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Racism

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Race discrimination
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Position paper

Racism and the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children


This position paper reviews current policies focused on racism and health and examines how well these are addressing the unique and catastrophic impacts that racism has on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's health. It calls for urgent action to support local, community-led responses and drive systemic reform to protect and promote their wellbeing.
Strategy

Anti-racism strategy


The Strategy outlines the Northern Territory Police Force's priorities and commitments for addressing and preventing racism across the agency. It outlines priority reform areas and the commitments to be delivered by 2027. The strategy sets out the mission, vision, priority statements and outcomes. The strategy is accompanied by an action plan.
Briefing paper

Measuring what really matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: racism and cultural safety in healthcare


This policy brief examines how systemic racism in Australian hospitals continues to affect the experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, and outlines the evidence needed to drive reform. It highlights the need for a nationally coordinated approach led by Indigenous voices and backed by clear policy direction, consistent standards and comprehensive...
Strategy

A national response to Islamophobia


An independent submission by the Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia to the Australian Government detailing 54 recommendations. The report outlines the deep impact of anti-Muslim prejudice on the nation and provides a strategic framework with practical steps to address the problem.
Report

Health inequities in Australia

Bernard Saliba, Scott Avery

This scoping review explores the impacts of racism in Australia on health outcomes and healthcare access, particularly as they affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other negatively racialised communities. It finds that racism – both systemic and interpersonal – is a critical driver of poor health, chronic illness and premature death. The report...