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Jun 4, 2024
Yoorrook Justice Commission: Jarvis’ Story
Sitting overlooking the waters where the Yarra River and Merri Creek meet, surrounded by soaring gum trees, Jarvis takes a deep breath. With the camera rolling, he begins to tell his story.
May 16, 2024
What Yoorrook heard about land, sky and waters
The history of Europeans coming to Victoria 200 years ago and taking First Peoples’ land is a history of wrongdoing and loss. But it is also a story First Peoples’ resistance, survival and strength.
May 31, 2024
Get to know Truth Receiver Stephen Thorpe
Yoorrook Truth Receiver Stephen Thorpe, who belongs to the Gunnai, Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Palawa nations, shares some insights about his journey to Yoorrook and why he’s passionate about truth telling.
May 16, 2024
Victorian Government responds to Yoorrook recommendations
The Victorian Government has accepted 28 of the recommendations made in Yoorrook for Justice in full or in principle.
Jan 23, 2024
The Story of the Day of Mourning on January 26
On January 26 1938, First Peoples activists held the nation’s first Day of Mourning to coincide with the 150th anniversary celebrations of the arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney Cove.
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Jun 4, 2024
Yoorrook Justice Commission: Jarvis’ Story
Sitting overlooking the waters where the Yarra River and Merri Creek meet, surrounded by soaring gum trees, Jarvis takes a deep breath. With the camera rolling, he begins to tell his story.
May 31, 2024
Get to know Truth Receiver Stephen Thorpe
Yoorrook Truth Receiver Stephen Thorpe, who belongs to the Gunnai, Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Palawa nations, shares some insights about his journey to Yoorrook and why he’s passionate about truth telling.
May 16, 2024
What Yoorrook heard about land, sky and waters
The history of Europeans coming to Victoria 200 years ago and taking First Peoples’ land is a history of wrongdoing and loss. But it is also a story First Peoples’ resistance, survival and strength.
May 16, 2024
Victorian Government responds to Yoorrook recommendations
The Victorian Government has accepted 28 of the recommendations made in Yoorrook for Justice in full or in principle.
May 16, 2024
Victoria Police commit to change
Victoria Police announces its commitment to 79 reforms in response to Yoorrook Justice Commission recommendations at the unveiling of the Yoorrook shield
Mar 13, 2024
Yoorrook celebrates International Women’s Day by remembering important advocates for First People
We stand on the shoulders of generations of amazing women. Learn more about some of them this International Womens Day.
Mar 8, 2024
Marngrook – Celebrating the origins of AFL
Kick off the AFL season by celebrating Marngrook and its origins in First Peoples history and culture.
Jan 23, 2024
The Story of the Day of Mourning on January 26
On January 26 1938, First Peoples activists held the nation’s first Day of Mourning to coincide with the 150th anniversary celebrations of the arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney Cove.
Jan 5, 2024
My great-uncles went to war for Australia but returned homeless. It’s time to face the truth about Indigenous injustice
The Yoorrook Justice Commission will help Australians understand what happened when Europeans arrived and how it led to ongoing Indigenous suffering writes Commissioner Travis Lovett.
Jun 12, 2023
3CR Community Radio ‘Doin Time’
Yoorrook Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter gave an update on the work of the Yoorrook Justice Commission on @3CR Community Radio’s ‘Doin Time’.
Jun 6, 2023
Cost of phone calls in prison
‘The Yoorrook Justice Commission, Victoria’s Indigenous truth-telling inquiry, has heard evidence the high prison call costs disproportionately impact First Nations people, who are over-represented in the justice system.
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Watch what Yoorrook has heard about systemic injustice experienced by First Peoples in Victoria in relation to health, education, housing and economic life.
In yarns & submissions, First Peoples are telling Yoorrook about the importance of land, sky & water and the impact of colonisation. Hear what they have to say.
How do First Peoples students experience the Victorian education system and how could it be improved? Yoorrook is looking into the barriers First Peoples face in accessing all levels of education, as well as the racism many still endure within the system. Now is the time to have your say by making a submission.
Yoorrook’s Truth Receivers assist First Peoples community members to share their truths with the Commission.
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May 24, 2024
Yoorrook congratulates CEO Hugh de Kretser on his appointment as President of the Australian Human Rights Commission
The Yoorrook Justice Commission extends its heartfelt congratulations to CEO Hugh de Kretser who has been newly appointed as the…
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May 22, 2024
Yoorrook to commence hearings into health, education, housing and economic life
Victoria’s truth telling process, the Yoorrook Justice Commission, will begin its seventh round of public hearings on Monday.…
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April 11, 2024
Yoorrook to hear from the Premier, Ministers, Traditional Owners and churches at land injustice hearings
On Monday the Yoorrook Justice Commission will resume hearings into the systemic injustices experienced by First Peoples in relation to…
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