Child protection system hearing – Government and departmental day 8
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Yoorrook for Justice: Report into Victoria’s Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems
Oct 10, 2023
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Recommendations: Yoorook Report into Victoria’s Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems
Oct 10, 2023
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Yoorrook Commissioner Travis Lovett questions the Minister for Child Protection about self-determination
Jun 6, 2023
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Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People Meena Singh speaks about the meaning of First Peoples culture
Jun 6, 2023
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Yoorrook Commissioner Hunter responds to the Minister for Child Protection and Family Services
Jun 6, 2023
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Child protection system hearing – Government and departmental day 9
May 12, 2023
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Child protection and criminal justice systems hearing – Government and departmental Day 3
May 1, 2023
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Child protection system hearing – Government and departmental Day 2
Apr 28, 2023
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Child protection system hearing – Government and departmental Day 1
Apr 27, 2023
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More Child Protection System Videos
Learn what Yoorrook has been told about the child protection system
You can also view evidence and witness statements and transcripts from the child protection system hearings.
Other Topics
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Housing Videos
Yoorrook heard how today’s housing crisis stems from colonisation. Darren Smith, from Aboriginal Housing Victoria, said “you can draw a line”. Learn more.
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Health Videos
Commissioners heard extensive evidence of past and ongoing racism and discrimination within Victoria’s health services, both for individuals requiring health care and Aboriginal organisations providing care. Learn more.
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Social Justice Videos
Watch what Yoorrook has heard about systemic injustice experienced by First Peoples in Victoria in relation to health, education, housing and economic life.
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Land Injustice videos
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.
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Education videos
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.
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Yoorrook for Justice
The Yoorrook for Justice report is the culmination of Yoorrook’s year-long inquiry into Victoria’s child protection and criminal justice systems.
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Yoorrook Events
The Yoorrook NAIDOC events included an Elders Panel that featured Yoorrook Chair Aunty Eleanor Bourke and Uncle Kevin Coombs.
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Making a submission
All First Peoples who have experienced injustice in Victoria are strongly encouraged to make a submission to the Yoorrook Justice Commission.