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Are you navigating through a tough and challenging time?
Finding it difficult to get the right support, resources, or even take action? This page is dedicated to providing you with information to guide you through each step of the way. If you’re unsure what you’re looking for or where to begin, give us a call or send us a message, we’re here to help.
Get to know your rights
Are you experiencing conflict or unfair treatment? Do you need to take action but unsure where to start? Sometimes gathering the right information can be overwhelming, send us a message or give us a call and we’ll guide you through each step of the way.
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Your Work Place Rights
As an employee, it's crucial to know your inherent rights for well-being and fair treatment. These rights protect you from unjust actions, promoting a workplace culture prioritising safety, fairness, and respect. If you believe your rights have been violated, contact us without hesitation today.
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Your Community Rights
As an Australian community member, you have essential rights for well-being, participation, and safety, including freedom of expression, democratic engagement, access to quality education and healthcare, a safe environment, fair treatment, cultural and recreational participation, and the right to a healthy environment.
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Your Legal Rights
In Australia, your legal rights include protections for individual freedoms, well-being, and dignity, encompassing freedom of speech, association, and the right to a fair trial. Anti-discrimination and privacy laws prevent unfair treatment, and workplace and consumer rights ensure fair conditions and transactions.
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Your Healthcare Rights
You have the right to clear information about your health, including risks and benefits of tests and treatments. Healthcare rights in Australia guarantee safe, high-quality care for everyone. Medical negligence occurs when care falls below standards, resulting in harm. If you've faced inadequate care from a healthcare provider or hospital, compensation may be possible.
FAQs
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If you are in immediate danger call 000
If you are experiencing abuse, taking steps to prioritise your well-safety's and being is crucial. Here are some actions you can consider:
Ensure Your Safety:
Prioritise your safety; if possible, remove yourself from immediate harm.
Document the Incidents:
Keep a detailed record of the abusive incidents, noting dates, times, locations, and specific details.
Speak Up (Optional):
If you feel comfortable and safe, express your discomfort and ask the person involved to stop the abusive behaviour.
Seek Support from Trusted Individuals:
Reach out to friends, family, or other trusted individuals who can provide emotional support.
Consider Reporting to Authorities:
If the abuse persists or escalates, explore reporting the incident to external authorities, such as the police or relevant support organisations.
Preserve Evidence:
Keep any relevant evidence, such as messages or pictures, to support your case.
Consider External Reporting and legal assistance.
In the event of persistent or escalating abuse, Kooyoora provides comprehensive assistance, encompassing guidance and necessary actions to take.
We extend our support through professional legal advice, aiming to empower you with a clear understanding of your rights and exploring viable options for a resolution.
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If you are in immediate danger call 000
If you ever find yourself dealing with sexual harassment, it's essential to act swiftly to safeguard yourself and address the situation. Here are practical steps you can take:
Prioritise Your Safety:
Focus on your well-being; if possible, remove yourself from the immediate situation.
Document the Incident:
Keep a record of what happened, noting dates, times, locations, and details. This documentation may be crucial if you decide to report the harassment.
Speak Up (Optional):
If you feel comfortable and safe, express your discomfort and ask the person to stop the behaviour.
Report to Someone You Trust:
Notify your supervisor, HR, or another designated authority in your organisation about the harassment. Share the documented incidents with them.
Follow Company Reporting Procedures:
Adhere to your company's reporting procedures for harassment. Many organisations have specific protocols in place to address these issues.
Turn to Colleagues for Support:
Talk to colleagues or friends at work who can provide emotional support. They may also act as witnesses if needed.
Preserve Relevant Evidence:
Keep any pertinent evidence, such as emails, messages, or pictures, that can support your case.
Consider External legal and Reporting:
If the harassment persists or intensifies, Kooyoora provides comprehensive assistance, encompassing guidance on the matter at hand.
We extend our support through professional legal advice, aiming to empower you with a clear understanding of your rights and exploring viable options for resolution.
Remember, you don't have to navigate through the challenges of sexual harassment alone. Your well-being a top priority and we can assist you throughout the process.
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If you are in immediate danger call 000
If you're experiencing discrimination, it's important to prioritise your well-being. Here are steps you can consider:
Prioritise Your Safety:
Focus on your safety and remove yourself from immediate harm if possible.
Document the Incident:
Keep a detailed record of the discrimination incidents, noting dates, times, locations, and specific details.
Speak Up (Optional):
If you feel comfortable and safe, consider expressing your discomfort and asking the person involved to stop the discriminatory behaviour.
Report to Someone You Trust:
Reach out to a trusted individual, such as a supervisor, human resources, or another designated authority in your organisation. Share the documented incidents with them.
Follow Reporting Procedures:
Adhere to your organisation's reporting procedures for discrimination. Many workplaces have specific protocols in place to address such issues.
Seek Support from Others:
Talk to friends, family, or colleagues who can provide emotional support during this challenging time.
Consider External Reporting and legal assistance.
In the event of persistent or escalating discrimination, Kooyoora provides comprehensive assistance, encompassing guidance on relevant human rights issues.
We extend our support through professional legal advice, aiming to empower you with a clear understanding of your rights and exploring viable options for a resolution.
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If you are in immediate danger call 000
Stay Calm and Document
Focus on your well-being and keep a record of incidents, noting dates, times, and details.
Report to Supervisors or HR:
Inform your supervisors, HR department, or management about the bullying incidents, providing documented evidence.
Utilise Workplace Reporting Systems:
Many workplaces have specific reporting systems. Follow your company's procedures for reporting bullying.
Consider External legal and Reporting:
If the harassment persists or intensifies, Kooyoora provides comprehensive assistance, encompassing guidance on the matter at hand.
We extend our support through professional legal advice, aiming to empower you with a clear understanding of your rights and exploring viable options for resolution.
Remember, you don't have to navigate through the challenges of workplace bullying alone. Your well-being is top priority and we can assist you throughout the process.
How to recognise different forms of harm
Understanding and acknowledging when you find yourself in a challenging situation is crucial. We know that sometimes it's not easy to recognise the signs until it's too late. Here, you can gain insights into different forms of harm and the various ways it may present itself.