Anti-Racism and
Solidarity

Why Does this Matter?

We recognise that the sovereignty and cultural authority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations has never been ceded, and that the struggle continues for self-determination and the control of decision-making that affects people’s lives. We recognise that Aboriginal Peoples have always had the expertise and solutions to address the issues and interests of their communities.

We reaffirm our appreciation and acceptance of the generous invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and that we will actively work together with Aboriginal Peoples to build a shared vision for a just, inclusive and equal society.

The Voice Referendum ignited a range of important conversations that included a focus on Voice, Treaty, Truth-telling, Australia’s history and the impacts of colonisation, racism and discrimination, and understandings of reconciliation. We commit to actively continuing these conversations.

What does SACOSS Want?

Urgently address persistent inequities
If we are to create an equitable society, it is essential that we recognise the persistence of the: inequities in people’s living standards, health outcomes, material conditions, power differential, and lack of genuine representation that resulted from colonisation and dispossession. Self-determination and genuine equity means that these issues must be addressed.

Implement the Uluru Statement from the Heart
Having established an SA Voice to Parliament, we continue to call for the Uluru Statement to be implemented in full. As part of a broader truth-telling process, we encourage our sector to embark on a truth-telling process to explore our organisational roles in perpetuating practices that serve to entrench patterns of privilege, inequality and discrimination.

Raise the Age
Raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years of age, without exception.

Reduce imprisonment rates
A detailed and funded plan – in line with the Closing the Gap targets – to reduce the number of Aboriginal children and adults who are incarcerated.

Project Title XYZ

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