There’s no place for racism in Victoria – resource centre
Regardless of where you’re from, what you look like, what you believe or what language you speak, no one should have to endure racism in the place they call home. Thanks for your support to help combat racism in Victoria. Here are some links and resources to help you connect your community members with information and support. You can download our resources at the bottom of this page.
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Sample social media posts
Racism is not ok. If you’ve experienced racism or other unfair treatment, @VEOHRC is here to help. They can help you understand the law and make a complaint. Find out about your rights: https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/get-help/
Racism divides communities and leaves individuals feeling isolated and unwelcome.There’s no place for it in Victoria. Find out about your rights and how to make a complaint via @VEOHRC. https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/get-help/
Abused on the street, yelled at while shopping, heckled while walking in a local park – we’ve heard some shocking examples of racism during COVID-19. If you’ve experienced racism and want info on your rights, contact @VEOHRC: https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/get-help/
For Victoria’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities, getting accurate info on how to deal with racism can be a challenge. @VEOHRC has info on your rights translated into a range of community languages. https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/get-help/
Sample newsletter articles
Sample 1 – General
Have you experienced racism at work, at university or in another part of public life? Have you been treated differently because of your religion, your culture or another personal characteristic? In Victoria, discrimination is against the law – and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is here to help. The Commission can help you understand your rights and how Victoria’s anti-discrimination laws operate. If you’ve experienced racism, you can report it via the Commission’s Community Reporting Tool, or you can make a complaint using the Commission’s free complaint service. Find the Commission online at https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/get-help/
Sample 2 – Racism during COVID-19
There’s been an alarming rise in reports of racism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is adding to the stress already being experienced by many communities and households across the state. In Victoria, racism is against the law. If you’ve experienced it and want to make a complaint, or if you just want to know more about how your rights are protected, you can contact the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.
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- Find out about your rights via 1300 292 153 or live chat (https://alive5.com/Uu7Bill)
- Report something you’ve experienced or witnessed (https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/get-help/community-reporting-tool/)
- Make a complaint (http://makeacomplaint.humanrights.vic.gov.au/)
Find the Commission online at https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/get-help/
Links to our services
Get help – https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/get-help/
Contact us via live chat – https://alive5.com/Uu7Bill
Contact us via email – enquiries@veohrc.vic.gov.au
Make a report via the Community Reporting Tool – https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/get-help/community-reporting-tool/
Email us about our Community Reporting Tool – CommunityReporting@veohrc.vic.gov.au
Make a complaint online – http://makeacomplaint.humanrights.vic.gov.au