Uncle Ricky Baldwin
Content warning: This video discusses sexual assault and content that may be distressing.
"There's far too many of my community with stories like this where the trauma has been so destructive and yet people don't understand that."
Gunai Kurnai man Uncle Ricky Baldwin, founder and CEO of Koorie Academy, talks about how education is required to understand the impact of the past and the traumas inflicted on First Peoples by a white system.
Visit the Yoorrook website to learn more from Ricky's powerful submission.
We can't change the truth of our past, but by accepting and understanding it, we can walk forward together to a better shared future. For First Peoples and all Victorians.
The true path forward starts here.
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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.
