Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission

No one should be treated unfairly because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. On #WearItPurpleDay (and every day!) we stand with Victoria's LGBTIQA+ young people. If you've experienced discrimination, contact our Enquiry Line for more information on your rights and how you can make a complaint – 1300 292 153. It's free and confidential. Find out more about LGBTIQA+ rights → https://lnkd.in/gv7Pizr

JUST LAUNCHED: In preparation for Treaty Negotiations to begin in Victoria, the Treaty Authority’s Interactive Map is now live. The map allows you to explore key information about Victoria's Treaty negotiations. The information publicly available in this map has been released with the permission of the Traditional Owner Groups included. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/exk8KXbA

The Treaty Authority is seeking a Senior Treaty Advisor. A great role for a First Nations candidate who wants to work on Treaty in Victoria. Come help us facilitate Treaty making between the State and First Peoples in Victoria. See the link in our comments for more information.

Today is Equal Pay Day. The date marks the additional 50 days beyond the end of the financial year that Australian women must work to earn the same, on average, as men did last year. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics data, the average weekly earnings for men working full time was $1,982.80 compared to $1,744.80 for women – a difference of $238 every week and $12,376 every year. If you're interested in achieving pay equality in your organisation, join us for the launch of the Pay equality toolkit – a suite of easy-to-use digital tools to help small and medium enterprises ensure they are paying all staff fairly. We're launching the toolkit on 10 September in partnership with Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry: https://lnkd.in/girSn5Es

This week we launched the new ‘Guideline: Race discrimination in the workplace’, accompanied by a suite of easy-to-use resources to help employers create workplaces free from racism. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt formally launched the guideline, and we heard reflections from Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner Ro Allen (FAICD) and project lead Rosie Ward on the development of these essential resources for employers. Guided by our emcee Krushnadevsinh (Kano) R., we also heard from three special guests who shared their visions for the anti-racist workplace – Florine Baerlocher, Co-Chair of the Victorian Public Service Women of Colour Network; Bonnie Dukakis, Executive Officer of the Koorie Youth Council (KYC); and Renee Imbesi, Principal Advisor, Cultural Diversity, at the Victorian Public Sector Commission. It was a compelling conversation shaped by personal reflections, ideas for change and practical action to create truly inclusive workplaces. Download the guideline and supporting resources → https://lnkd.in/g_mudDfu The fact sheets and guides on bystander action and racial literacy are available in English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Hazaragi, Karen, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Somali, Turkish and Vietnamese.

Across the world, there are 476 million Indigenous peoples, representing 5,000 different cultures and speaking around 7,000 languages. Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the heritage, culture, language and futures of the world’s Indigenous communities. Closer to home, the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates Victoria’s First Peoples population at 66,000 individuals. Under our Strategic Plan 2024–26, we are committed to promoting the rights of First Peoples in Victoria, working with policy-makers and organisations to uphold First Peoples’ human rights and advance self-determination. We are also working to ensure that Aboriginal cultural rights are understood and upheld across the public sector and that our services respond to the cultural needs of First Peoples. For more information about our services for First Peoples → https://lnkd.in/dGjJSHyy

No one should have to put up with racism at work. To help employers create workplaces free from racism, we’ve produced the new ‘Guideline: Race discrimination in the workplace’ and a suite of practical supporting resources. The guideline provides an introduction to workplace racism and outlines key actions for workplaces to take to prevent and respond to race discrimination at work. It includes plain language information about the law, introduces key concepts and provides practical examples. This guideline also sets out 5 minimum standards to eliminate racism that all organisations must follow to comply with the positive duty. To help workplaces comply with their obligations, the guideline is accompanied by fact sheets and easy-to-use guides: — Minimum standards framework — Fact sheet: Race discrimination in the workplace – what are my responsibilities — Fact sheet: Race discrimination in the workplace – what are my rights? — Guide: Bystanders in the workplace — Guide: Racial literacy in the workplace — Guide: Developing a workplace race discrimination prevention plan — Guide: Developing a workplace anti-racism policy. The fact sheets and guides on bystander action and racial literacy are available in English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Hazaragi, Karen, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Somali, Turkish and Vietnamese. Download the guideline and supporting resources → https://lnkd.in/g_mudDfu

What does an accessible and inclusive workplace look like for people with disability? Commissioner Ro Allen (FAICD) is moderating a panel discussion on 21 August at the Australian Institute of Company Directors featuring:  —Emma Olivier GAICD, Founder, Twenty Percent Disability Inclusion Advisory —Llewellyn Prain FAICD, Board Member, Greater Western Water —Corene Strauss GAICD, CEO Australian Disability Network. The discussion will explore how board directors can better engage with people with disabilities to understand their needs and perspectives, and what strategies, tools and adjustments can enable more accessible and inclusive workplaces. Find out more → https://lnkd.in/gAgQYyXp

We joined with friends, community and family this week to officially launch the Treaty Authority. We met on Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country, and paid deep respect to their Elders and their continued connection to country and culture. We honour the work of our ancestors who have, for generations, called for a just relationship to be established with the State. Our work is not just about facilitating Treaty making, it is about building a better, just and united community for all Victorians to celebrate and be proud of. First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria Yoorrook Justice Commission Victorian Government #Treaty #treatyauthority #treaty2024

[REMINDER] We're hosting a focus group for First Peoples, to seek feedback on tools for reporting experiences of hate, on Friday 19 July at VACSAL in Northcote. There are still some places available. If you're keen to attend, please email Cathy Austin at [email protected] with your name, phone number and email address by midday on Wednesday 17 July. Please share this invitation with your networks.