Human Rights & Disability Law Partners

Human Rights & Disability Law Partners, based in Melbourne, is a dedicated Australian law firm offering comprehensive legal services across Victoria and nationwide. The firm's commitment to human rights and disability law is evident in its focus on justice, equality, and dignity. The team provides a client-centric approach, ensuring affordable and accessible legal representation. The firm's expertise covers representation for NDIS participants in appeals and challenges against NDIA decisions. They handle child protection matters under Victorian law, as well as guardianship and administration cases according to the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic). Their services extend to advising on Power of Attorney and appointing Medical Treatment Decision Makers under the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic). Human Rights & Disability Law Partners also represents clients before the Victorian Mental Health Tribunal under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic). They provide guidance in obtaining intervention orders, which include family violence and personal safety orders. In the realm of employment law, the firm addresses issues like unfair dismissal, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, contracts, bullying, redundancy, wage disputes, and leave entitlements. They assist clients dealing with debt-related issues and financial stress, and they advocate in cases of disability discrimination as per the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). The firm is equipped to handle health and education complaints, fencing disputes, and victims of crime compensation with VOCAT applications. Additionally, they manage police complaints, working with children's checks, fines, infringements, and tenancy issues. Their commitment extends to training advocates in child protection and mental health advocacy, underpinning their dedication to upholding human rights.