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Submission – Peter Sharp
Peter Sharp is a great grandson of former Prime Minister Alfred Deakin. In this submission, he outlines his research into Deakin’s history and his involvement in the passage of the Aborigines Protection Act 1886, more commonly known as the ‘Half Caste’ Act.
Submission – Ricky Baldwin
CEO and Founder of Koorie Academy Basketball, Ricky Baldwin a proud Gunaikurnai man, shares his troubled early years and eventual transformation. He now dedicates himself to guiding and inspiring young First Nations Victorians through sport.
Submission – Simon Katterl
Simon Katterl makes this submission as an expression of his commitment and solidarity with the work of Yoorrook Justice Commission.
He reflects on his journey of understanding injustices against First Nations people, outlines his work in identifying possible elements for a meaningful apology from the Victorian Government regarding harm in the mental health system, and how he incorporates these insights into his personal lens. He also discusses how his own restitution comes in the form of rent and the solidarity he provides in supporting First Nations justice through his work and advocacy.
Submission – Staycee
Staycee discusses how to better teach and support First Peoples’ history, culture, and students, schools should involve First Nations educators, have dedicated wellbeing workers, and include First Peoples’ representatives.
Submission – Liberté – Rose de t
Liberté – Rose de t discusses finding out their ancestry and the death of their Great Grandfather, Colin James Rowley.
Submission – Anonymous 1028
This submission discusses bringing back Koorie Educators in the Education System and how support should be provided for community to become professional teachers.
Submission – Miranda Connaughton Kerr
Miranda Connaughton Kerr discusses how it feels “different and hidden” to be an Aboriginal person living in Victoria, their experiences, self-determination, and how they want their children and grandchildren to feel “no shame attached to their family’s history.”
Submission – Craig Schruhm
Craig Schruhm, a whitefella, reflects on his earliest memory of witnessing racism, which was directed towards Maurice Rioli at an AFL game nearly 40 years ago. He states “To every blackfella out there hurt by the past please know the vast majority of whitefellas are sorry”.
Submission – Anonymous 1014
This submission is a transcript which discusses the persons grandchildren being taken away by DHS