Submission – Aboriginal Justice Caucus – Health, Housing and Education

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Summary

The Aboriginal Justice Caucus is made up of all the Aboriginal signatories to the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement and includes Chairpersons of each of the nine Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committees, representatives from statewide Aboriginal justice programs, Aboriginal peak bodies and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations. The Aboriginal Justice Caucus provides statewide representation and leadership to amplify Community voices in all areas relating to justice.

This submission focuses on systemic injustice in the health, housing and education systems, including:

  • Foundational systemic issues hindering progress towards self-determination
  • Systemic injustice in relation to health and custodial healthcare
  • Systemic injustice in relation to housing and homelessness
  • Systemic injustice in relation to education and schools
Date: 23 April 2024