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Anonymous 1131 shares their knowledge and connection to First Peoples history. They discuss the lack of localised Aboriginal education in schools, and the need for significant changes including localised education, listening to First Nations voices, and normalising the use of Aboriginal place names.

In this submission, the author acknowledges their limited knowledge of the colonisation of Victoria and its impacts on First Peoples, feeling they have a lot to learn. They discuss the lack of education on this topic in their schooling and the need for increased cultural practices and language in schools and organisations.

This submission, reflects on the colonisation of Victoria. They highlight the lack of comprehensive First Nations history education in schools during the 80s and early 90s. They discuss integrating First Nations history and culture into curriculum and employing First Nations educators in all schools in Victoria.

In this submission, the author outlines the stories told in the 80’s about the impacts of colonisation, and how it wasn’t until well into their 20’s that the truth about colonisation was more widespread. They advocate for owning the history and giving First Peoples their identity back.

This submission outlines their understanding of the colonisation of Victoria and “the systematic discriminatory and genocidal policies of successive state and Commonwealth governments since settlement.” It discusses the inconsistent approach to First Nations history in schools and provides ideas to promote better understanding and respect for First Peoples

In this submission, John Lamp reflects on the limited education and knowledge of Victoria’s colonisation and its impacts on First Peoples, particularly prior to the 20th century. He notes that the Wathaurong community and the Narana cultural centre have been significant factors in his increasing learning. John suggests promoting cultural awareness and respect through education and dual-language place names to foster understanding.