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Learn

Listen and learn from the powerful truths shared with Yoorrook.

The True path forward

Listen to the truths people have shared in evidence with Yoorrook.

First the Talk
Now the Walk

Watch truths from Aboriginal people from across Victoria.

Shared Truths

Learn from people's short submissions to Yoorrook, describing experiences of land, health, education and everyday life.

Submissions

Living testimonies that document experiences of injustice, as well as stories of resistance and community connection.

Engage

Engage with activities that amplify truth-telling.

The Walk for Truth

Victorians are invited to join Yoorrook Justice Commission in a Walk for Truth from Portland to Parliament.

Friends of Yoorrook

Help Yoorrook amplify First Nations truth-telling across Victoria.

Events

Attend events that amplify truth-telling.

Evidence

Evidence

Search and filter evidence presented as part of the truth-telling process on injustices faced by First Peoples in Victoria.

Submissions

Living testimonies to help learn the truth of our shared history, and walk together to transform our shared future.

All Evidence

Search and filter evidence that has been presented to Yoorrook including statements, exhibits, transcripts and submissions.

Hearings

Browse evidence and testimony presented to Yoorrook in public hearings.

Watch Hearings

Watch and learn from public hearings where First Nations people and government officials gave evidence.

Focus Areas

Some of the areas of injustice against First Peoples that Yoorrook has focused its inquiry on.

Health

Evidence of racism and discrimination within Victoria’s health services, impacting both individuals and Aboriginal organisations providing care.

Education

Learn from the extensive evidence of past and ongoing racism and discrimination within the Victorian education systems.

Land, Sky and waters

The history of land, sky, and water is one of wrongdoing and devastating loss, but also one of resistance, survival, and ongoing connection to country.

Criminal Justice System

For First Peoples, the criminal justice system has long been a site of systemic injustice.

Child protection system

Learn about First Peoples experiences with colonial child removal practices and their experiences with the current Victorian Child Protection system.

Media Centre

Hear from Yoorrook

Read the latest updates, watch videos, and sign up for the newsletter.

Stories and updates

Discover the latest updates on Yoorrook's work and inspiring stories of strength and resistance from First Peoples.

Stories from the Walk

Follow along as we share powerful moments from the Walk for Truth.

Videos

Engaging videos about truth-telling, history and Yoorrook

Newsletters

Read past newsletters and sign up to receive a collection of the latest news, stories and work of the Yoorrook Justice Commission.

Yoorrook in the Media

Media Releases

Media releases published by Yoorrook.

In the news

Browse important stories published in the media about Yoorrook and truth-telling in Victoria.

About

About Yoorrook

About Yoorrook

Victoria's truth-telling inquiry. Learn what Yoorrook is and what Yoorrook will do.

Commissioners

Meet Yoorrooks commissioners who bring a vast range of knowledge and experience about First Peoples’ knowledge, systemic disadvantage, land rights, history, law, trauma and healing

Truth Receivers

Learn how Yoorrooks Truth Receivers assisted First Peoples community members to share their truths.

About Our Logo

Yoorrook’s logo was created by artist Dixon Patten. Learn the meaning behind the logo.

Yoorrook's documents and reports

About Submissions

Submissions to Yoorrook are now closed. Find out more about the submissions process.

Key Documents

Key documents and publications including Letter Patent, factsheets and Guidelines.

Reports and Recommendations

Read Reports and Recommondations Including Yoorrook for Justice.

Notices to produce

NTP that have been issued by the Yoorrook Justice Commission as part of its formal truth-telling process.

Statement

17 April 2024

Witness Statement of Ngarra Murray, Co-Chair, First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria

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