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Age law reform

for children & young people

What you need to know

 

Why do children and young people need protection against age discrimination?

There is compelling evidence that children and young people experience age discrimination when accessing a range of services including health and social care, financial services and general day to day services.

Evidence includes:

Health and social care

 

Negative stereotypes and prejudicial attitudes

 

Financial services

 

Vulnerability

 

Government commitments

 

Promoting a diverse customer base

 

Addressing concerns about age law reform

 
 
 
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