Our big ten year goal is to inspire 10 million Allies to create a kinder, more inclusive Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up just 3% of Australia’s population. That’s why it’s so important for the rest of us, the other 97%, to step up now and take action.
So what action will you take? Help us reach our goal by sharing your ideas in the comments.
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Self reflection on internalised racism, internalised ‘white privilege’ – though I do not identify as ‘white’; continue seeking out opportunities to yarn up & listen up with Indigenous community members with lived experience of – SO MUCH!!! – & Indigenous mentors, cultural guides & Elders. Active membership (as an Associate) of outstanding Indigenous led organisations @Indigenous Allied Health Australia; continuing to improve access, cultural responsiveness, cultural safety & meaningful outcomes in collaborations with Indigenous organisations, where feasible.
I will commit to actively and continually growing my knowledge, understanding, and awareness. I will recognise my privileges, and invite the conversations at home, with friends, and through work.
I will seek to understand what Country I’m on, wherever I am. And, through facilitation and engagement activities I’m involved in, I will encourage others to do the same.
My aspiration is that every Australian knows the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Country they live on, as a small step toward walking together.
#WoiwurrungCounty, Kulin Nation ( Wurundjeri Willam Clan)
I will be more active in my RAP group in the workplace
A great practical action to take Joe – the success of your organisation’s Reconciliation Action Plan depends on everyone getting involved!
I will share the privilege walk with my colleagues. I will promote discussion on bias and privilege so I can learn more and raise awareness. When we are aware and learn more, we can change more,
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Thank you Rose – we couldn’t agree more – it all starts with raising awareness. Good luck with this action!
Speak out when racist comments are made. Encourage my children to do the same.
Thank you for taking this courageous action Catherine!
I’ll educate myself more and contribute financially to services that are run by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to help redress some of the inequity of privilege in Australia.
Thank you Soraya – a great example of how you can use your privilege to create equity.
I am working with First Nation Australians on a little booklet to be read and discussed in bookclubs on “things I didn’t know and didn’t dare to ask”, because we believe that many people just don’t know and would support if they did.
This sounds wonderful Nicole! Aunty Munya and I would love to see that when you are finished.
I’ll invite my colleagues to take the Privilege Walk, and I’ll notice, be aware of and recognise my 29 privileges as that and not as a birthright that I simply take for granted.
Thank you Roger – it’s powerful isn’t it, to realise so many of the advantages we have are not accessible to all. I am discovering new privileges all the time.
Practice speaking your truth by yourself, then bit by bit open to the broader community. Gather allies round you if necessary. Move closer and closer to self compassion. If you don’t know…ask
Thank you Annie – great advice, especially about having self compassion as mistakes will happen!
Courageously examine my own privilege. Spend at least 10 minutes every night reading from the massive pile of wonderful Indigenous Authors!!
Encourage open discussion around cultural awareness, creating a safe space for all questions and topics.
Speak up when we hear people making blanket statements or stereotypes.