How do First Peoples students experience the Victorian education system and how could it be improved?
Why are land, sky and waters important?
In yarns and submissions, First Peoples are telling Yoorrook about the importance of land, sky & water and the impact of colonisation.
Uncle Colin Walker talks coming together to care for Country
Watch Senior Yorta Yorta Elder Uncle Colin Walker explain the importance of coming together to care for country and preserve sacred sites.
Cultural heritage at Cape Conran
Watch Sam Pender and Commissioner Travis Lovett talk about the significance of Cape Conran and the impact of ignoring cultural heritage.
Your submission to Yoorrook is important
Watch Shayne talk about the importance of making your truth telling submission to Yoorrook and how Truth Receivers like him can help.
Get to know Truth Receiver Stephen Thorpe
I am Stephen Thorpe and belong to the Gunnai, Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Palawa nations. I was born in Naarm (AKA Melbourne) on Wurundjeri land.
Yoorrook for Justice: Report into Victoria’s Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems
Following a 12-month inquiry, the ‘Yoorrook for Justice: Report into Victoria’s Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems’ details extensive systemic injustice, racism, discriminatory laws and policy failures that have, and continue to, cause harm to First Peoples. The report and a full list of recommendations can be found here: www.yoorrookforjustice.org.au
Recommendations: Yoorook Report into Victoria’s Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems
Yoorrook for Justice: Report into Victoria’s Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems makes 46 recommendations for reform, including clarifying and strengthening the charter of human rights and responsibilities act. The report and a full list of recommendations can be found here: www.yoorrookforjustice.org.au
Yoorrook NAIDOC 2023 – Elders Panel
Elders Panel including Yoorrook Chair Aunty Eleanor Bourke and Uncle Kevin Coombs.