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Disability Discrimination Legal
Have you been discriminated against because of your disability?
What we do
We advise and assist people who have been or may be discriminated
against because of a disability. A complaint may be lodged under
the Disability Discrimination Act on your behalf. We also provide
referrals to other services who may be able to assist you. We provide
Community Legal Education workshops and seminars to all Adelaide,
metropolitan and regional country areas.
What is the Disability Discrimination Act?
The Disability Discrimination Act is a Federal law, which can be
used to address discrimination in many areas of life.
Who is the law for?
The Disability Discrimination Act is for anyone with a disability,
whatever the disability is. You are also covered if you had a disability,
or people think you have a disability and discriminate against you
because of it. This law also protects people who are relatives, friends
and carers of people with a disability.
What disabilities does this cover?
The Act includes the following disabilities:
When can this law be used?
You can use the Disability Discrimination Act to get fair treatment
in:
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Employment – getting a job,
equal pay, training, promotion
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Education – at school or enrolling
in a course at TAFE, university or other colleges
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Accommodation – renting or buying
a house or flat
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Goods, services and facilities access – using
shops, restaurants, banks, theatres, sports and social clubs, swimming
pools, public transport, dentists and doctors, government services,
and getting access to these and other public places.
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Harassment – you can also use
the Disability Discrimination Act if you are harassed (like being
called names or
put down) because of your disability.
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It does not cost anything to make a complaint.
Our service details are:
2/59 Main North Road, Medindie Gardens SA 5081
PO Box 962, Prospect East SA 5082
Email: ccls@ucwesleyadelaide.org.au
Ph: 08 8342 1800
Fax: 08 8342 0899
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Website enquiries: webmaster@ucwesleyadelaide.org.au
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Community Legal Service