Social Justice Videos

Dr. Mati Keynes demonstrates educational barriers for First Peoples in Victoria

Viewers are advised that some of the historical primary sources quoted in this video may contain outdated and offensive language.

Watch Dr. Mati Keynes from the University of Melbourne demonstrate three examples of First Peoples being blocked from attending school or discouraged from getting an education in Victoria.

Make a submission on education

“White kids didn’t like me simply because I was black.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll MP apologises for ongoing racism in schools

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.

“White kids didn’t like me simply because I was black.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll MP apologises for ongoing racism in schools

Racism is not just an emotional violation

If representation’s in the school, people feel connected and feel safer

“Why would Aboriginal people report racism to racist people?”

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

Jenny Atta the Secretary, Department of Education appearing in-front commissioners of at a Yoorrook public hearing

Secretary of the Department of Education apologises to First Peoples

Dr. Mati Keynes demonstrates educational barriers for First Peoples in Victoria

The primary force behind stability is housing

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

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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.