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Dignity in the Justice System

We all have a right to safe and fair treatment while in custody.

 

Despite representing only 3% of the general population, Aboriginal women make up 30% of the prison system.  

 

Healthcare is routinely denied to our women and support services on release are underfunded. 

 

Deaths in custody continue. This is unacceptable. 

 

Elizabeth Morgan House works with Aboriginal women while incarcerated and post release to assist with their transition back to the community. 

 

But more is needed. We are asked for: 

  • Protection of human rights of women in custody such as the same access to health care  

  • Reform of bail laws which disproportionately impact our Aboriginal women and children  

  • Implementation of RCIADIC recommendations to use imprisonment as a last resort   

  • System accountability, culturally appropriate training and improved governance across all services to end deaths in custody.   

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How you can help?

Want to lend your voice?

Elizabeth Morgan House is a member based organisation and we encourage all Aboriginal women to become members. Aboriginal women heal Aboriginal women. 

We appreciate any donations that help us provide a voice for Aboriginal women and children to government.  

Build and share your knowledge of these issues. Keep in touch with EMH

We welcome Aboriginal women, children and young people, including parents of Aboriginal children, as well as partners and ex-partners of Aboriginal people, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, non-binary, sistergirls, brotherboys, intersex and two spirit queer folk who identify as women or feel comfortable accessing a women’s service.

Get in Touch

Office hours

Mon - Thu:   9am - 5pm

Fri:             9am - 4pm

Email:          info@emhaws.org.au

Phone:        (03) 9403 9400

Fax:               (03) 9482 5733

EMH are open 24/7  on 1800 364 297

or call 1800 RESPECT / 1800 015 188

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We operate an outreach service (10am-3pm) at the Carlton Baths, 216-248 Rathdowne Street, Carlton. Please call us to make an appointment.

Address 

PO Box 167 

Fairfield, VIC 3078

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