Case 62: Charter helps man with a disability receive services to help community integration

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A man with a physical and mental disabilities living in a supported accommodation unit was not provided with appropriate services to which he was entitled. In particular, he was unable to leave the unit to integrate with the community. His advocate invoked the Charter on his behalf, claiming that failure to provide this service breached his freedom of movement. Consequently, services were provided to enable his integration into the community.

Source: Disability Justice Advocacy, Submission for Review of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006