About Our Logo
Yoorrook’s logo is a powerful visual representation of truth-telling, connection, and cultural continuity.
About the artist
Yoorrook’s logo was created by artist Dixon Patten. Dixon is a Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Yorta Yorta man who has bloodlines from Dhudhuroa/Jaithmathang, Djab Wurrung, Monaro, Wemba Wemba, Barapa Barapa, Wadi Wadi, Yuin and Wiradjuri.
Circle
The circle at the top represents a gathering place, with the pattern pointing to all directions. Depicting all mobs from across the State coming together in support of Victoria’s first ever formal truth-telling process.
Three boomerangs
The three boomerangs in the centre form a ‘Y’ to represent the word Yoorrook, the Wemba Wemba/Wamba Wamba word for truth.
Each boomerang symbolises three eras of past, present and future. Honouring our ancestors/elders/our community now and our future generations.
The past is being acknowledged by the present to help shape the future.
Circle and three boomerangs
The gathering place (circle) and boomerangs form a shape of a person, representing one’s cultural rights as a First Nations sovereign person with their arms wide open, ready to embrace the truth and offer support.
The boomerangs face inward, representing reparation, reclamation, and courage to go within to be ready to tell one’s truth.
Gum leaf and shield
The gum leaf on the left symbolises our connection to Country and represents Yoorrook being a welcoming space. The shield to the right embodies the ongoing resilience of First Nations peoples.
Together, the gum leaf and shield open like a book as our environments and cultures are our libraries. We learn through observation, reflection and deep listening which will be core to our work at Yoorrook.
Reports and Recommendations
Read the official reports and recommendations of the Yoorrook Justice Commission.
Yoorrook for Transformation
Third Interim Report: A five-volume comprehensive reform report presenting evidence and findings on systemic injustices, and specific recommendations for meaningful change to transform the future, will be available in the coming month.
Truth Be Told
An official public record that documents First Peoples experiences since colonisation, preserves crucial testimonies for future generations and creates an enduring resource for education and understanding, will be available in the coming month.
Recommendations for change
Yoorrook Justice Commission’s recommendations for truth-telling, justice, and systemic reform in Victoria.
