Housing Videos

We’re the First Peoples of this land and we don’t have a roof over our head

“We’re the First Peoples of this land and we don’t have a roof over our head.”

Watch Deputy Chair Sue-Anne Hunter and Commissioner Tony North discuss problems with the current public housing system with Peta McCammon, Secretary of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing – VIC and Dannii de Kretser, Deputy CEO of Homes Victoria.

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The primary force behind stability is housing

Jun 6, 2024
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Colonisation, homelessness and the marginalisation of First Peoples in the housing market today

Jun 6, 2024
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More Housing Videos

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We’re the First Peoples of this land and we don’t have a roof over our head

Watch Deputy Chair Sue-Anne Hunter and Commissioner Tony North discuss problems with the current public housing system with Peta McCammon, Secretary of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing – VIC and Dannii de Kretser, Deputy CEO of Homes Victoria.
Jun 14, 2024
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The primary force behind stability is housing

“We can’t deal with anything in our community without stability and the primary force behind stability is housing.”
Jun 6, 2024
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Colonisation, homelessness and the marginalisation of First Peoples in the housing market today

Watch Darren Smith, CEO of Aboriginal Housing Victoria speak about the links between colonisation, homelessness and the marginalisation of First Peoples in the housing market today.
Jun 6, 2024

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History

Shed light on and learn the “hidden truth” of the colonisation of Victoria.
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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.
Aunty Jill Gallagher and Sheree Lowe discuss the health system in the Yoorrook hearing room.

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.
Jedah wearing Aboriginal Body Art outdoors infront of a fire put while discussing how the Victorian education system be improved for First Peoples

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.
Yoorrook For Justice: Report into Victorias child protection and criminal justice systems

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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Submissions

All First Peoples who have experienced injustice in Victoria are strongly encouraged to make a submission to the Yoorrook Justice Commission.