Discrimination and Other Barriers to Health Access
Discrimination is poor treatment, abuse or refusal of care on grounds such as ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, employment status, parenting or relationship status. It is illegal and should not be used against you in health services.
Complaints under the Disability Discrimination Act
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/complaints_information/guides/info_sheet_dda.htmlThis information sheet provides consumer information on the Disability Discrimination Act, and includes information on how to seek assistance if you have experienced discrimination.
| Organisation: | Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission |
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Gay and lesbian issues - discrimination
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Gay_and_lesbian_issues_d...This site discusses how homophobia and heteronormativity can affect the health of same-sex attracted women and your legal rights. It also gives information on how to lodge a complaint if you have been discriminated against.
| Women Centred: | Yes |
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| Organisation: | Better Health Channel, Victorian Government |
Gender Impact Assessment: Corrections Victoria
http://www.whv.org.au/gender-papers/corrections-gia.pdfThis paper examines how women's health issues can be addressed more effectively in the prison system. It is specifically aimed at service providers and policymakers.
| Resource Type: | PDF (57.0 KB) |
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| Organisation: | Women's Health Victoria |
Koori Health in Victoria
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/koori/The Koori Health website provides links to information about factors affecting Koori women's health, and how access to health services can be improved.
| Women Centred: | Yes |
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| Organisation: | Department of Human Services, Victoria |
Prisoner Health
http://www.justiceaction.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=11&Ite...Justice Action is a community-based advocacy group that fights against prisoner abuse and promotes reform. The site contains information on women's health in- and post-prison.
| Organisation: | Justice Action Australia |
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Resources produced by the CEH
http://www.ceh.org.au/resources/resbyceh.htmlThe Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health (CEH) has produced several excellent documents on how health providers can cater more inclusively for clients of diverse ethnic backgrounds.
| Organisation: | Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health |
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Rural Health
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/content/internal/page.cfm?ObjID=00003FB1-05C8-1D2D-81CF8...Geography can be a barrier to women from rural and remote areas seeking specialist health services. This directory can assist women in rural Victoria to find accessible health service providers, including clinics, hospitals and mental health services. It also addresses social health issues specific to rural women.
| Women Centred: | Yes |
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| Organisation: | HealthInsite |
The Mental Health Legal Centre
http://www.communitylaw.org.au/mentalhealth/The Mental Health Legal Centre provides a free and confidential legal service to anyone who has experienced mental illness in Victoria where their legal problem relates to their mental illness.
| Organisation: | The Mental Health Legal Centre |
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