The Schools Standing Up to Racism initiative is a comprehensive resource developed by the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) in collaboration with the Victorian Department of Education. It is designed to help Victorian schools proactively address racism and discrimination within their communities.
This initiative promotes a whole-of-school approach to anti-racism, encouraging student voice, intercultural awareness, and inclusive practices. It acknowledges that every school is at a different stage in its journey and provides tailored support to meet diverse needs.
Key Resources Available
- Getting Started Toolkit
- Guides for school leadership to begin anti-racism work.
- Includes templates like:
- Curriculum and Policy Matrix
- Action Plans
- Policy development posters and booklets
- Case studies and audit tools.
- Guides for school leadership to begin anti-racism work.
- Workshops for School Staff
- Two core workshops:
- Getting Started & Shared Understanding: Covers impacts of racism, culture, identity, and proactive strategies.
- Conversations About Racism: Offers tools for safe discussions and activity ideas.
- Optional large-group information sessions for broader staff engagement.
- Two core workshops:
- Student Support Materials
- Lesson plans, activities, and prompts to help students express their views and engage with anti-racism themes3.
- Shared Understanding Section
- Explores key terms and lived experiences of young people.
- Builds foundational knowledge for staff and students.
- Community Engagement Tools
- Resources to involve families and the wider community.
- Includes a Community Reporting Tool for incidents of discrimination.
- Additional Learning Materials
- Videos, readings, and case studies (e.g., Rocky’s, Ejaz’s, Julia’s, and Mohamed’s stories) to deepen understanding.
