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Our Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To provide a trusted and valuable Resource Hub for people to find knowledge and information that is relevant to their diverse needs, and to build an inclusive and respectful foundation within communities.
Vision
To support and encourage all individuals to feel valued, respected and heard, so that when decisions are made they reflect and represent
diversity within community.
Our Values
Respect
Inclusion
Leadership
Connection
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People at Respect Matters
Colleen Furlanetto OAM
As an advocate in the fields of disability and inclusion.
I bring the concept that ‘Diversity is a Fact, Inclusion is a Choice’ into all my volunteer and business endeavors, I wholeheartedly believe that
‘Access and Inclusion are a Human Right’.
I strive to ensure that all people have the opportunity to engage in active citizenship in their local communities and the wider world.
While I am a person living with disability who identifies as a woman, I refuse to be defined by any inherent social prejudice.
Instead, I choose to live a life of service, advocating strongly for connection, support, and inclusion for people with a disability.
I’m not out to ‘reinvent the wheel’ at Respect Matters we suggest
you consider that too.
My strategic planning experience enables me to ‘connect the rim with the hub’ - bringing awareness, kindness, and inclusion to the people of Victoria.
I am an ardent advocate for the concept of ‘Help, Support, Protect, Inform’, I encourage people to recognise the power of embracing diversity.
Diversity is having a seat, inclusion is having a voice, belonging is being heard.
At Respect Matters we strive to connect you to work already being done, in the disability, access sector and diversity and Inclusion.
Thank you for visiting us and we look forward to keeping information available that you may not have come across before.
Respect Matters
Colleen
(Respect Matters Founder)
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Emergencies & Disability Preparedness
Person Centered Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP)
Person Centered Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP)
Person Centered Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP)
Person Centered Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP)
https://collaborating4inclusion.org/home/pcep/
Co-designed and tested with people with disability, Person-Centered Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) enables people to self-assess their preparedness, capabilities and support needs and develop a personal emergency plan for how they will:
(a)manage their support needs in emergencies;
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(b)act together with their support network before, during, and after a disaster.
P-CEP focuses on function (not impairments), local community assets, and cross-sector collaboration as the basis for removing barriers that increase risk for people with disability and other groups at greater risk in emergencies.
P-CEP emphasis's the capabilities of people with disability and the roles of multiple stakeholders in reducing disaster risk, consistent with Australia’s national Emergency Management and Disability Strategies.
CFA Bush-fire preparedness
Person Centered Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP)
Person Centered Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP)
https://engage.cfa.vic.gov.au/projects/emergency-planning-advice-service
Country Fire Authority (CFA) Bush-fire Preparedness
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/e-learning
A range of online learning modules are available for people who work, travel or care for people in high bush-fire areas. This module has been updated in August 2022 and now includes information on the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System.
VCOSS
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Human Rights
Looking for information on human Rights for
people with a disability globally?
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. (CRPD)
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is an international human rights convention, which sets out the fundamental human rights of people with disability. The purpose of the United Nations Convention. On the rights of persons with disabilities (CRPD) is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and promote respect for their inherent dignity.
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Looking for information about human rights in Australia?
Australian Human Rights Framework
Human rights and freedoms. Are inherent to us all regardless. About background, culture, gender, age or belief.
https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/legal-and-policy/australias-human-rights-framework
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Looking for human rights in Victoria?
Charter of Human Rights Victoria
The Charter enshrines civil, political and cultural rights into Victorian law. Public authorities must observe those rights. New policies and legislation's must also take into account human rights and public authorities, for example. People working for the government - must also observe human rights, so that members of the community are not treated unfairly.
https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/legal-and-policy/victorias-human-rights-laws/the-charter/
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Respect@Work
Creating safe, inclusive and respectful workplaces
The Respect@Work portal brings together a comprehensive set of resources for employers and workers.
It includes best-practice guides, training programs, workplace-assessment tools, information, videos and advice.
It is the first time all this information has been presented in a single place in Australia.
Australian Human Rights Commission
Australian Human Rights Commission links:
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work
Gender Equality
Women experience inequality in many areas of their lives. At work, women face a gender ‘pay gap’ and barriers to leadership roles. Many encounter reduced employment opportunities because of the time they give to family and caring responsibilities.
Sexual harassment and gender-based violence also threaten women’s basic right to feel safe and respected at work, in public, in places of study and at home.
Organisations can play an important role to promote gender equality.
https://humanrights.gov.au/quick-guide/12038
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
All of us can play a part in making sure that every Australian – Indigenous and non-Indigenous – has the opportunities and choices they need to lead full and healthy lives.
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-social-justice
Age Discrimination
Young, old and everyone in between – Australians of all ages have the right to be treated fairly and to enjoy the same opportunities as others.
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/age-discrimination
Children's Rights
Help us make sure that children and young people have a genuine say on the issues that affect their lives.
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/childrens-rights
Disability Rights
Join us in promoting the rights of people with disabilities and building a more accessible, more inclusive community.
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights
Race Discrimination
Join us in building communities where people of all cultures and backgrounds feel safe, respected and included.
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/race-discrimination
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Sex Discrimination
Join us in promoting gender equality, removing discrimination and harassment and building a fairer, more productive future.
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
- Australia has obligations to protect the human rights of all asylum seekers who arrive in Australia
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/asylum-seekers-and-refugees
Rights and Freedoms
Human rights are about recognising and respecting the inherent value and dignity of all people.
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/rights-and-freedoms
LGBTI
Every person has inherent dignity and value. Human rights help us to recognise and respect this in ourselves and in each other.
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/lgbti
Business and Human Rights
Every business has a responsibility to respect human rights, regardless of their size or location.
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/business-and-human-right
Advocacy
Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS)
The Australian Council of Social Service is a national advocate supporting people affected by poverty, disadvantage and equality, and the peak Council for Community services nationally.
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Victorian council of Social Service (VCOSS)
VCOSS is the peak body for Victoria social and community sector and the states premier social advocacy body.
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Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU)
DARU is unique in Australia as a dedicated resource unit funded to work with disability advocacy organizations to promote and protect the rights of people with disability.
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People with Disability Australia (pwda)
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is a national disability rights advocacy and representative organization that is made-up of led and governed by
people with disability.
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Disability Advocacy Network Australia. (DANA)
Disability Advocacy Network Australia is the national representative body for a network of advocacy organisations throughout Australia.
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Australian Network On Disability
Helps organisations employ people with disability, and design their products and services for customers with disability.
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Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (afdo)
The Australian Federation of Disability organisations is a disabled peoples organization. Who are across disability representative organization and a national voice representing people with disability in Australia.
Inclusion Frameworks
NDIS Inclusion Framework
https://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/careers-ndia/inclusion-and-diversity
The Inclusion and Diversity Framework sets out the Agency’s commitment for all our staff, including the following diversity groups:
• People with disability
• Gender equality and families
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Mature age and inter-generational workforce
• Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual plus people.
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Department of Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH)
Diversity and Inclusion Framework
Making diversity and inclusion a priority benefits everyone. It promotes a positive and safe workplace culture, builds our reputation as an employer of choice, and helps us to attract and retain talented staff.
It supports innovation by harnessing the rich and varied perspectives of our people.
It also helps us to understand and better meet the diverse needs of the Victorians.
Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC)
Public sector organisations are obligated by law to create an Accessibility Action Plan. These plans can be published on their website for transparency and accountability. The Victorian Disability Act 2006 under Section 38 requires plans for the purpose of:
1. reducing barriers to persons with a disability accessing goods, services and facilities;
2. reducing barriers to persons with a disability obtaining and maintaining employment.
3. promoting inclusion and participation in the community of persons with a disability;
4. achieving tangible changes in attitudes and practices which discriminate against persons with a disability.
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Aboriginal Cultural capability toolkit.
Supports public sector workplaces to build their capability to attract, recruit, retain, support and develop Aboriginal staff at all levels.
https://vpsc.vic.gov.au/workforce-programs/aboriginal-cultural-capability-toolkit/
Connecting Leadership & Research
Disability Leadership Institute (DLI)
https://disabilityleaders.com.au/
The Disability Leadership Institute offers leadership, development and support for disability leaders, including coaching, training, networking and a range of resources
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Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV)
Women with Disabilities Victoria is a not-for-profit disabled peoples organization. Representing women with disabilities in Victoria.
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Australian Network on Disability (AND)
A partnership organization making a difference to people with disability accessing business as customers, employees and stakeholders.
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Centre of Research Execllence in Disability and Health (CRE-DH)
The Centre of Research Excellence in Disability and Health (CRE_DH) aims to identify cost effective policies that improve the health of people with disability in Australia.
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Melbourne Disability Institute
https://disability.unimelb.edu.au/
The Melbourne Disability Institute at the University of Melbourne. Facilitates collaborative. Interdisciplinary research to build the evidence base needed. To guide social and disability policy reforms and to advance opportunity and equity for people with disability their families and Carers.
