Do something positive in your school

Get your school involved in reconciliation activities and teach the students that racism is not ok.

Photo by Reef to Outback // YWAM Townsville*

1. Information. Assist in organising festivals and events to help kids learn about Indigenous culture, current issues and to involve them in positive action.
2. Teachers. Let teachers in your school know that resources are available (if they don't already use them). A list of resources for teachers to assist with education on Indigenous issues is available from NSW ANTaR. You could also use the ReconciliACTIONnsw Online Education Kit and the Around the Kitchen Table (PDF) resource.
3. Activities. Organise a film viewing of an Indigenous movie that is appropriate and interesting. Facilitate a discussion or distribute relevant information after the movie (i.e. a factsheet, a copy of Koori Mail, campaign material). Organise a poster or essay contest on reconciliation, the Stolen Generation or any other key issue. Teachers could discuss TV, radio or newspaper coverage to identify and discuss stereotypes and relevant facts.
4. Feedback. Encourage students (and teachers) to put forward suggestions for positive action to respect and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
5. RAP it. Propose and lobby to ensure that your local school completes a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
6. APAPDC. Encourage school participation in initiatives of the Australian Principals Associations Professional Development Council Inc (APAPDC) aimed a supporting Indigenous issues.

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The Racism Makes Me Sick campaign is running in collaboration with The Body Shop, which is promoting the campaign from 21 April – 12 May 2008 as part of their commitment to defending human rights and promoting Reconciliation in Australia.