Build Your Knowledge
Yoorrook gathered an enormous amount of evidence during its life, including from First Peoples, politicians, community leaders, academics and other experts, Churches, private land owners and descendants of early colonial figures. Listen to and learn from the evidence.
Braydon Saunders, Gunditjmara tour guide, gives the Yoorrook Justice Commissioners a tour of Lake Condah.It is often said that history is written by the victor. In Victoria we had only heard half the story, so Yoorrook helped to tell the other half – from First Peoples’ perspective. In doing so, the Commission investigated the broad, complex and often interwoven themes of child protection, criminal justice, the land, sky and waters, education, health, housing, the economy and political life. It took evidence from more than 2,000 people, held at least 65 public hearing days and received over 1,300 submissions.
Much of this evidence is accessible right now, from hearing videos to written submissions and historical documents. By understanding the full story of our shared history, and how it connects with the present, we can help create a better future – for everyone. While Yoorrook has finished, there are many ways you can continue to build your knowledge:
Learn about history
Learn about Victoria’s history since colonisations, as told by First Peoples.
Listen and learn from Yoorrook's evidence
Sift through Yoorrook’s rich library of evidence including videos and submissions.
Reports and recommendations
Read Yoorrook’s reports and recommendations for transformational change.
Further your education
Discover First Peoples history collections in Victoria to further your education.