Created for First Peoples in Victoria and presented by the Commission in partnership with @vicaboriginallegalservice , Know Your Rights looks at systemic inequality — from the tragic case of Veronica Nelson to the subtle, everyday moments of bias and exclusion — and asks what it will take to build a fairer future for all.
Hosted by journalist Jedda Costa, a proud Wemba Wemba, Yorta Yorta and Mutti Mutti woman from Naarm, this 5-part series unpacks real stories from community and explores how they connect to our shared history and ongoing fight for justice.
You can also hear the late Aunty Carol Fraser track 'Koori Woman' through out the series. Aunty Carole was a deadly Indigenous Naarm-based jazz/blues vocalist, a pioneer and trailblazer within the local scene.
Know Your Rights episodes were recorded on Wurundjeri Country, Naarm in 2025 and are available on all streaming platforms through the link in our bio.
‘Your health your rights- standing up against racism in healthcare’.
This episode of Know Your Right features guests Yin Paradies and Lisa Briggs.
Professor Yin Paradies is a Wakaya man and Chair in Race Relations at Deakin University where he conducts research on topics such as racism, anti-racism, cultural safety, Indigenous knowledges and decolonisation. He has authored 270 publications (cited over 22,000 times), been awarded grants worth $58 million, and is an invited reviewer for more than 130 journals.
Lisa Briggs is a proud Gunditjmara women from the western district of Victoria with connections to Framlingham and Lake Condah Mission. Lisa has lived off country in Naarm Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung country, is a Aboriginal Health Worker by trade and holds a Master of Public Health (still studying a Master in Health Economic). Lisa has worked in Public Policy for over 30 years particularly in the health and wellbeing industry representing the Aboriginal Community Controlled Sector at national, state, regional and local levels.
Know Your Rights episodes will be featured every Wednesday. All episodes were recorded on Wurundjeri Country, Naarm in 2025 and are available on all good streaming platforms through the link in our bio.
Parents and family members want what’s best for the young people in their lives. But they don’t always know what to say or do if they know, or think, that their child might be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or asexual (LGBTQA). 🌈
The Commission is proud of our booklet ‘Talking with your child about sexuality and gender identity.’ Developed in collaboration with @raisingchildren.net.au this guide supports parents and caregivers to have good conversations with teens and young adults about topics like gender and sexuality, and how they can support them to be happy, healthy, and safe.
Learn more at the link in our bio. 🔗
While we are grateful to have Commissioner Allen back in the office with us this week, our thoughts and support are with all those who are continuing the Walk for Truth as they cross the border into NSW.
You can show your support for national Truth Telling by adding your name to the open letter to the Prime Minister at the link in our bio.
@travis__lovett #walkfortruth #truthtelling
Vesak Day, also known as Buddha Day, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing (Parinirvana) of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. These milestones reflect values of compassion, wisdom, and inner peace.
This day is a time for spiritual reflection and devotion, and for acts of kindness and generosity
Wishing peace and reflection to the Buddhist community across Victoria this Vesak Day.
The Commission is proud to participate in the National Walk for Truth.
Commissioner Allen joined the message stick ceremony on the journey from Taungurung to Yorta Yorta lands.
There’s still time to join the National Walk for Truth. Visit the website to learn more.
#walkfortruth #truthtelling
This week, Commissioner Ro Allen joins @travis__lovett on the National Walk for Truth.
The walk builds on Victoria’s landmark truth telling process and calls for the same commitment at a national level, taking the findings of the Yoorrook Justice Commission from Naarm to Federal Parliament on Ngunnawal Country.
Learn more at the National Walk for Truth website to support justice and healing for First Nations people.
#walkfortruth #truthtelling
Anti-hate laws have been strengthened in Victoria.
No matter who we are, we all deserve respect and to feel safe.
To learn more call 1300 292 153, email [email protected] or NRS Voice Relay 1300 555 727.
Visit our website at the link in bio to learn more.
Anti-hate laws have been strengthened in Victoria.
No matter who we are, we all deserve respect and to feel safe.
To learn more call 1300 292 153, email [email protected] or NRS Voice Relay 1300 555 727.
Happy Vaisakhi. 🌼
Vaisakhi is a cherished spring festival that began as a harvest celebration in Punjab, India, and marks the birth of the Khalsa within the Sikh community. It is a time to honour gratitude, renewal and the strength of community.
At the Commission, we proudly recognise and celebrate the cultural and religious events that enrich and shape Victoria.
Wishing you a warm and joyful Vaisakhi, filled with happiness, good food, and the company of those you hold dear.
Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day.
April 13 is a day to pause and honour the memory of the six million Jewish lives taken in the Holocaust.
At the Commission we remember these people and their stories, their humanity, and the resilience of survivors who carried their memories forward.
May this day strengthen our shared commitment to stand against discrimination and injustice wherever it appears.
International Asexuality Day took place on April 6 promoting visibility and understanding of the asexual community.
Asexuality is an umbrella term for a community with a wide variety of ways to positively express their asexuality.
The Commission celebrates this day and recognises its importance in affirming the existence, spectrum and validity of asexual experiences, while continuing to include the community in conversations around identity and sexuality.
