Addressing Racism through reflection, conversations and action

Start the conversation with short films on racism
Click here to access the 20 minute collection of videos.
Here is a summary of each video.
An ABC animation about everyday racism that highlights the experience of identifying as Aboriginal with healthcare workers. (3.30 minutes)
A personal account of racist assumptions experienced at primary school and within the education system as part of the Yoorook Commission. "Why would you report an experience of racism to racist people?" (2 minutes)
What is race, racism and why does anti-racism matter? Dr Andrew Brooks (UNSW) explains how racism is a systemic and functional component of society (10 minutes)
White fragility explained by Robin DiAngelo, Professor and author via The Guardian (6 minutes).

Conversation Starters
These videos and resources can help you start conversations in your workplace and with people you know.
What was your reaction to the films?
Do staff feel safe to raise concerns?
Are there recent examples of how this was managed well or examples where
If not what does your organisation need to do to actively address racism?
Does your org have an anti-racism strategy? Do these strategies avoid putting the onus on the person effected?
How can staff challenge the opinions we hear and stand up against racism both in its subtle and overt forms?
We all play a role to address racism in all its forms. Learn more, call it out, create safe places.

Example of an Anti-racism Action Plan
This example action plan to Address Racism is from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

Myths and misconceptions about racism
This resource from the Australian Human Rights Commission addresses some common myths and misconceptions.
The Anti-Racism Framework: Voices of First Nations Peoples | Australian Human Rights Commission provides an overall framework of understanding racism from a First Nations perspective.