Dr Graham Gee from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute – MCRI presents evidence to Commissioners on the impact of racism on mental health outcomes.
If representation’s in the school, people feel connected and feel safer
Watch James Cumming, Principal of Reservoir East Primary School explain how the school creates a welcoming environment for First Peoples students.
Social Justice Hearings, 17 June
Commissioners heard from representatives of the Department of Health, Secretary Prof Euan Wallace and deputy secretaries Jodie Geissler and Zoe Wainer.
“Why would Aboriginal people report racism to racist people?”
Watch Elias Jarvis from the CCYP Youth Council share his experience of racism within his school years and how it made him lose trust in the Education System.
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.
Social Justice Hearings, 14 June
Commissioners heard from The Hon. Ben Carroll MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education.
Social Justice Hearings, 13 June
This Commissioners heard from representatives of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service about family violence.
Secretary of the Department of Education apologises to First Peoples
Watch Jenny Atta, Secretary of the Department of Education apologise for the racism, discrimination and failings of the Victorian Government Education system.
Dr. Mati Keynes demonstrates educational barriers for First Peoples in Victoria
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.