Submissions Library

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Date: 5 March 2024
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Date: 4 March 2024

Submission – Barry Jacobs

Barry Jacobs is a Jindali man who grew up in Geelong.

This submission focuses on Barry’s experiences growing up, attempts to learn about his culture, and his experiences with police and mental health system.

Size: 176.20 KB
Date: 29 February 2024

Submission – Victor Couzens

Victor Couzens’ submission focuses on racism and other issues within the education system. He also makes suggestions to improve the system.

Size: 193.03 KB
Date: 27 February 2024

Submission 2 – Anonymous 386

This submission is about the author’s experience as a child in out of home care and their interactions with DHS as they grew up. It also their describes their subsequent treatment by DHS as a parent.

“Please be aware that this submission contains sensitive material.”

Submission 1 – Anonymous 386

This submission details JR’s experience as a victim of ongoing family violence by their ex-partner. It focuses on JR’s interactions with child protection services and instances of false reporting against their current partner who is an Aboriginal man.

“Please be aware that this submission contains sensitive material.”

Size: 131.89 KB
Date: 26 February 2024
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Date: 20 February 2024

Submission – Brian Hunt

This submission is a poem composed by Brian Hunt and copyright to the Poetic Huntsman.

Size: 242.62 KB
Date: 19 February 2024

Submission – Annabelle Nikkelson

Annabelle Nikkelson is a Wotjobaluk woman.

This submission describes Annabelle’s experiences of the child protection system, health system and support services, her experiences of racism, and what she sees are the key issues facing Aboriginal people.

Size: 93.61 KB
Date: 19 February 2024

Submission – Aunt Jennifer Beer

Aunty Jenni Beer is a Wutjubulak woman and speaker of Wergaia.

This submission describes Aunty Jenni’s walk between two worlds, experiences growing up, and her journey to revive and reclaim the Wergaia language.

Size: 82.02 KB
Date: 19 February 2024