Anti-racism is a fundamental part of meaningful reconciliation. Racism continues to affect the wellbeing of First Peoples and acts as a barrier to participation in broader community life, the achievement of improved outcomes, and reconciliation. In research by VicHealth, racism was identified as a significant underlying cause of disadvantage and poor health amongst First Peoples. Council has a responsibility to their constituents to be actively addressing racism within their municipality. These are actions that will not only benefit First Peoples but also the wider multicultural Victorian community.
Local councils can challenge racism and ignorance and foster pride and harmony within the broader community by building greater community awareness, improving workplace cultural safety and understanding of local First Peoples histories and contemporary culture.
The City of Darebin actively works towards creating a racism-free municipality. Council has endorsed a Towards Equality - Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Framework 2019-2029 that commits to cultural diversity and anti-racism. They are recognised as a Welcoming City and are an official supporter of the ‘Racism. It Stops With Me’ campaign. They also hold “Say NO to Racism” training sessions and have partnered with the The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to make it easier for Darebin residents to report discrimination when it happens to them through an easily accessible online tool.
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Victorian Multicultural Commission
Local Reconciliation Groups | Reconciliation Victoria
Share Our Pride | Reconciliation Australia
Addressing Discrimination Against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples | Beyond Blue
Let's Talk About Racism | Australian Human Rights Commission
Anti-Racism Resources | Reconciliation Victoria
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, and recognise First Peoples continuing connection to lands, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present who carry the memories, traditions, cultures and aspirations of First Peoples, and who forge the path ahead for emerging leaders.
We dedicate ourselves to working respectfully with and guided by First Peoples, and to listen and amplify the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in all areas of work
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