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Framework for countering racism |
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Parents, caregivers and community
Know your rights and responsibilities
- Reflect on your own attitudes and behaviour towards people from different
backgrounds.
- Ask for information in a language you understand.
- Ensure you have information about school policies, curriculum and school
activities.
Be a positive role model
- Take a firm stand against racism.
- Model inclusive, positive behaviour.
- Be open to other people’s beliefs and practices.
- Try to include people from different backgrounds in your circle of
friends.
- Ensure your child knows their rights and responsibilities in relation to
non-racist behaviour.
- Encourage your child to challenge racist behaviour and attitudes.
- Encourage your child to be interested in other cultures and languages.
- Encourage your child to be proud of their own background and heritage and to
value those of others.
- Encourage your child to use their first language.
- Encourage your child to practise speaking, reading and writing Standard
Australian English.
Get involved in school activities
- Be willing to participate in school activities.
- Become involved in school meetings, planning and decision making
processes.
- Join in activities designed to counter racism and celebrate cultural
diversity.
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