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History of NAIDOC week
NAIDOC Week is a celebration of First Peoples’ achievements, history and culture. We encourage all Victorians to take part in the activities and events, and to learn more about the First Peoples of these lands.
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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
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 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’.
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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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July 16, 2024
Yoorrook Justice Commission Responds to Alleged Corruption in Construction Sector
The Yoorrook Justice Commission is concerned by media reports regarding alleged government failures in ensuring fairness in the award and…
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July 11, 2024
Yoorrook Justice Commission confirms Cindy Penrose as its new CEO
Cindy Penrose has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Victoria’s truth telling process, the Yoorrook Justice 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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