Focus Areas
Yoorrook’s focus areas reflect the key systems and issues where injustices against First Peoples have occurred and continue today. These topics guide the Commission’s work to uncover truth, listen to lived experiences, and make recommendations for meaningful change and justice.
Keicha Day, Courtesy of Justin McManus at The AgeWhat did the Yoorrook Justice Commission focus on?
The Commission examined how systemic injustices have affected First Peoples across key areas of life, from child protection and criminal justice to health, education, and access to land, sky and waters. By focusing on these interconnected areas, Yoorrook seeks to understand the root causes of harm and identify pathways to truth, healing, and reform.
Explore Yoorrook's Focus Areas
Each focus area highlights a critical part of life where First Peoples have experienced ongoing injustice. Explore these areas to understand the impacts of colonisation, and hear truth-telling from community voices.
Access to records
Understand barriers to accessing vital personal records.
Child Protection
Learn about First Peoples’ experiences with child protection.
Criminal Justice
See how justice system failures impact First Peoples.
Economic Prosperity
Explore barriers to economic opportunity for First Peoples.
Education
Understand gaps and opportunities in First Peoples' education.
Health
Learn about health disparities and culturally safe care.
Housing
Explore housing challenges facing First Peoples in Victoria.
Land, Sky, and Waters
Discover First Peoples’ connection to Country and land rights.
Political Life
Explore how exclusion from political power and decision-making has impacted First Peoples.
Redress
Redress for First Peoples is critical to address historical and ongoing injustices.
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.
