Individual or Group Submission10/07/24

Racheal

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Submission Transcription

What does it feel like to be an Aboriginal person living in Victoria?

Hard, surviving not thriving, to much of being told no and not being respected for being who I am

What are the most important things you want people to know about your experiences?

That we are resiliant with all of the disadvantage and being NOT listened to I am still here stronger than ever!

What does self-determination look like to you?

I get to choose what I want for my self, my family, my community and not someone making those decisions for me.

What changes do you want to see for your children and grandchildren?

To be acknowledge as a person that existed before Colonisation and respected for their knowledge and wisdom handed down to them.

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