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Yoorrook Justice Commission Chair Professor Eleanor Bourke AM has thanked all those who shared their truths as part of this historic First Peoples-led truth-telling process, the first of its kind in Australia.

Developed by Indigenous Peoples, it establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for Indigenous Peoples’ survival, dignity and wellbeing.

Peter Sharp, a great grandson of former Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, gives the Commission evidence into Deakin’s involvement in the passage of the Aborigines Protection Act 1886.

“Researching and critically analysing my ancestor’s role in facilitating the theft of Gunditjmara land and the abhorrent treatment of Aboriginal people in South-Western Victoria has been confronting but also cathartic.”

“My hope from today is that other landholders let go that angst of worrying that land will be resumed or impacts on what they are wanting to do… it’s a shared journey and I hope that others will see that.”

Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter appeared on ABC News Breakfast to discuss Yoorrook’s Descendant Day hearing.

Aunty Nellie Flagg shares with Commissioners firsthand experiences of racism at school.

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

Dr Graham Gee from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute – MCRI presents evidence to Commissioners on the impact of racism on mental health outcomes.

Watch James Cumming, Principal of Reservoir East Primary School explain how the school creates a welcoming environment for First Peoples students.

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.

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.