Publications
Diversity Services has published a number of resources to assist people with disabilities to access our services. Those publications and other important Department of Attorney General & Justice publications for people with disabilities are listed below.
Diversity Services - Publications
Department of Attorney General & Justice Publications
Publications by Diversity Services
Request for court assistance
This brochure makes it easier for people with disabilities to indentify the types of specific assistance they require to access our services when attending court. The brochure is available at all court houses.
Can you hear in the courtroom?
To assist people who have hearing impairments overcome the variations in court room acoustics the Department uses portable infra-red systems. These are similar to hearing loops but ensure that the information stays within the courtroom. To find out how staff can assist you by ordering the infra-red system select the link to our brochure entitled:
'So You Have To Go To Court' DVD and Resource kit
This 25-minute video and resource kit was developed for people with cognitive disabilities who are required to attend court. You can download it as podcast or watch it online, or support agencies in NSW can order the DVD kit for free by emailing Diversity Services.
View "So you have to go to court!"Disability Strategic Plan
As an employer and service provider, we are implementing strategies to ensure that people with a disability can access our services, information and employment opportunities. To help us achieve this, we are guided by a disability strategic plan. For further information on our current disability strategic plan select the links below.
Disability Strategic Plan 2010-2012:
DSP - MSWord Version (664kb)
DSP - PDF Version (334kb)
Please note: the PDF versions may require you to install Adobe Reader on your computer. Download the reader from the Adobe website.
Capacity Toolkit
The Capacity Toolkit is a guide to assessing a person's capacity to make legal, medical, financial and personal decisions. The Capacity Toolkit was created in response to requests from lawyers, medical professionals, health workers, carers and advocates who required more information about capacity, some general capacity principles and guidelines on assessing a person’s capacity to make decisions. Published 2008.
Capacity Toolkit - PDF version ( 1.8mb)
Capacity Toolkit - MS Word version ( 616kb)
Please note: the PDF versions may require you to install Adobe Reader on your computer. Download the reader from the Adobe website.Capacity Toolkit Factsheet
The Capacity Toolkit Factsheet has been designed to assist a person with a decision making disability understand the the capacity assessment process and their rights. Published 2008.
Capacity Toolkit Factsheet - PDF version ( 266 kb)
Capacity Toolkit Factsheet - MS Word version (379 kb)
Capacity Toolkit Factsheet - PDF version ( 266 kb)
Capacity Toolkit Factsheet - MS Word version (379 kb)
Capacity Toolkit Factsheet - Arabic (590kb)
Capacity Toolkit Factsheet - Chinese (730kb)
Capacity Toolkit Factsheet - Greek (732kb)
Capacity Toolkit Factsheet - Italian (519kb)
Capacity Toolkit Factsheet - Vietnamese (594kb)
Please note: the PDF versions may require you to install Adobe Reader on your computer. Download the reader from the Adobe website. Capacity Toolkit order form
Order Form MS Word (568KB)
Capacity Discussion Paper
As part of Law Week 2006, the Department launched a discussion paper for consultation exploring issues regarding capacity and capacity assessment entitled "Are the rights of people whose capacity is in question being adequately promoted and protected?"
Copies and alternative format versions for people with vision impairments can be obtained from Diversity Services, Department of Attorney General & Justice.
Please note: the PDF versions may require you to install Adobe Reader on your computer. Download the reader from the Adobe website.
What We Do - brochure community languages
Diversity Services has translated the Department of Attorney General & Justice's brochure "What We Do" into seven community languages. The brochures provides information on the broad range of services offered by the Department.
Please note: the PDF versions may require you to install Adobe Reader on your computer. Download the reader from the Adobe website. |
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