Birgitta March
Birgitta March, aware of the ongoing detrimental effects of colonisation, calls for comprehensive education on First Nations history, direct outcomes from RAPs, and promoting Indigenous knowledge through cultural workshops, media coverage, and educational programs.
Submission Transcription
Continuous readings have made me very aware of the wrong doings of the past and the continuous detrimental effects it has on our Indigenous population in Australia. It is an ongoing journey….
Didn’t grow up here personally but my children have had inconsistent and incomplete readings and cultural workshops… In higher ed ( university) it is as haphazard in my experience…..
Every RAP should result in direct outcomes for local Indigenous population ie.employment as consultants every Educational RAP should result in RAP related activities for all students…..there is too many people wanting to learn but not having access to truth telling by Indigenous knowledge holders (or critical allies). If
On a non Indigenous individual level; through creating awareness by attending cultural workshops. on a no- Indigenous business level: Through mandatory educational induction for all.employees, students On societal level: more Ind books on library shelves, more programs through media, etc. Through ongoing media coverage that explains and dispels.misconceptions.
On a non Indigenous individual level; through creating awareness by attending cultural workshops. on a no- Indigenous business level: Through mandatory educational induction for all.employees, students On societal level: more Ind books on library shelves, more programs through media, etc. Through ongoing media coverage that explains and dispels.misconceptions.
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Reports and Recommendations
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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.