Publications: Reducing race-based discrimination

In this section, you will find our framework and research on reducing race-based discrimination and promote diversity

 

20.11.12 

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Mental health impacts of racial discrimination in Victorian CALD communities

Key findings of the CALD Experiences of Racism survey, conducted in 2010-2011 as part of the Localities Embracing and Accepting Diversity (LEAD) program.

14.11.12 

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Mental health impacts of racial discrimination in Victorian Aboriginal communities

This research summary highlights the key findings of the Aboriginal Experiences of Racism survey undertaken in 2010-2011.

13.11.12 

Teacher and young students

VicHealth local government action guides - Reducing race-based discrimination

This guide is one of ten outlining a range of evidence-informed actions that councils may consider when preparing their Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plans and other strategies.

22.12.11 

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Localities Embracing and Accepting Diversity (LEAD) program

This leaflet outlines the aims and objectives of LEAD - VicHealth’s Localities Embracing and Accepting Diversity program.

 

15.04.11 

Two women

How does freedom of religion and belief affect health and wellbeing?

As Australia has become increasingly culturally diverse, there has also been an increase in religious diversity. This report presents the findings of an evidence review which explores the relationship between freedom of religion and belief, and health and well being.

 

30.03.11 

arts about us website

Arts about us website

‘Arts About Us’ encourages dialogue about the benefits of cultural diversity and the harmful impacts on health and wellbeing caused by race-based discrimination.

11.02.11 

young women

Informed consent project

The Informed Consent Project was commissioned as an accompanying resource to VicHealth’s Arts About Us program (previously titled Promoting Diversity through the Arts) but has far wider application across the arts, community and media sectors.

18.11.09 

Schools

Review of strategies and resources to address race-based discrimination and support diversity in schools

Recent research identifies Australian schools as a key setting for race-based discrimination, particularly for children and young people from Indigenous, migrant and refugee backgrounds.

 

 

 

18.11.09 

Workplaces

Review of audit and assessment tools, programs and resources in workplace settings to prevent race-based discrimination and support diversity.

Having been identified as places where race-based discrimination occurs, there is increasing emphasis on the need for workplaces to respond to issues of diversity.

 

 

 

18.11.09 

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Review of bystander approaches in support of preventing race-based discrimination

This review focuses on bystander action in response to both interpersonal and systemic racism.