Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights
Playlist by Know Your RightsHave you ever been refused service because of who you are? Do you feel like the education system wasn’t built for you? Have you or your kids faced racist comments whilst playing sports or going to sch…Follow the podcast:
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Racism in retail settings: standing up against discrimination in everyday places
Shops, cafes, pubs and supermarkets should be places everyone can access without being met with suspicious looks, being ignored, or having your bag checked. But many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria still face racial profiling, unfair treatment and hurtful comments in retail…
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Your education, your rights: standing up against discrimination in schools
What should you do when school doesn’t feel safe for you or your child? When low expectations, stereotypes, or silence around racism leave you feeling unheard or pushed aside? Walking into a classroom should mean belonging and opportunity. Yet many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students e…
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Racism in the criminal legal system: standing up for justice
The criminal legal system should protect people’s rights and safety. Instead, for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, it’s shaped by over-policing, unsafe custody conditions and a long history of discrimination. These experiences don’t just affect individuals - they cause deep harm t…
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Your health, your rights: standing up against racism in healthcare
A doctor’s clinic or hospital should be a place of care, trust and respect. But many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people still experience racism in these healthcare settings. These experiences can lead to fear, delayed treatment and people avoiding care altogether. In this episode of Know…
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Racism in sport: standing up against discrimination in sport
Sport should be a place of teamwork, confidence and joy. Yet many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes experience racism - sometimes openly, sometimes in subtle and systemic ways that are harder to challenge. Over time, these experiences can affect mental health, self-belief and whether y…
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Know Your Rights will be launching in early 2026! This podcast shines a light on the everyday discrimination First Peoples in Victoria continue to face — in schools, sport, shops, healthcare, and within the criminal legal system. Hosted by journalist Jedda Costa, a proud Wemba Wemba, Yorta Yorta …
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