This Victorian government policy page provides comprehensive guidance for schools on preventing and addressing racism. The Policy tab outlines three core requirements: preventing racism through culturally safe environments, responding to incidents with timely and inclusive processes, and reporting all incidents via eduSafe Plus. It emphasises particular support for First Nations students and those experiencing higher rates of racism (African, Pasifika, refugee, Jewish and Muslim students). Schools must publish the policy on their websites alongside reporting pathways.
The Guidance tab offers detailed strategies for implementation, including key terminology definitions, step-by-step response guides, and practical templates. It covers building staff capability through cultural competency training, promoting diversity in curriculum, using educative approaches when responding to incidents, and reviewing data to identify systemic issues.
The Resources tab provides practical tools such as translated policy versions, website and newsletter templates, case studies from schools like Braybrook College, professional learning programmes, and targeted support resources for specific student cohorts. It includes links to external organisations offering specialist guidance and culturally responsive curriculum materials to help schools create inclusive environments and effectively manage racism incidents.
