Anonymous 923
Anonymous 923’s non-Aboriginal former husband was often violent towards her, but when police responded, they frightened her and her young child the next day, reaching for their guns while alone with them in her kitchen. This broke her trust in seeking help, on top of already being afraid of asking for help from the system because of her family’s history of having children removed. She also recalls being offered opioids for pain relief when in hospital after the birth of her child, and wonders if she had accepted them, whether her child would have been taken away from her. She has seen systems weaponised and used in the wrong way over her lifetime, creating more harm than good. But she remains resilient and has moved forward positively with her family and life.
Truth-teller consent
Recordkeeping and Rights of the Child Research Program, Monash University
Recordkeeping and Rights of the Child Research Program, is a transdisciplinary research agenda investigating how multiple and lifelong rights in recor... more
Anonymous 1415
This submission outlines the difficulty in obtaining support for a child with developmental delays. Despite notifying Child Protection and initiating... more
Waiata Takatāpui
This submission is from a takatāpui (LGBTQIA+ Māori) rōpū (group) based in Narrm. They make this submission in the hopes it contributes to the healing... more
Anonymous 1279
This submission discusses the unfair treatment by police, hospitals and courts of a mother whose children are no longer under her care. more
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.