Yoorrook's Truth Receivers
Yoorrook's Truth Receivers assisted First Peoples community members in sharing their truths with the Commission.
Who were Yoorrook's truth receivers?
Yoorrook's Truth Receivers helped First Peoples community members to write or record their truth-telling submissions. This also included sitting down and talking over a cup of tea, or on the phone, to discuss how they would like to participate in Yoorrook’s truth-telling processes and whether they might need social and emotional wellbeing support or legal assistance to do so.
Truth Receivers also shared information about what Yoorrook was doing, and how First Peoples could participate with community groups. They helped coordinate and organise engagement opportunities across the state, such as yarning circles and community roundtables.
All Yoorrook’s Truth Receivers are trusted community members who are embedded within the community and respected across various networks.
Aunty Colleen
Taribelang Bunda, Goreng Goreng adopted Monero Ngarigo
Shayne Morrall
Wotjobaluk
Lisa Thorpe
Gunnai/Gunditjmara/Wemba Wemba/Boonwurrung/ & Dja Dja Wurrung
Joseph Saunders
Gunditjmara and Monero/Gunnai
Tara Fry
Ngemba and Ngiyampaa
Stephen Thorpe
Gunnai, Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Palawa
Emily Falla
Whadjuk/Nyoongar/Wongi
Seau Geas
Ankamuthi/Woppaburra/Darnley and Murray Islander
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.
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.
Recommendations for change
Yoorrook Justice Commission’s recommendations for truth-telling, justice, and systemic reform in Victoria.
