Canberra Declaration Competitors

The Commission was established in 1986 by an act of the federal Parliament. We are an independent statutory organisation and report to the federal Parliament through the Attorney-General. Our Vision: Human rights: everyone, everywhere, everyday Our Mission: Leading the promotion and protection of human rights in Australia by: * making human rights values part of everyday life and language; * empowering all people to understand and exercise their human rights; * working with individuals, community, business and government to inspire action; * keeping government accountable to national and international human rights standards; We do this by: * listening, learning, communicating and educating; * being open, expert, committed and impartial; * fostering a collaborative, diverse, flexible, respectful and innovative workplace. Our statutory responsibilities include: * education and public awareness * discrimination and human rights complaints * human rights compliance * policy and legislative development.

Authorised by M. Pearse, Australian Christian Lobby, Canberra

The Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN) is Australia’s peak body of perioperative nursing, largest specialty nursing college and only perioperative content provider. We promote best practice professional standards - The New ACORN Standards. ACORN is a member-based, registered health promotion charity with DGR status. To become an ACORN member (Full, Corporate or Affiliate) and enjoy member benefits go to https://www.acorn.org.au/become-a-member