Human rights belong to everyone. At Aruma, we don’t just believe that, we act on it. Our Human Rights Advisory Committee brings together people with lived experience, families and staff to make sure human rights are part of every decision we make.
People with lived experience shaping the decisions that matter.
Protecting human rights for over 16 years
- 2009Committee first established.
- 2016Aruma’s first Human Rights Conference held.
- 4Committee meets four times a year.
- 2Full Board meetings held twice yearly.
What does the Human Rights Advisory Committee do?
We believe in inclusive communities where people with disability have the same opportunities as everyone else to live well.
Our Human Rights Advisory Committee is managed by the Chief Customer Officer. It includes our Human Rights Advisors and Ambassadors, along with participants, supported employees, family members and staff. These are people who are not afraid to tackle the big issues and speak up.
The committee reviews our organisation, shapes policies and holds us accountable on human rights. They also advocate across the broader disability sector to influence change on issues that affect people with disability.
This work connects directly to the Aruma Way, our quality framework built around four goals: Your Way (person-centred support), the Safe Way (keeping everyone safe), the Right Way (support done properly) and Together (working in partnership with you and your support network). The committee helps make sure we live up to these promises.
All about the Committee
Meet the people behind the committee. The people on our Human Rights Advisory Committee include participants, families and staff. They’re the ones asking the tough questions and pushing for real change.
Annual Human Rights Conference
Aruma’s Human Rights Conference brings together people with lived experience and professional expertise for honest conversations about what human rights look like in real life for people with disability.
News, updates and documents
Stay up to date with the latest news, updates and resources from the Human Rights Advisory Committee.