Joe T
Joe T discusses how schools could better teach First Peoples’ history and culture through various history units covering Indigenous history from time immemorial to 1880, British history to 1880, the idea of federation, and actual federation. He also discusses how Aboriginal kids could be better supported at school.
Submission Transcription
In all schools we should have a history unit on indigenous history of this country from time immemorial to 1880 and another one for british history of this country to from the first contact on this continent to 1880. There should also be history units for the idea federation from 1880 to 1901 and for actual federation from 1901 to now incorporating both indigenous and nonindigenous viewpoints.
More indigenous languages integrated, more support from people with indigenous culture awareness, more opportunities for at risk children and more education funding to improve NAPLAN results.
Truth-teller consent
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Anonymous 1491
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Anonymous 1480
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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.