This is a free event designed for members of the public clinical mental health workforce in Victoria, (staff employed at Area Mental Health Services, Forensicare or mental health staff from RCH). For example, a social worker or consumer peer worker working in mental health at Austin Health. Staff from MHCSSs, ACCHOs, AOD or other partner organisations may sometimes also attend. Please note, if you do register for an event and it is not clear you are part of the intended audience, your registration will be confirmed two weeks prior to the event start date, or earlier
The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) (the Charter) sets out the rights of all people in Victoria and the responsibilities of public authorities to promote and protect those rights. This session equips mental health service providers to apply the Charter in their work and meet their Charter obligations. It supports employees of public authorities to build their knowledge of human rights and responsibilities under the Charter and apply the Charter to realistic scenarios in their service delivery settings.
Participants will:
- understand how the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities operates in Victoria
- build knowledge of the 20 protected human rights in the Charter
- understand mental health service obligations
- understand how human rights can be lawfully limited
- be introduced to human rights complaints mechanisms
- know where to go for further information and resources
Delivery Mode – 3-hour Virtual Training Session
This course is delivered online through virtual classrooms where facilitators and participants can present course materials, engage and interact with one another, and work in groups together. Sessions are hosted via Zoom.
