Forum presented by Catholic Social Services Victoria and Australian Catholic University

The Yoorrook Justice Commission was Australia's first formal truth-telling process, shedding light on the parts of Victorian history that have been silenced. After four years of hearing evidence, the Commission delivered its final reports in June 2025. Victoria is now preparing to sign the first ever Treaty with First Nations Peoples in Australia. 

“For the first time, the voices of Victoria’s First Peoples are entering the public record on their own terms.” - Yoorrook Truth be Told, 2025  

Come and consider the process of truth-telling, what Yoorrook brought to light and how we can respond.

Join others in the Catholic community at this forum to learn from those directly involved about… 

• Being part of the truth-telling process 

• Powerful truths of the past coming to light 

• How the past has shaped the present 

• Changes institutions, organisations and individuals can make for a better future 

• Why truth and treaty matter  

Speakers

We are delighted to have the following people join us to share their wisdom and insights at this forum:

• Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People and Former Deputy Chair, Yoorrook Justice Commission

• Jason Kelly, Member for North West region, First Peoples Assembly

• Keicha Day, Treaty Engagement Coordinator, Guntitj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, and Yoorrook Justice Commission witness 

• Dr Suzannah Henty, Hugh Ramsey Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Melbourne and Yoorrook Justice Commission witness

Panel Moderator: Linc Yow Yeh, Coordinator, Jim-Baa-Yer Indigenous Higher Education Unit, Australian Catholic University

Responder: Virginia Bourke, Pro-Chancellor, Australian Catholic University 

Important information

This is a free event with light lunch provided for those attending in person. Registrations are essential.

There are two ticket types - in person and online. Meeting links will only be provided to those who register for an online ticket. 

Please note that photographs will be taken at the event and may be used by CSSV or ACU. If you do not wish for your photograph to be taken, please notify a member of staff on your arrival.

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