Human- Rights- Resources 2018 PDF

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HUMAN RIGHTS – RESOURCES, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

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Information & Resources

ALHR (Australian Lawyers for Human Rights)

ALHR assists legal professionals to continue to develop their knowledge of human rights law and incorporate human rights principles into their areas of legal practice in Australia. Members have access to a range of resources and publications and the opportunity to participate in high level research projects on human rights issues and law reform both in Australia and internationally. https://alhr.org.au/

Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body with responsibilities under three laws (Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001, Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006). A number of resources and publications are available as well as access to updates, events and newsletters - http://www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/

Castan Centre for Human Rights Law

The Castan Centre is a non‐profit, non‐partisan centre focusing on the study of human rights law globally, regionally and in Australia. The Centre which is affiliated with Monash University works in the key areas of research, teaching, public education, policy and student programs. There are a number of resources, publications, newsletters available to students – http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castencentre/

Human Rights Law Centre

Not currently taking any volunteers or interns

The Human Rights Law Centre is an independent, NFP, non-government organisation dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights in Australia and beyond through a strategic combination of evidence-based advocacy, research, litigation and education - http://hrlc.org.au/

Amnesty International

Currently recruiting specific skill volunteers.

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people campaigning to protect human rights. Amnesty offers a number of volunteering positions as well as internships.

Reprieve Australia

Can submit expression of interest. Internships currently closed, may open again later in 2018.

For more information about ways to get involved, go to the volunteer’s page or contact the Office and Volunteer Coordinator in Victoria on (03) 9412 0700 or [email protected].

Ongoing

Reprieve Australia helps provide legal and humanitarian assistance to impoverished people facing the death penalty. International Interns must be able to fund their own trip (approx. AUD$6000-$8000). Normally, a Reprieve Australia Internship will last between three and six months. Due to the requirements of the offices in which interns are placed, each intern must commit to a minimum of three months for US internships and 6 weeks in South East Asia. Reprieve accepts applicants at any time during the year, for departure at any time. However, most Interns tend to undertake their volunteer work over the Christmas holidays. What sort of volunteer/internship opportunities are available?  US internship program.  South East Asia internship program.  Domestic volunteers for various tasks on an ad hoc basis.

Justice Connect

Will be recruiting receptionist and admin volunteers in October 2018.

https://www.reprieve.org.au/volunteer Justice Connect is involved in law and policy reform and pro bono legal services and works on a range of projects from Advocacy-Health Alliance to Prisons Project. Refer to the website as there have been positions for up to 25 dedicated Legal Receptionist/Admin volunteers in the Melbourne office to work one day per week or every alternate week from 9am-5.30pm, providing essential administrative support to Justice Connect and the Human Rights Law Centre office.

Australian National Internships Program (ANIP)

Applications for 2019 will open in August 2018.

The Australian National Internships Program (ANIP) gives Australian and International undergraduate and postgraduate students an opportunity to work at the heart of Australian policy and politics. The elite program arranges 13-week research-orientated internships at a variety of Canberra and NSW locations. Interns develop career and research skills while building professional networks that can give them an advantage in a competitive employment market.

ANIP is the only program that offers Australian Commonwealth Parliamentary Internships. Involved application process including Cross Institutional student an application to study at ANU is also required. http://anip.anu.edu.au/internships/anip

Liberty Victoria Rights Advocacy Project (RAP)

8 February 2019

Liberty Victoria operates as a series of “pods” made up of student and young lawyer volunteers. Each pod focuses on a particular human rights theme such as criminal justice, discrimination law and refugee and asylum seeker policy. The pods produce advocacy and reform work directed towards decision makers, or towards promoting dialogue and change at the community level. This work allows volunteers to contribute to policy discourse and influence meaningful policy reform or systemic human rights issues. YLLR volunteers work together in a pod made up of 4-6 other volunteers for a period of 12 months, supervised by a volunteer human rights advocate. http://libertyvic.rightsadvocacy.org.au/the-rap-program/

Office of the Public Advocate

Ongoing

The Office of the Public Advocate promotes the rights, interests and dignity of people with a disability. The minimum time commitment is 18-24 months. There are three program streams volunteers can join. 1) Community Visitors Program 2) Independent third persons’ program or 3) Community Guardianship Program. See following link for further information https://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/our-services/volunteer-programs

Aurora Project

Summer 2018/19

The Program continues to place students and graduates with backgrounds in law (including some business), anthropology, some social sciences (including archaeology, community development, cultural heritage, environmental management, education, history, human geography, Indigenous studies, media/communications and

Women’s Legal Service Victoria

applications will open 6 August and close at 5pm on 31 August.

sociology) as well as health science and social welfare (including social work and psychology) and at Indigenous sector organisations involved in native title, land rights, justice, policy and community development, health, social welfare and research, Australia wide.

Ongoing

See http://womenslegal.org.au/support-us/volunteer.html

Youth Law

Youth law is Victoria’s state-wide free community legal centre for young people under 25 years of age and works to address the legal issues facing young people through legal services, advocacy, law reform and preventative education programs, within a human rights and social justice framework. Volunteers must be currently enrolled in a relevant tertiary course (law degree preferable); in 2nd year or above (i.e. have completed first year of LLB/JD); and available to volunteer on a weekly basis (half or full day) for a minimum of 12 months. http://youthlaw.asn.au/get-involved/volunteer Email queries to [email protected] or call 96112412.

Community Legal Centres/Specialised Community Legal Centres

Visit individual sites for information

There are 39 community legal centres in Victoria. See the following link for a list and links through to the centres and volunteering opportunities. http://www.fclc.org.au/centres.php?centre_type=1

Inner Melbourne Community Legal

Not currently accepting applications.

Must have completed the first year of degree and apply in time window as specified.

There are 26 specialised community legal centres in Victoria covering everything from Taxi Drivers Legal Services to Aboriginal Legal Services to the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre. See the following link for a complete list, contact details and links to individual sites. http://www.fclc.org.au/centres.php?centre_type=2

See link for details - http://www.imcl.org.au/volunteers/student-volunteers/

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Services

Applications open September 2018

VALS is seeking volunteers from a range of life experiences, skills and education offering volunteers experience in office administration, event management, community development, community legal education, policy, law reform, field officer and legal services. Two intake periods per year in February and July. To apply, download the VALS application form, complete and return it to [email protected]. More info at https://vals.org.au/get-involved/volunteer-2/.

Ethical Jobs

Ongoing

Site known for its ethical advertisers. Does carry volunteer opportunities which will change from time to time http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/

Goodcompany

Ongoing

Site established to connect professionals with volunteering opportunities - www.goodcompany.com.au. There are a number of skill categories to search for voluntary work including legal and fund raising for a range of charities and causes.

seek.com

Ongoing

Seek has a volunteering portal - search volunteer roles on human rights and many positions come up. https://volunteer.com.au/Opportunity/City/Melbourne?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1#...