Every child deserves to feel safe, supported and connected to their identity. Yoorrook supports the National Child Protection theme of 2024: ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’ and "every conversation matters". Based on the evidence we have heard in hearing and

Descendants Day hearings have commenced. Commissioners will now hear from Elizabeth Balderstone, owner of a property where the ‘Warrigal Creek’ massacre occurred in 1843. Watch the livestream: yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au #SpringSt

"No longer can we in the non-Indigenous community say that we did not know.  The silence is broken.  The truth gives us a choice.  In the words of Desmond Tutu, 'if you are are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.'" - Commissioner North

"I am committed to ensuring that the truth of the massacre is told and understood more widely by Gippslanders initially, and by the Victorian and wider Australian community at large.  Despite persistent advocacy for the truth of the massacre to be known and understood, it has

"I didn't know what to expect today.  And it is one thing to read the written word, it is just cold hard facts. But to hear you speak about changing attitudes, the manner and dignity with which you have spoken to us and the respect you show for our people and Traditional Owners

"It came as a shock to learn that the attempted elimination continued after frontier violence diminished and I say "diminished" because it really probably hasn't ended. It was a greater shock when I stumbled on the evidence that indicated that a member of my own family had

"I think we have all got a duty to do it, as Victorians and Australians. To look at where we live. Investigate the story of European colonisation. Think about what it meant for the people that were there and what happened." Elizabeth Balderstone shares evidence with

Commissioners will now hear from Dr Katrina Kell, a researcher, author and fourth-generation matrilineal descendant of Captain James Liddell, who brought Edward Henty to Gunditjmara Country in November 1834 on board ‘the Thistle’, leading to the first permanent European

"It came as a shock to learn that the attempted elimination [of First Nations peoples] continued after frontier violence diminished and I say 'diminished' because it really probably hasn't ended. "It was a greater shock when I stumbled on the evidence that indicated that a

Tim Goodwin, Counsel Assisting: "What's your understanding about what happened at what was called by Europeans as Convincing Ground" Dr Katrina Kell: "I think based on what I have discovered, I think it was to do with the whale and the fact that there was a whale had come ashore

"If we want to be able to hold our heads high and be part of that story, we need to own up and face what's really happened here. And I don't think that's really been done very well up until this point, so this truth-telling process is a wonderful way of beginning that and

“It is distressing to consider, as his descendant, that he may have perpetrated some of the violence.” - Dr Katrina Kell, descendant of Captain James Liddell. Follow us to stay updated on truth-telling for First Peoples in Victoria. theage.com.au/politics/victo… #DescendantsDay

"My hope from today is that other landholders let go that angst of worrying that land will be resumed or impacts on what they are wanting to do... it's a shared journey and I hope that others will see that." Elizabeth Balderstone, property owner of the Warrigal Creek Massacre

'Truth is more important now...than it ever has been’ - Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter spoke at the National #RAPConference2024 in a session: Truth-telling - the Beating Heart of Reconciliation. With Queensland’s Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry paused, calls for continued

"The devastating impact of family violence on our women can't be understated – it's a matter of life and death. Behind every statistic is a woman's story, a family's pain, and a community's struggle. We need urgent action, led by our people, for our people." - Yoorrook Deputy

Hey Mob... is it hot in here? 🔥 Due to climate change, heatwaves are becoming more common and more intense. Have a listen to some of the VACCHO Mob for their tips on how to stay safe. ☀️🖤💛❤️☀️ #VACCHO #summer #heatwave #sun #HealthInformation #HealthAwareness

Tune in to Triple R’s The Mission program tonight at 7pm on Tuesday 14 January to hear Deputy Chair and Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter and Uncle Charles Pakana yarn on connection to Country, key moments across Yoorrook’s life and what is coming up at Yoorrook this year. Triple R’s

Our vision for treaty is a future that respects our rights, our dignity and our sovereignty as the First Peoples of this land, and where everyone can enjoy and share a healed and healthy country.

Yoorrook Justice Commission Yoorrook Deputy Chair Commissioner Travis Lovett invites everyone to join him on this 400-kilometre powerful journey. There are short and long Public Walk Sections that you can join for as little or as much as you like as well as community events along the way.

Yoorrook Justice Commission Travis Lovett So come and join us on the Walk for Truth! yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/events/walkfor… #WalkForTruth #TruthTelling #Yoorrook