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Discrimination affects many members of our community. Learn about what discrimination is, how the law protects you, and what your rights are if you experience discrimination.
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A Day in the Life of Claire Assistant Community Engagement Officer
New President for Anti-Discrimination NSW
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Youth engaged at the Advocate for Children and Young People workshop
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ADNSW farewells Executive Manager
New agreement with NSW Ombudsman
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NSW Government responds to Parental Rights Bill
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Community engagement in action
ADNSW series: Workplace adjustments
Community workers young people and retirees – there’s something for everyone at ADNSW information sessions.
Five minutes with Adama Kamara, Deputy CEO, Refugee Council of Australia
A Day in the Life of Bernice, Assistant Policy Officer
Workplace adjustments series: A co-designed project to be proud of
A Day in the Life of Nina Enquiries and Liaison Officer
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Celebrating NAIDOC Week
New campaign calls on all Australians to challenge racism
Good Service Mob – Community information and complaints forum
You're invited: Launch of Workplace Adjustments Series
Launch of Workplace Adjustments Series
ADNSW responds to parliamentary inquiry
ADNSW wears it purple
Five minutes with Eloise Brook, Health and Communications Manager, The Gender Centre
A Day in the Life of Courtney, Enquiries and Liaison Officer
Community engagement in action - August
Anti-Discrimination NSW launches podcasts and videos as part of new Workplace Adjustments Series
Celebrating R U OK? Day
ADNSW visits LawAccess NSW
Egg and spoon races, tunnel ball and the Nut Bush - all in a day's work at ADNSW
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Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities Communique October 2022
Good Service Mob – November Community information and complaints forum
ADNSW Board members reappointed
Celebrating carers at the Carers Day Out
ADNSW Enquiries Line resumes taking live calls
ADNSW attends Inaugural Multicultural Community Engagement Conference
Five minutes with carers Kim Tyson and Levina Pham
A Day in the Life of Tory Conciliation Officer
New resources to help multicultural communities recognise and report discrimination
ADNSW Annual Report 2021-22 now available
Five minutes with Leigh Jacobson, Train Guard, Transport for NSW
A Day in the Life of Kate Executive Support Officer
IDPwD 2022 online forum: Not all disabilities are visible
ADNSW attends Human Rights Awards
ADNSW partners with Corrective Services to deliver new community hub
ADNSW to close over Christmas and New Year
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Five minutes with Michelle Duong, Growth Marketing Manager, batyr
(16 December 2022)
A Day in the Life of Karyn Manager, Enquiries and Conciliation
(16 December 2022)
ADNSW to close over Christmas and New Year
(16 December 2022)
ADNSW partners with Corrective Services to deliver new community hub
(13 December 2022)
ADNSW attends Human Rights Awards
(9 December 2022)
IDPwD 2022 online forum: Not all disabilities are visible
(4 December 2022)
Five minutes with Leigh Jacobson, Train Guard, Transport for NSW
(29 November 2022)
A Day in the Life of Kate Executive Support Officer
(29 November 2022)
New resources to help multicultural communities recognise and report discrimination
(28 November 2022)
ADNSW Annual Report 2021-22 now available
(18 November 2022)
A Day in the Life of Tory, Conciliation Officer
(31 October 2022)
Five minutes with carers Kim Tyson and Levina Pham
(31 October 2022)
ADNSW attends Inaugural Multicultural Community Engagement Conference
(27 October 2022)
ADNSW Enquiries Line resumes taking live calls
(24 October 2022)
Celebrating carers at the Carers Day Out
(18 October 2022)
ADNSW Board members reappointed
(13 October 2022)
Good Service Mob – November Community Information and Complaints Forum
(25 October 2022)
Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities Communique October 2022
(21 October 2022)
Five minutes with Amanda Neirinckx, Manager, Department of Planning and Environment
(30 September 2022)
A Day in the Life of Jade, Communications Officer
(30 September 2022)
Egg and spoon races, tunnel ball and the Nut Bush - all in a day's work at ADNSW
(20 September 2022)
ADNSW visits LawAccess NSW
(12 September 2022)
Celebrating R U OK? Day
(8 September 2022)
Anti-Discrimination NSW launches podcasts and videos as part of new Workplace Adjustments Series
(1 September 2022)
A Day in the Life of Courtney, Enquiries and Liaison Officer
(30 August 2022)
Five minutes with Eloise Brook, Health and Communications Manager, The Gender Centre
(30 August 2022)
ADNSW responds to parliamentary inquiry
(30 August 2022)
You’re invited: Launch of Workplace Adjustments Series
(30 August 2022)
ADNSW wears it purple
(26 August 2022)
Community engagement in action - August
(22 August 2022)
Good Service Mob – Community information and complaints forum
(12 August 2022)
New campaign calls on all Australians to challenge racism
(29 July 2022)
Five minutes with Isaiah Dawe, Founder and CEO, ID. Know Yourself
(29 July 2022)
A Day in the Life of Nina, Enquiries and Liaison Officer
(29 July 2022)
Celebrating NAIDOC Week
(29 July 2022)
Workplace adjustments series: A co-designed project to be proud of
(27 July 2022)
A Day in the Life of Bernice, Assistant Policy Officer
(30 June 2022)
Five minutes with Adama Kamara, Deputy CEO, Refugee Council of Australia
(30 June 2022)
Community workers, young people, and retirees – there’s something for everyone at ADNSW information sessions
(29 June 2022)
ADNSW series: Workplace adjustments
(31 May 2022)
Community engagement in action - May
(27 May 2022)
A day in the life of Anna, Enquiries and Liaison Officer
(27 May 2022)
ADNSW welcomes new Executive Manager
(19 May)
ADNSW staff go rainbow for IDAHOBIT
(17 May 2022)
A day in the life of Jackie, Manager Governance and Advice
(12 May 2022)
Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities Communique
(29 April 2022)
Government responds to Crimes Amendment (Display of Nazi Symbols) Bill
(29 April 2022)
Job seekers, disability advocates and LGBTQ+ parents benefit from ADNSW information sessions
(22 April 2022)
A Day in the Life of Priya Conciliation Officer
(31 March 2022)
NSW Government responds to Parental Rights Bill
(23 March 2022)
ADNSW to host webinar for LGBTQ+ parents
(22 March 2022)
A Day in the Life of Florencia Coordinator, Office Services
(1 March 2022)
New agreement with NSW Ombudsman
(28 February 2022)
ADNSW farewells Executive Manager
(24 February 2022)
New President for Anti-Discrimination NSW
(21 February 2022)
ADNSW participates in Vision Australia’s webinar on disability discrimination
(19 February 2022)
Youth engaged at the Advocate for Children and Young People workshop
(17 February 2022)
Race discrimination workshop well received by Arabic speaking community workers
(16 February 2022)
A Day in the Life of Claire Assistant Community Engagement Officer
(1 February 2022)
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20 Jun 2024
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