setting_standard.asp to register or view program outline
Friday September 17: Australian Citizenship Day
Australian Citizenship Day, first celebrated in 2001, is held on September 17 and is an opportunity for all Australians to reflect on the meaning and importance of our Citizenship. It is a chance for all of us to think about the changes that have shaped our nation and the role both new and Australian born citizens have played in building Australia and shaping our future. Most importantly, Australian Citizenship Day provides a special day on which we reflect on the values which underpin our democracy, equality, and respect for each other's beliefs.
Further information: Go to http://www.citizenship.gov.au/news/announcements/citday.htm
Tuesday September 21: International Day of Peace
In 1981, the General Assembly declared that the opening day of its regular session in September 'shall be officially dedicated and observed as the International Day of Peace and shall be devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples'. On 7 September 2001, the Assembly decided that, beginning in 2002, the International Day of Peace shall be observed on 21 September each year, with this date to be brought to the attention of all people for the celebration and observance of peace (resolution 55/282). It declared that the Day shall be observed as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, an invitation to all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities throughout the Day.
Further information: Go to http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/
Wednesday September 29 - 30: 2nd Rural & Remote Mental Health Conference
The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association are pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium titled: Winds of Change: New Perspectives on Rural and Remote Mental Health. The Symposium will be held at Rydges Lakeside Canberra from September 29th - 30th 2010.
The conference will explore new perspectives within the P4 parameters, policy initiatives, primary interventions, promoting recovery, preventing relapse by way of individual conference papers, keynote presentations, and workshops.
Call for Abstracts is now open and can be submitted online.
Confirmed Keynote Presenters include:
- Prof Vaughan Carr, Director, Centre for Brain & Mental Health Research, University of Newcastle
- Mr David Crosbie, CEO - Mental Health Council of Australia
- Prof Mark Creamer, Director - Australian Posttraumatic Mental Health, University of Melbourne
October
Saturday October 2: International Day of Non-Violence
The first International Day of Non-Violence was marked on 2 October 2007, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. According to General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271, the International Day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness". The resolution reaffirms "the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence" and the desire "to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence".
Further information: Go to http://www.un.org/events/nonviolence/
Monday October 4: Human Rights Medals and Awards - entries close today
Nominations are now being called for the Australian Human Rights Commission’s 2010 Human Rights Medals and Awards.
Entries close 4 October 2010.
Tuesday October 12: Workplace Investigation Officer Training Program
This training will equip HR representatives and senior managers to be able to conduct a workplace investigation related to Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment or Bullying for your organisation. Participants should have background knowledge in the legislative framework surrounding Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying in the workplace, and the process of ‘Natural Justice’. Upon completion of this program participants will be equipped with the skills to execute a sound and legitimate investigation once a complaint has been brought to them.
Featuring: Senior Workplace Relations Practitioner/Expert Investigator John Boardman, Program Facilitator Jo Murphy and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/investigation_office_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Thursday October 14: World Sight Day
World Sight Day is an annual event, held on the second Thursday of October, which focuses attention on the problem of global blindness. 'Every 5 seconds one person in our world goes blind and a child goes blind every minute'. It is coordinated by VISION 2020: The Right to Sight, a joint initiative of the World Health Organization and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, and aims to eliminate avoidable blindness by the year 2020.
Further information: Go to http://www.v2020.org/page.asp?section=000100010007
Thursday October 14: Workplace Investigation Officer Training Program
This training will equip HR representatives and senior managers to be able to conduct a workplace investigation related to Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment or Bullying for your organisation. Participants should have background knowledge in the legislative framework surrounding Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying in the workplace, and the process of ‘Natural Justice’. Upon completion of this program participants will be equipped with the skills to execute a sound and legitimate investigation once a complaint has been brought to them.
Featuring: Senior Workplace Relations Practitioner/Expert Investigator John Boardman, Program Facilitator Jo Murphy and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Sydney, NSW
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/investigation_office_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Sunday October 17: International Day for Eradication of Poverty
In 1992, the General Assembly declared 17 October the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (resolution 47/196 of 22 December). The observance of the Day aims to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries, particularly in developing countries - a need that has become a development priority.
Further information: Go to http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/poverty/
Sunday October 17- 23: Anti-Poverty Week
Anti-Poverty Week aims to strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and within Australia. It also aims to encourage research, discussion and action to address these problems, including action by individuals, communities, organisations and governments. The week always runs from the Sunday to the Saturday which incorporates the UN Eradication of Poverty Day.
Further information: Go to http://www.antipovertyweek.org.au/
Wednesday October 20 - 26: World Refugee Week
Consider how radically your world would change if, without notice, you were forced to leave your home and possessions behind and relocate to an area in which you would know nobody and have little idea where your next meal would come from. For years, many countries and regions have been holding their own Refugee Days and even Weeks. As an expression of solidarity with Africa, which hosts the most refugees, and which traditionally has shown them great generosity, a special UN General Assembly Resolution was unanimously adopted in 2000 which designated 20 June every year as World Refugee Day.
Further information: Go to http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/refugee/
Wednesday October 27: United Nations Day
The anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter on 24 October 1945 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. It has traditionally been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions and exhibits on the achievements and goals of the Organization. In 1971, the General Assembly recommended that Member States observe it as a public holiday (resolution 2782(XXVI)).
Further information: Go to http://www.un.org/events/unday/2007/
November
Thursday November 4: Contact Officer Training Program
This training will equip participants with the right skills and knowledge to be effective and confident EEO and Anti-bullying Contact Officers for your organisation. The program will ensure they understand the federal and state legislation driving unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying and refine and practice their techniques to assist employees with perceived complaints.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Sydney, NSW
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/officer_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Thursday November 4-6: International Conference on Educating for Human Rights, Peace and Interculture Dialogue
If you are human rights education expert, practitioner or want to learn more and establish networks, simply attend the International Human Rights Education Conference 'Educating for Human Rights, Peace and Intercultural Dialogue', to be held at the Parramatta Campus of the University of Western Sydney between 4-6 November 2010.
The conference has been organised in response to the UN World Programme for Human Rights Education to advance the human rights education, in particular in Australia and Asia Pacific region.
Conference workshops and world class speakers will focus on the contribution of human rights culture to the good functioning of civil society; highlight key trends and achievements in human rights education and in particular, aim to secure greater commitment for future human rights education. It will also have a strong development and Indigenous component.
IMPORTANT DATES
Call for papers ends - 9 July 2010
Registration ends - 22 October 2010
Early bird registration ends - 1 October 2010
The Australian Human Rights Commission is a supporter of the Conference.
For more information and to see the conference program and current conference speakers go to: www.humanrightseducationconference2010.com.au
Friday November 5: EEO & Anti-Bullying for Managers Training Program
This training will equip your leaders to be responsible for the everyday management and prevention of Unlawful Discrimination and Bullying in their workplace. This program draws the link between workplace culture and its reflection on what is perceived as acceptable behaviour. Upon completion of this program Managers will have a more sound knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Australian Workplace as well as an understanding of how important it is for them to role model appropriate behaviours.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Sydney, NSW
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 1pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/eeo_setting_standard.asp to register or view program outline
Saturday November 6: Australia's Kindness Day
National Kindness Day is held on 6 November each year, and is the beginning of a sixteen day celebration devoted to kindness and unity. It includes World Kindness Day (13 November), UNESCO's International Day of Tolerance (16 November), and the International Day for Children (20 November). While National Kindness Day is relevant to Australia, the other three days will be celebrated throughout the world. They represent a world wide promotion of global kindness and understanding, which will create a greater awareness of how kindness can help to heal the world.
Further information: Go to http://www.kindness.com.au/
Wednesday November 10: Contact Officer Training Program
This training will equip participants with the right skills and knowledge to be effective and confident EEO and Anti-bullying Contact Officers for your organisation. The program will ensure they understand the federal and state legislation driving unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying and refine and practice their techniques to assist employees with perceived complaints.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Canberra, ACT
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/officer_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Thursday November 11: EEO & Anti-Bullying for Managers Training Program
This training will equip your leaders to be responsible for the everyday management and prevention of Unlawful Discrimination and Bullying in their workplace. This program draws the link between workplace culture and its reflection on what is perceived as acceptable behaviour. Upon completion of this program Managers will have a more sound knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Australian Workplace as well as an understanding of how important it is for them to role model appropriate behaviours.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Canberra, ACT
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 1pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/eeo_setting_standard.asp to register or view program outline
Saturday November 13: World Kindness Day
The purpose of World Kindness Day is to look beyond ourselves, beyond the boundaries of our country, beyond our culture, our race, our religion; and realise we are citizens of the world. As world citizens we have a commonality, and must realise that if progress is to be made in human relations and endeavours, if we are to achieve the goal of peaceful coexistence, we must focus on what we have in common. When we find likenesses we begin to experience empathy, and in such a state we can fully relate to that person or those people. While we may think of people from other cultures as being ‘different’ when we compare them with our own customs and beliefs, it doesn’t mean that we are any better than they are. When we become friends with someone from a different culture we discover that despite some obvious differences, there are many similarities
Further information: Go to http://kindness.com.au/cms/content/view/16/38/
Tuesday November 16: UNESCO International Day for Tolerance
In 1996, the General Assembly invited Member States to observe the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November, with activities directed towards both educational establishments and the wider public (resolution 51/95 of 12 December). This action came in the wake of the United Nations Year for Tolerance, 1995, proclaimed by the Assembly in 1993 (resolution 48/126). The Year had been declared on the initiative of the General Conference of UNESCO. On 16 November 1995, the UNESCO member States had adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance and Follow-up Plan of Action for the Year.
The 2005 World Summit Outcome document (A/RES/60/1), outlines the commitment of Heads of State and Government to advance human welfare, freedom and progress everywhere, as well as to encourage tolerance, respect, dialogue and cooperation among different cultures, civilizations and peoples.
Further information: Go to http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/tolerance/
Tuesday November 16: Contact Officer Training Program
This training will equip participants with the right skills and knowledge to be effective and confident EEO and Anti-bullying Contact Officers for your organisation. The program will ensure they understand the federal and state legislation driving unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying and refine and practice their techniques to assist employees with perceived complaints.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/officer_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Wednesday November 17: EEO & Anti-Bullying for Managers Training Program
This training will equip your leaders to be responsible for the everyday management and prevention of Unlawful Discrimination and Bullying in their workplace. This program draws the link between workplace culture and its reflection on what is perceived as acceptable behaviour. Upon completion of this program Managers will have a more sound knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Australian Workplace as well as an understanding of how important it is for them to role model appropriate behaviours.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 1pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/eeo_setting_standard.asp to register or view program outline
Tuesday November 23: Contact Officer Training Program
This training will equip participants with the right skills and knowledge to be effective and confident EEO and Anti-bullying Contact Officers for your organisation. The program will ensure they understand the federal and state legislation driving unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying and refine and practice their techniques to assist employees with perceived complaints.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/officer_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Wednesday November 24: EEO & Anti-Bullying for Managers Training Program
This training will equip your leaders to be responsible for the everyday management and prevention of Unlawful Discrimination and Bullying in their workplace. This program draws the link between workplace culture and its reflection on what is perceived as acceptable behaviour. Upon completion of this program Managers will have a more sound knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Australian Workplace as well as an understanding of how important it is for them to role model appropriate behaviours.
Featuring: iHR Senior Facilitator and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 1pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/eeo_setting_standard.asp to register or view program outline
Wednesday November 24 - 26: Australasian Mobility Conference 2010
The 4th Australasian Orientation and Mobility Conference will take place between 24-26 November 2010, and will be hosted by Guide Dogs NSW/ACT at The Women's College within the University of Sydney. This is a conference for the professional development of Orientation and Mobility specialists.
Full details on the conference will be made available in the coming weeks at www.guidedogs.com.au/amc2010
Call For Papers
Invitations for the submission of abstracts are now open.
Guide Dogs is also encouraging delegates to sign-up now and register their interest via email at: amc2010@guidedogs.com.au
December
Friday December 3: Workplace Investigation Officer Training Program
This training will equip HR representatives and senior managers to be able to conduct a workplace investigation related to Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment or Bullying for your organisation. Participants should have background knowledge in the legislative framework surrounding Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying in the workplace, and the process of ‘Natural Justice’. Upon completion of this program participants will be equipped with the skills to execute a sound and legitimate investigation once a complaint has been brought to them.
Featuring: Senior Workplace Relations Practitioner/Expert Investigator John Boardman, Program Facilitator Jo Murphy and Workplace Reality Theatre (Professional Actors)
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Venue: TBA
Time: 9am – 5pm
Further information: phone 1300 884 687 or visit http://www.ihraustralia.com/training/investigation_office_training_program.asp to register or view program outline
Friday December 10: Human Rights Medals and Awards ceremony - Commission event
The 2010 Human Rights Medals and Awards will be presented at a gala luncheon ceremony in the Grand Ballroom at the Sheraton on the Park Hotel in Sydney on Friday, 10 December from midday to 3pm.
The winners of the Human Rights Medal, Young People’s Human Rights Medal and Law, Community (Organisation and Individual), Literature (non-fiction), Print Media, Television and Radio award categories will be announced at the ceremony.
The Commission’s President will also deliver the annual Human Rights Day Oration.
The ceremony includes a two course luncheon and beverages. The standard ticket price is $80 and concession tickets are available to registered not for profit organisations, senior citizens and students for $50.
Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
Location: Sheraton on the Park Hotel, Sydney
Time: Midday - 3pm.
Further information: www.humanrights.gov.au/hr_awards/tickets.html
Monday December 20: International Human Solidarity Day
International Human Solidarity Day was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 2005 as an initiative in the fight against poverty. The Millennium Declaration identified solidarity as one of the fundamental and universal values that should underlie relations between peoples in the twenty-first century. Convinced that the promotion of the culture of solidarity and the spirit of sharing was important for combating poverty, the General Assembly proclaimed 20 December as International Human Solidarity Day.
Further information: Go to http://www.un.org/...dev/social/intldays/IntSolidarity/index.html
2012
Sunday September 9, 2012: Paralympic Games
London is the host nation for the 14th Paralympic Summer Games, to be held from 29 August - 9 September 2012. The Paralympic Games commence 12 days after the close of the Olympic Summer Games.
Further information: Go to http://www.paralympic.org.au
PUBLICATIONS
HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER
A Publication of Australian Human Rights Centre, University of New South Wales
Current issue - Dec 2009.
The Human Rights Defender is a human rights magazine which features information and comment on a broad range of current issues in human rights. It also seeks to provide a platform for the expression of critical thinking and the discussion of conceptual developments in human rights.
Further info: www.ahrcentre.org/hrd_issues.html
NEW MATILDA.COM
Human Rights Act for Australia online discussion forum.
Further info: http://www.humanrightsact.com.au/
How to submit an event
If you would like to submit an event or publication, please email details (event / publication name, date, time, location, key participants, contacts for further information) to paffairs@humanrights.gov.au.
Events can be conferences, seminars, book or media launches, competition deadlines, community forums, courses, calls for submissions, days/weeks of observance (eg, International Day of Older Persons, Anti-Poverty Week), workshops, performances, etc.
The Commission reserves the right to select and edit submissions as we see fit.
