Printable poster with information on rights of parents with children in care.
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Rights of parents with children in care poster (pdf, 1020.6 KB)
As a parent of a child in care, you have these rights:
| Recognition and equality | You are entitled to enjoy your human rights, and equal and effective protection against discrimination. |
| Protection of family | Families are entitled to protection. Families are the fundamental group unit of society and are entitled to be protected by society and the State. |
| Culture | You have the right to enjoy your culture, declare and practice your religion and use your languages. |
| Freedom of expression | You are free to think and say what you want to say. You have the right to find, receive and share information and ideas. |
| Legal representation | You have a right to a fair hearing. This means the right to have criminal charges or civil proceedings decided by a competent, independent and impartial court or tribunal after a fair and public hearing. |
| Support |
You will have support to ensure your child’s safety, wellbeing, and best interests:
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| First Nations cultural rights | You hold distinct cultural rights, including the right to practise your beliefs, teachings, and use your languages, protect and develop kinship ties, and maintain relationships with the lands, seas and waterways. |
| Privacy and reputation | You have the right to keep your life private. Your family, home or personal information cannot be interfered with, unless the law allows. |
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle recognises a child’s right to be connected to their family, community, culture and Country. It recognises your right to take part in decisions made about the care and safety of your child.
This information is from the Charter of Rights is part of the Child Protection Act 1999 and the Human Rights Act 2019.
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