Pledges
I hereby pledge my support for the goal and principles of anti-racism education and will work towards eliminating racism from our schools and society as a whole.
Lyn
Postcode: 4825
margaret
Postcode: 6164
Racism needs fear and insecurity to continue. Hopefully by using the principles listed on this site I will be able to play a part in deconstructing the fear that feeds racism.
Linda
Postcode: 6056
I have worked for a local newspaper for over four years and have had to tolerate racist comments on a daily basis. The fact that I have 1 Aboriginal son and 11 Aboriginal grandchildren did not stop the continual derogatory words used to describe the Aboriginal people such as "Filthy Boongs" "Dirty Abbos" etc.
My grandchildren have never heard those words. I resigned last week. Now I intend to write a book about how racist this country really is.
Kathlyn
Postcode: 4305
I pledge to do all I can to eradicate racism from schools and society!
Madeleine
Postcode: 6728
no more racism
Dom
Postcode: 2444
Racism is the most meaningless but most destructive emotion on this planet - peace can be accomplished just by eliminating it from society. Big ask but everyone that joins the fight is making change. I pledge my support to any cause that is supporting anti-racism
alice
Postcode: 2233
helping kids to recognise how we are all the same eg. in our emotions whilst at the same time educating them on how to embrace and celebrate our differences is a noble and worthhwile cause. Thank you.
Maria
Postcode: 6430
Great website and really important Message.
Will pass into my networks!
John
Postcode: 2280
racism is not only based on fear but also shows the hidden values in our society. I am horrified to see that the Anti Racism policy is not even mandatory in this country. does our government really want to get rid of racism or are there to many advantages for them to keep the people at least a bit racist.
Sabine
Postcode: 2430
People who show racist behaviour are actually showing their intellectual retardedness, as only brainless people fear diversity of culture and colour. I feel sorry for racist people - they just don't have a brain to save themselves. I do believe education in general and learning languages, philosophy, art and music in particular can help fight racism.
Kelly
Postcode: 5251
I am a third year education student studying Aboriginal Education which has been a massive eye opener. I will pledge to do what ever is needed to provide a safe, racially aware environment for all of my students in the future.
Kirsty
Postcode: 2799
To racism we all need to say NO WAY !!
Alyce
Postcode: 2440
I am only a uni student, and not yet a teacher, but will use my knowledge of anti-racism as best i can for our children's futures.
Trish
Postcode: 6028
Racism needs to be eliminated from our environment, both within schools and the wider community. To help combat racism, children need to be educated from the early years as this will go a long way towards building a community of citizens who demonstrate racial tolerance and condemn racial practices and discrimination. We need our children to be prejudice-free and to embrace diversity in all shapes and forms if we are to live in a world that promotes harmony and peace.
Philippa
Postcode: 2800
It's time all Australians stepped up to make a difference for Indigenous Australians.
Sharlienne
Postcode: 2234
Racism needs to be a thing of the past!!!!
Dana
Postcode: 48314
We encourage this website to strive further, and at my school, my group partners and I put in a lot of effort to raise awareness of this terrible race issue found globally.
Shikha
Thank you. This website has some very good ideas to support anti-racism. I have enjoyed reading the content. I hope that as a teacher, I will do my best to support these ideas.
John
Postcode: 2260
I'll do what I can by referring teachers to the resources available from this site. I'll also abide by DET policies in relation to discrimination and help educate people about the background and issues involving people from different cultural backgrounds.
Nate
Postcode: 5108
I am a redhead and currently a relief teacher.
Redheads I have recently discovered take a great deal of negative comments, 'Ranga' being one form of many in schools.
Its not racist, but it is discriminatory... and I can see that these effects MUST be happening to people of a different race than myself. There has to be a practical solution.
Out of the three schools I have worked, two of the schools have the same person hiring relief teachers as dealing with escalated student behavior.
The escalation of the discriminatory comments/behavior I have escalated does create work and put pressure on already busy (in my case) assistant principals. This MUST effect my chances of being hired again, WHETHER OR NOT the assistant principal folds to that pressure... the pressure is still there. (I have written about this in length at 'gingerism.com' under the name 'Nate' under the link 'Redhead Employment Discrimination' if you're curious as to the issue of discrimination from the perspective of a redhead.)
Anyway these effects I have found can have highly negative consequences in the working environment of a relief teacher. You are pressured to not report behavior that by rights should be escalated, because you are worried that you may not be re-hired due to the fore-mentioned pressure.
It is difficult to prove that the reason you haven't been phoned for more work is down to the amount of admin work you create.
Whether you are a relief teacher facing racist behavior or a relief teacher handling racist behavior... having to report to and create work for the same person that hires you causes among other things inner-conflict, a sense of isolation and potentially the non/mis-reporting of racism.
I was always going to pledge my support to this site and its goals. Recent events as stated above have given me a new level of empathy for some of the issues involved.
I hereby pledge my support for the goal and principles of anti-racism and discriminatory education and will work towards eliminating racism and discrimination from our schools and society as a whole.
Lachlan
Postcode 5082
Hey, you guys should do wristbands like the livestrong ones, not so much as to make money but more so it's easier to promote anti-racist sentiment in society. Maybe like the Stand Up Speak Up ones from the EU - a black and a white one interlinked. http://wristband.vikingkarwur.com/wristbands/stand-up-speak-up shows what they look like.
Billy
Postcode: 2440
Thank You.
I hereby pledge my support for the goal and principles of anti-racism education and will work towards eliminating racism from our schools and society as a whole.
mieke
Postcode: 2060
I am studying to become a teacher and think this is a great resource to use when teaching indigenous perspectives and trying to teach my students about anti-racism.
Aphrodite
Postcode: 2219
We're all earthlings and creatures of the universe. Let's remember how miraculous we all are.
Jodie
Postcode: 2482
Great website. Well done DET!
sukhjit
Postcode: 2762
scart
Postcode: 4215
Was brought up in racist central QLD. Took me a while to wake up but I've worked out that if you take each person on a case by case basis then you gain a hell of a lot more than by swallowing the stereo type ****. Strength Thru Diversity.
Colin
Postcode: 4133
I was brought up to be racist by my father and I still am a little bit racist, but I'm working on being anti racist as I have many friends who are not Australian but are better friends than my Aussie friends.
Naomi
Postcode: 2529
I'm proud to join in eliminating racism from our country. Sadly, it's taken too long, and too many indigenous people have suffered and are still suffering because of it. This is a very positive journey to take!There's no 'peace' without justice!
Melka
Postcode: 2571
I think that this is a great idea and I was really impressed to see it on the window of a very small school that I was visiting while attending a course. I will definitely support this once my daughter goes to school. And if the school she attends isn't aware of it I will definitely bring it to their attention.
Robyn
Postcode: 5034
Thanks for your support
Mark
Postcode: 3931
Racism is Un-Australian!
Anti-racists ...get active!
Ravindra
Postcode: 2619
Thanks for your support
Karen
Postcode: 4361
My grandsons' father is of aboriginal origin and I would hate to see my grandsons shunned because of their colour or parentage. I support any educational programs that will help to end the hurt and damage caused by racial discrimination.
osman
Postcode: 95126
we all should treat ourselves as decent human beings from one creator regardless our race,color or class. Be a Muslim, Christian or what ever religion.
Emma
Postcode: 4306
Together let us stop racism.
Let racism stop breeding from the places we call home Let racism stop from the words we say Let racism stop from the things we do But more importantly let racism stop from the things we DO NOT say and do.
Prepared Society
Postcode: Kenya 80100
We feel proud of you. There could never have been a better mission than yours. Keep the spirit alive...till racism, no more!
Ishani
Postcode: 4227
Racism should have no place in our lives, and should never be condoned.
Education is our best means of combating ignorance and prejudice. It is so important to teach our children the value of cultural harmony, and if we infuse their learning process with these lessons, we will only be stronger in our campaign to eradicate racism from society.
Melisah
Postcode: 2290
I am a teacher in a low socio-economic area, and a higher than average percentage of our students are Indigenous Australians or come from non-English speaking backgrounds. I am passionate about protecting these kids, as they have so much energy, talent and love to offer. It breaks my heart to see so many young people beaten down and destroyed by stupidity and ignorance. I will fight with every last breath in me to achieve an equitable and peaceful society in this country, as long as there are people out there who believe in human rights, we will get there.
James
Postcode: 2000
At times of escalation this is exactly what we need to address. I am sad to say that there is an overload of racism in our community and you have to ask yourself, Is this what we want our children to grow up with, Do we want them to be scared of who they are , the answer is NO we want them and everyone to be accepting of each other.
James
Postcode: 2112
I think this is the most appropriate action to be taking at such a critical time when our country needs it.
We are at such a fluctuating time of aggression , intolerance and the destruction of innocence.
We need to come together as a whole to help bring us all back together as a peaceful nation who is proud of its multicultural heritage.
Kevin
Postcode: 3189
Imagine the world we would live in if every single person on the planet was racist.
Conversely, imagine the same world where nobody was racist.
Tim
Postcode: 4744
I believe that racism is corrupting schools in these days, as kids have no respect and pick on others that are not their race. This website is good because it helps young kids understand racism.
Tony
Postcode: 0820
A great initiative! Let's all work together to help stamp out racism in Australia and around the world.
Jimmy
Postcode: 4109
Racism needs to be eliminated from society as a whole. Media outlets such as news and a current affairs programs have no right to instigate racial issues as a selling point.
Definitions of 'Australians' being exclusively caucasian are also wrong. These out dated values need to be irradicated and it is in my belief that the Australian media, whether it be commercial or government sponsored, should be actively seeking ways to better inform the public on ways to combat racism.
Georgia
Postcode: 4870
Hi, I currently attend a public highschool & as one part of an ongoing homework project for my SOSE class we have been studying Pride, Prejudice & Persecution. It is wrong to judge somebody simply because they do not look exactly the same as you. So kudos to you guys for this page. Thanks.
rhyanna
Postcode: 7248
i think this should not be happening and racism is wrong
Justin
Postcode: 2550
Mitchell
Postcode: 2400
Lilijana
Postcode: 2753
We are all equal as we were all created equal.
Tram
Postcode: 2870
I am a teacher and I pledge my support for the goals and principles of anti-Racism education. For the children who still suffer from the effects of Racism, please don't lose sight of your talents and the value of your cultural diversity.
I was born in Vietnam and immigrated to Australia at 3 years old.
As a child, I too was teased emotionally and abused physically and that affected my self-esteem and questioned my self-identity. I tried to ignore all forms of racism and focused my energy in doing my best in school, going to university, getting a job, contributing to society, building a happy family and help others less fortunate.
The most important lesson growing up was to value my culture and not allow others make me feel ashamed about my culture.
Despite the slow process, I think we are moving forward in the process of eradicating racism.
Jess
Postcode: 3181
Saira
Postcode: 60015
I HATE RACIST PEOPLE. I THINK THEY ARE PLAIN RETARTED BECAUSE THEY THINK JUST BECASE OF PEOPLES SKIN TONE(COLOUR) WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT. BUT NO THIS IS NOT THE WAY..I THINK WE SHOULD ALL BE TREATED EQUALLY AND WE SHOULDNT DISLIKE SOMEONE JUST BECAUSE OF THEIR RACE. I THINK EVERYONE SHOULD ACCEPT EVERYONE ELSES CULTURE RELIGION AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE BEING RACIST IT IS AFFECTING THE PERSONS LIFE. I KNOW HOW IT FEELS. RASISM SHOULD HAVE AN END
Ellie
Postcode: 2902
I hate racism!!!! It's stupid and there is no point in it
Tony
Postcode: 2480
Great site, great work. It is one thing to stand up against racism on a personal level but how do we stop institutional racism which is more often than not begins in our government polices. Education and interaction are what I believe we need. Break down the stereotyping.
Mitchell
Postcode: 2400
stanley
Postcode: 2112
Why are asians so bagged out...year 10s come up to us and push up around WHY?? i don't even know them i have been fed racism for 6 years and i hate every little bit of it, what's so good about insulting someone else because you think they are not equal to you....how come everyone laughs at our eyes....WHY??? i don't get it....what's so funny.....racism is painful and i hate it
John
Postcode: 2126
My children attend schools with kids from a great many national and cultural backgrounds, and I am very glad of it. I don't see any us and them prejudice building.
BHS-Yr10
Postcode: 2221
My school is totally agaisnt racism. we have so many different nationalities and i personaly hate the thought of people being picked on because of their race.
Hayleigh
Postcode: 2480
hi im 16 and am going out with a gorgeous aboriginal person my nephews and brother dont agree with this and are racist i think this is so wrong to judge a person on their colour. this should be stopped
azza
Postcode: 666staffs
i agree with mossy, racism is wrong and shouldnt happen to anyone, things need to be done to stop racism as it is occuring more and more often around the world. Kids are now growing up with racism and it will have a big effect on the way they live their life. Kick racism out!
Yuki
Postcode: 2333
it is a good thing for a website like this to exist. it is incredibly hard for me as an asian girl to be among some australians in the school and every single day of my life.
mossy
Postcode: england
racism is a tun of bolex i think that racism is everywhere and in everyone. IT SHOULD STOP ryt nw!!!!! people convinse the inerstent to do what they think is ryt buh no its rong what do u fink about it? any way hope u all get your ways n it woz good going on this site thanx
brittni
Postcode: 03246
i want racism and discrimination to end. i hate seeing people getting hurt, and some people dying over it cause they cant take people picking on them because of the color of their skin, what they look like, and what enthic group they are in!!
i just want all this to stop so we can reduce the death roll. i dont want people to get hurt cause some stupid people have nothing better to do then to pick on people
Li
Postcode: 3124
Etnik
We are some antiracist people from Turkey. We have made a web site about cultures in Turkey and we are against the religious and national racism. We support all the anti racist associations in world.
Alisa
Postcode: 4211
I am currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Primary Education and undertaking Studies of Indigenous Australia. Through this subject and awareness programs such as Racism No Way I have come to recognise racism as an historic and varied societal problem which needs to be addressed on an individual as well as institutional level. As a future teacher, inclusion issues are something that have never been far from my mind.I believe cohension among individuals within the school community and wider society are essentially the foundation for success and function among people and groups. Thank you to all the people helping to shed light on this issue and eradicate it in the process.
Alisa
Postcode: 4211
Racism is a historic and yet varied societal problem and thus needs to be addressed as such. As a future professional inclusion issues are something that have never been far from my mind. Cohension among individuals within the school community and wider society are essentially the foundation for success and function.
Sue
Postcode: 2264
I have just viewed your website for the first time and I am impressed. I am planning a community workshop and most of the Material I was wanting to incorporate is right here. I am a Wiradjuri woman working as an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer and sincerely pledge my support to stamping out racism and discrimination. It is an ugly disease for which we need to to find a vaccination and inject this in to our community. The spread of this disease is already far too wide spread.
Tasneem
Postcode: 3060
Alexa
Postcode: 4128
I am currently studying my Bachelor of Early Childhood and recently have been witness to what I thought was disgusting behaviour by some teachers within a local Primary School. I just think if teachers dont get it, what hope do our kids have!
Anon
Postcode: 4212
Racism is huge among teens of this moment. It's the WORST weapon against people of other cultures and backgrounds.
It needs to go, and we all need to be appreciated for our unique differences.
Cindy
Postcode: 2470
Sue
Postcode: 2264
I have just viewed your website for the first time and I am impressed. I am planning a community workshop and most of the material I was wanting to incorporate is right here. I am a Wiradjuri woman working as an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer and sincerely pledge my support to stamping out racism and discrimination. It is an ugly disease for which we need to to find a vaccination and inject this in to our community. The spread of this disease is already far too wide spread.
Tanya
Postcode: 6084
I believe that the greatest challenge for teachers and schools in Australia is to build positive relationships between students of all races and to improve outcomes for Indigenous students.
Carley
Postcode: 2026
I pledge to support the goals and principles of anti-racism education as I believe every person has the right to an equitable and just education in a warm and safe environment. I will promote an appreciation for difference amongst peers.
Macca
Postcode: 5540
I love your work. I hope this stops me from being bullied.
Melissa
Postcode: 2750
Ash, Chev and Drew
Postcode: 2581
We are like so totally against racism!!!! We want to put a stop to racism it is so totally WRONG. This should not be in our school, communities, town, city whatever.You should not have to experience it or witness it. So please if you can help, HELP and remind yourself SAY NO TO RACISM!!!!!!!!!!
Vicki-Ann
Postcode: 4300
I have been subject to racism most of my life and I am definitely for anti-racism and anti-persecution and anti-bullying. You never know how much comments can hurt until its you who receives them. I am black although my skin is white, but I am a Proud Aboriginal-Australian.
rebecca
Postcode: 3717
i hate racism!
Crystal
Postcode: 2145
Nyssa
Postcode: 4558
Balbir
Postcode: UB1 1NY
Simon
Postcode: 2135
racism is a huge problem and is growing all the time needs to be stopped
Tara
Postcode: 4054
I am currently a preservice teacher and I will actively seek to irradicate any racist behaviour from any school that I will work in in the future.
Jenny
Postcode: 5035
Mikael
Postcode: 10023
Bonjour! What a super websight! Very refreshing to peruse from where we live in Paris (France). Woold like more informations on this. Best regards!
Dillon
Postcode: 2125
Racism should be stamped out at every opportunity possible.
There is no place for racism on this planet anymore and definitely not within the bounds and borders of this great country of ours Australia.
So if you choose to be racist find another home. This is Australia. We are ONE but we are definitely MANY and from ALL the lands on Earth we come. Racism will not and should not be tolerated. Australia is the home of multiculturalism and equality for all. That's why it is the greatest country on this Earth. No doubt about it.
Australia Says No To Racism!!!110%
Nga
Postcode: 3174
Thanks for your support
Julia
Postcode: 2110
i say no to racism!!! so should everyone else.
lawrence
Postcode: 2450
i am a year 6 student and i cant stand when my friends are racist and i try and teach them not to be.
Scott
Postcode: 5133
I believe racism is a problem in the society of Australia and more work is needed to stop it.
Colleen
Postcode: 2193
Everybody hurts through racism- for us to grow to our potential as human beings we must shed this baggage individually and collectively without a moments hesitation . Never tolerate racism.
pete
Postcode: 7325
black man,white man,brown man,yellow man......HUMAN.
Ashleigh
Postcode: 2251
krystal
Postcode: 3825
if u think about it, we are all human.
the only difference between me or u and another person from a different race is just the appearance. we are all the same, we all have feelings, we all have the right to live and we all are humans that deserve respect. i think it's silly being racist, you're only putting negative thoughts into your head and probably the people around you, Peace out! =)
steph
racism is terrible, no one should have to go through it, Australia is supposed to be multicultural....sure we are, but if we are so multicultural what's the point of being this if we can't accept other cultures...
RACISM=FEAR
FEAR=HATE
HATE=CHAOS
Deborah
Postcode:2251
Racism is just one more flavour of the sad view of the world, that some people seem to hold - that sameness is good and difference is bad.
I believe that diversity is a strength and that we have, in our multicultural society, a great way of learning about the complex and interesting world in which we live.
All cultures, all races, all people are capable of good, we are all also capable of evil. Horrors like the that of the Holocaust and more recently, ethnic cleansing Rwanda, Middle Europe under Slobodan Milosovic, and ongong tensions in the Middle East, should remind us that if we allow 'others' to become less than 'us' we are on a slippery downward spiral to taking away people's humanity.
Such a society is not the type of society my parents came half way around the world to build, share and celebrate here in Australia.
Societies that tolerate 'them' and 'us' conversations, and allow the creation of policies and laws to support such views can only anticipate distress, violence, suffering and even war.
So in the interests of building a better Australia for my children and their children:
I hereby pledge my support for the goal and principles of anti-racism education and will work towards eliminating racism from our schools and society as a whole.
michalee
Postcode:2905
Racism is bad,i hate it!!!
Its really bad for pupils self confidence and it should NOT happen!
Vincent
Postcode:92844
Hi, guys! Love the site.
Leon
Postcode: 2042
Racism is a crude and stupid approach to people who are different from oneself.
The racist is the sort of person who has no achievements of their own, and so tries to simultaneously bask in the success of others who just happen to have a similar skin colour and project their inadequacies onto those with different skin colour.
Keep up the great work!
Peter
Postcode:2116
I find your site very informative.
john
i am a white 13 year old and i am sick of all the racism, even in my family, oh they're scary gangsters and everything, well if we treated them better some of em woudn't think they were diffrent. and i am gonna try to make them understand that not all white people are bad. it makes me sick hearing about all the racism and i want to make a diffrence, so we can all get along.
Rosie
Postcode: 5064
great work guys
Ellen
Postcode:2550
Racism is destructive. Everybody in Australia deserves the right to equality regardless of their race.
Jack
Postcode:4554
I am Asian and live in the Sunshine Coast. I have received racial abuse from adults, fellow students in my school, sometimes even my friends and most apalling of all some of the teachers there. Hence, I pledge my support against racism in everyway possible.
Jesika
Postcode:2460
racism is so not cool. we should stop all the cruelty and fighting.
Wendy
Postcode:2283
We should all take responsibility for the racism in our own minds, our classrooms, our schools, our communities. Being simply nice or tolerant of one another is not multiculturalism. We need to transform our schools and our society to close achievement gaps and fight injustice everywhere.
Natasha
We are here in a school in S. A. and we are busy doing a project on racism. Would just like to say that your website is of great help to people who want to take a stand against racism!
Luke
Postcode:2300
Sandra
Postcode:5065
I find this initiative brilliant, I support it 100%
Norwesi
Postcode:1426
I REALLY FEEL AND KNOW ALL THE RACISM IN SCHOOLS AND SOCIETIES WILL END IF ONLY PEOPLE CAN SUPPORT US AND REALLY PLEDGE TO HELP!!!!! THANK YOU
Muhammed
Postcode:
I think tougher anti-racism laws must be out in place to ensure we can live in a melting-pot of races and cultures in this wonderfully diverse country which is so accepting (most of the time) and lovely, primarily because Australia was built on Multiculturalism. The aborigines need more support as well, and the government needs to raise taxes to get more money out to the aborigines and refugees, and also ethnic councils. Islam must be welcome as well. Multiculturalism benefits us all. Monoculturalism doesn't work, we NEED multiculturalism.
Tim
Postcode:37132
We must teach our future generations the downside to ethnocentrism, and encourage integrated societies to rid communities of ethnic stereotypes. The Justice system needs to emphasize social justice for individual equality to prevail. Our society as a whole still has a long way to go, especially the media. We must teach our children to avoid racial stereotyping and also about the social factors that lead to such execrable consequences.
Rachel
Postcode:4078
Brittany
Postcode:012089
Frank
Postcode:02108
A good service
Erin
Postcode:2223
Racism is the root of all evil in our society. A multicultural society is what makes Australia such a unique and special place to live. Every culture, race, religion in human society needs to be cherished for its individuality. Saying no to racism is the the start towards the fight for peace on earth!
Bill
Postcode:5092
In view of the events of the last few days in Sydney every effort should be made to promote racial, ethnic and religious harmony,and the best place to start is in our homes and schools.
Susan
Postcode:6531
Robin
Postcode:HA9 8DD UK
Friends, I have only just found your website. Am writing immediately to say it's wonderful and I will be commending it widely. You may be interested to glance at some parallel work in the UK. It's at www.insted.co.uk/race.html
Alicia
Postcode:6153
Eradicating racism in our schools and communities is of the most paramount importance. Each child needs equal opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and accepting environment. When the seeds of tolerance are planted in a child, the message spreads through their families and into the wider community. As a student studying to be a teacher, I think a focus on anti-racism education initiatives in schools is crucial in fostering tolerance in a wider Australian context.
Melissa
Postcode:4101
Megan
Postcode:5069
Andrea
Postcode:7320
As a high school teacher I am committed to eliminating racist thinking amongst the students I teach. We are a predominantly anglo saxon community but people fear what they don't know and form stereotypes about people who look or act differently. Through many activities, including simulation games, I am seeing a positive change in my students understanding and I believe that many of them will stand up against racism in years to come.
Martin
Postcode:3181
As a newly trained teacher I believe it critical and imperative that I eliminate racism in my classrooms and beyond them.
Rani
Postcode:2043
I feel that in these increasngly conservative times in Australia it is very important to communicate clearly through whole school approaches in our schools, through the actions of principals, teachers and students the message that racism in any form is not acceptable. The message starts from the individual.
Angus
Postcode:4428
Hello, I am 11 and building an anti racism web site at http://notoracism.tripod.com
Nicole
Postcode:6164
If more people got behind a great site like Racism. No way. I'm sure we could make this world a better place. Keep up the fantastic job!
"We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same" - Anne Frank
Ainsley
Postcode:
A group of us at school are doing a project on racism.
Frank
Leanne
Postcode:4305
Racism should be stopped. It's horrible. We are all one and should be working together as one.
Salim
Postcode:3030
Keep up the excellent work
Sarah
Postcode:6148
Great job guys! As a first- year primary school teaching student, I'm still discovering what a huge issue this is! It's overwhelming but very important that people are open to experiencing an understanding of the past.
Jon
Postcode:
Keep up the grand work guys
Johanna
Postcode:6922
this page is great. u do a very good job. regards from austria
Sam
Postcode: 2250
I think the Racism, NO WAY page rocks!! I especially like Joannes (13) graffiti on the Graffiti wall with the two white and black people holding hands. I think it gets the message across very clearly!! I agree and think that adults who are racist should be put behind bars! I also think that it should not be allowed in the school ground either. I think the person who is being racist should be sent to the Princapal and have their parents called and told about their behavior. I myself have a black person in my class and when people are racist towards her i try my hardest to stick up for her. She is a very nice peson!! I think Racism should be illegal!! Thats all for now!
Kelly
Postcode:
NO ONE should be hurt or dissatisfied just because of their colour. Its the people we are. I feel sorry for racist people and I want to make a difference.
Melis
Postcode: 2127
hey guys i just wanted to say racism is not cool. we should treat every one equally because we are all equal and its illegal and no one should participate in such behaviour
George
Postcode: 2135
I believe there needs to be stronger laws against racism. We need to stand up to people in a non violent way
Kiera and Melis
Postcode: 2137
hey guys...
racism is wrong and anyone who participates in it really needs to work out why because it is wrong. the people you are discriminating against are no different from you. they just share different beliefs and cultures and im sure that if you got to no these people and spent time with them, you would learn to love their cultures and beliefs or you no hate them. we are not saying you have to agree with their ways of life but there is no need to make fun of them be rude or anything like that to them, because they are from a different race and background to you...if you are thinking that you get nothing out of this you are wrong. you get to make a new friend..:) guys. lets stop racism . its wrong and hurtful.. if you take some time to get to know them and their ways you might learn to love them!!!
take care, kiera n melis...
RACISM>>NOWAY!!!
Kiera and Melis
Postcode:2137
Kiera and Melis hereby plegde our support for the goal and principles or anti-racism education and will work towards eliminating racism from our schools and society as a whole.!!!
I believe Racism is wrong. i think anyone who participates in such behaviour has a lot of issues they need to work out. Everyone is beautiful in their own way and getting to spend time with people from different backgrounds can be heaps of fun! you can learn their beliefs and ways of life. it doesnt mean you always have to agree or like them.
Rasicm is wrong, make it stop!
Spend some time with the people you are hurting with the things you are saying to them, seriously, i'm sure you will find you have a lot of things in common and you'll also find yourself a new friend...
love Kiera and Melis!!!
Peter
Postcode:2110
I believe racism is one of the most foul problems in our world and i will do whatever i can to help put a stop to it. And unlike certain polititions (who shall remain nameless) i would like to say, sorry.
Meg
Postcode:
Unfortunately racism is a major part of many peoples lives. Racism undermines, torments and hurts people. I believe that the people who are racist have no heart and should stop and look at how their actions make people feel. I would like to help with the fight against racism. It has to stop!!!
Lucy
Postcode:6009
Thanks for your support.
Andrew
Postcode:2119
racism is evil and should be eliminated
Mandy
Postcode:5083
Thanks for your support.
Taylia
Postcode:2070
i will try my best to look out for other people who are being bullied or discriminated against. I will not judge people on their race, beliefs, culture and will try to make harmony with everyone
Chantale
Postcode: 2141
I myself believe very strongly against racism and do think that it is morally wrong to persecute someone because of their ethnicity.
Megan
Postcode:
I think that anti-racism is a good thing, and that people should be more aware that the things they do and say that are racist may be hurtful to others.
I think that racism is not part of the Australian attitude and should not be accepted at all.
Hayley
Postcode: 2259
I will try as hard as possible to treat everybody equal no matter who they are or their parents or where they come from.
Elizabeth
Postcode:2046
I have been in high-school for almost 3 years now and in that time, I have witnessed numerous events of racist comments and just in general racism. Our school isn't that big and that just goes to show that no matter how small or big the school, racism is still present in our everyday environment. I myself have never been targeted and I hope it will stay that way. But I've been bullied against for other reasons and I hate the feeling. You have my full support for the goal and principles of anti-racism education and I will work towards eliminating racism from our schools and society as a whole.
James
Postcode:
Racisy remarks are used by people who can't think of anything really witty or smart to say to people.
Jack
Postcode:
Racism is bad.
Briony
Postcode: 8524
i believe that every race has a place in australia, and to discriminate against those who are a different colour is stupid. Our nation should get over themselves and except each others differences!
Briony
Postcode:8524
i think that supporting anti-racism is important for all people especially students to be aware of. Racism is stupid and unfair and shouldn't happen in any schools.
Erin-Renee
Postcode: 2137
i strongly believe that both children and adults should be encouraged to put an end to racism. children who think racism is acceptable and who are racist should be taught the truth.
Kate
Postcode: 2205
God created all people equal. He did not make anyone better than anyone else. We all are made the same, we just have different coloured skin. We all have feelings and we all deserve respect no matter where we come from or what we look like.
Lewis
Postcode: 2192
Racism is very wrong and should be stopped. Everyone should feel accepted no matter who they are, where they come from, what they look like or what they beleive in.
Lilyrose
Postcode: 2137
i think that racism is ridiculous as we are all one! i think that a good idea for schools, and even communities should do, is maybe to hold festivals for all of different race so we could acknowledge them, they could have days where people from each culture could bring in native food from their countries, so everyone can be a part of different cultures. schools should work on racism by reinforcing rules such as if being bullied (being teased for their race) serious consequences will be faced. communities based can really work on racism by helping people understand cultures, maybe by providing more information. Racism is extremely bad and we should all work together to put a stop to it.
Alison
Postcode: 2170
every single person has something special they can teach you, something that they can give you that no other person can give.If you single out a person for any reason you're missing out on what they could teach you. and you never know what they teach you could be something that helps you out in your future
Rachel
Postcode: 2135
don't judge people for what they look like, what their last name is, or other things like that. just accept them for who they are and not by the critical things which the media says about their background. embrace their culture and you'll enjoy more than you thought. give them the respect that you would want if the situation was reversed.
Rohan
Postcode: 2138
I think racism is really bad. We should all be in agreement and work together to get rid of racism in australia.
Lloyd
Postcode: 2137
I think that racism is one of the biggest problems in schools today and I believe a way to combat it is to teach the teachers how to deal with this problem among the students.
Luke
Postcode: 4211
I am training to become a primary education teacher and this website is one given to critically analyse. I think the resources and information are great and i thoroughly endorse this initiative in schools. Awareness of this issue is needed.
Kayla
Postcode: 97405
I will try my best to stomp out racism.
Shayne
Postcode: 3180
I think racism is a big offence and should be stopped. I am 14 years old and have seen people be racist to people and those people get really hurt. So I think stongly against racism.
Nidhi
Postcode: 7005
Racism is a very degrading aspect of life for someone who comes from a different country. Everyone should be equal and respected as a human being.
I, myself am an Indian living in Australia and I know that if I experience racism I would feel very sad and disappointed in Australia. Racism! No Way!
Natalie
Postcode: 2756
"Hath not everyone hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions?
Fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same diseases, healed by the same means, warmed and cooled by the same summer and winter as anyone else is?
If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die?"
-The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare.
Carolanne
Postcode: 99352
You know I think racism is really wrong and I will do anything to help to get rid of it.
William
Postcode: 0870
Racism, I just hate it! Many people think racism is a joke. But it's not! Racists don't care about other poeple - people from other cultures and countries. We should make peace in the world so the world would be a better place to live in.
Jenna
Postcode: 0870
Please stop racism. It's not good. It doesn't help anyone or anything. We are all the same; some of us just have different coloured skin or speak a different language. I don't like racism and I'm sure you don't either. We have to come together and work it out and STOP racism.
Tara
Postcode: 0870
Hi I'm Tara and I think something should be done about racism. We should forget past differences and all be friends.Why can't we get along? All I ever wish is us all being one people. So what? Some people are different! That dosen't mean we can't still believe in our own culture or religion. No matter what, everyone is always going to be diferent.
Tyson
Postcode: 0870
I wish racism would stop. It doesn't matter if you're black or white. It doesn't matter if you're tall or small. It doesn't matter if you're from a different country. It doesn't matter if you speak a different language. We all are one. We are all human beings.
Alexander
Postcode: 0870
I pledge my support to help fight racism. I have been picked on in many racist ways, so I know how it feels. I will do all I can to get rid of racism in Australia and maybe in the world.
Rory
Postcode: 0870
I wish racism would stop. Racism is cruel. Don't be racists to people from different countries or people that speak a different language. We are all the same inside. We need to stop racism so the world can be a happier place to live in.
Mitchell
Postcode: 0870
Racism should not exsist.It hurts people.It doesn't matter what colour you are we are all the same.We need to respect all people.We need to work together to live in a peaceful world.
Jaime
Postcode: 0870
Racism hurts people and makes them sad. Imagine if the world was a peaceful place. It doesn't matter what colour you are, or what country you're from. We must tell people if they are being racist. We must tell racist people that we don't agree with them. We must speak out. We are all one.
Phoebe
Postcode: 0870
Racism has to be dealt with. When iIwas young iIwitnessed lots of racism. I knew exactly how the people felt. They felt sad and I thought racism should come to a STOP!!! Racism flows around the world and people pick it up. I know lots about racism because my mum is a human rights committee member and is a social worker. We need to STOP racism. Our world should be an anti-racist world where people respect each other's cultures.
Holly
_Postcode: 0870
I believe racism is a horrible thing.There is no need for it.We all live in the same world, breathe the same air and all have red blood flowing though our veins.I'm sure every culture would like to see racism stop.We all have to work together.
Cameron
Postcode: 0870
I will do anything to counter racism in our schools and community. I don't know why people are racist. We are all the same. We should all come togeter and STOP this nonsense.
Jordon
Postcode: 0870
Racism is one of the worst things on this earth. We all have to realise that everyone is the same on the inside. Everyone has rights everywhere. We have to respect everyone and their culture. The world would be a better place if we didn't have racism. We would have more smiling faces and less sad ones. Being a racist is a very disgusting thing to be. You can't judge people by their skin colour or culture. You might find that they are very nice. Racism needs to STOP!!! The world is what we make it!
Shannon
Postcode: 0870
Racism should be stopped. There's no need for it. We are all the same. No one should be teased because they're different. I wish the world could just live in peace and respect each other's cultures.
Allara
Postcode: 0870
I love the racism no way website. It has taught me baout racism in our country. I am proud to be Australian but disgraced to know that our own country is racist. I will try in every way possible to stop racism in my school. We all have red blood and we are all the same.
Don't be racist!!
Allanah
Postcode: 0870
I've lived in many different countries and in all of them I would see racism. Now I am a full Australian citizen and I think people should be a lot more anti-racist. Think About This!!:
"WE ARE 1, BUT WE ARE MANY AND FROM ALL THE LAND ON EARTH WE COME, WE SHARE OUR DREAMS AND SING WITH 1 VOICE, I AM, YOU ARE, WE ARE AUSTRALIAN!!!!!!"
Jenna
Postcode: 0870
Please stop racism it's not good and it does not help anything or anyone so STOP
Tracey
Postcode: 2290
Your website is fantastic and inspiring. I wish I had found it ages ago not just stumbled on it by mistake. As a student teacher and mother I definitely encourage social justice for all. I will definitely be spreading your website address.
Nichole
Postcode:
Racism needs to be done with. We are all one nation - Black, White, Asian or Hispanic. I experience racism in my home, against my friends or boyfriends.
I think that racism is the most ignorant thing in the world today. Don't take part in it, be against it.
Lizeth
Postcode: 92595
Hello. I'm in a school group called Peer Helpers. In this group, we learn about how to help
fellow peers and learn to fight against things like violence, drugs, gangs and racism.
Race is a big deal at my middle school. The Whites stay with the Whites, the Mexicans with the Mexicans and the Blacks with
the Blacks. This isn't much of a comment, but more of a question. I would like to help my school fight against racism.
Peer Helpers helps a lot but we still need more support from some kind of program that can help my fellow students
get rid of racism. I used to be racist against Whites, but I have now overcome that by being more aware that race is no
reason for discrimination. I am discriminated against daily because of my race. The so called Skinheads or Whites drive by with their friends,
parents/guardians and families. Racism isn't right. A lot of people act as if they're not Hispanic, Black or White so they don't get discriminated against.
This needs to stop. You should be proud of where you come from and your background and help fight racism.
Stacey
Postcode: 3082
I hate racism and being from a European background, I know what it can feel like.
Melissa
Postcode: 10025
Do you have a forum to discuss practices in classrooms and ways to enhance democratic processes and compassion
building among learners of all ages? (Webkeeper's note: There is a teachers' forum on the site)
Jasmine
Postcode: 07206
(Racism is) One of the things that I mostly dislike in the world. I will try my best to stop
it or speak up about it to anyone. I just wanna say that I'm happy that all of my friends are
against racism too.
Evelyn
Postcode: 6164
I believe every child should have the right to a safe and happy educational environment
and not made to feel ashamed of who they are.
Nabiha
Postcode: sw178nf
More stuff on racism.
Whitney
Postcode: 2759
I plan to write a Personal Interest Project related to racism for my HSC Society and Culture class. I think that the general Australian population never really conquered racism, it just thinks it has. These days racism goes as much both ways as it used to go one way. This has to stop and I need to get involved if it is going to stop. I encourage everyone to get involved and work for a better Australia because I for one want my future children to grow up in a world of peace and mutual respect, not hatred and violence.
Racheal
Postcode: 3930
I am a student teacher and I will be beginning my teaching career next year. I think this is one of the most valuable sites that I have ever seen. As an Anglo-Celtic Australian who has an unreserved love and appreciation for cultural diversity, I feel passionate about eliminating racism. I have every intention of using the fantastic resources within this site to ensure that my teaching is inclusive and to provide my students with as many facts as possible. Thank you. Christopher
Postcode: BH15 4BQ
Racism sux. It isn't cool. It's also tight (cruel) on the people that you are being racist to. Angie
Postcode: 5136
Racism sux! Shellie
Postcode: 2234
Natalie-Louise
Postcode: HU4 6NA
I'm starting an anti-prejudice campaign and fully support you and would be grateful for more information. Carolyn
Postcode: 3825
Fruzsi
Postcode: 5245
I would like to voice my opinion on racism at schools in Australia, because I would like to help create a safer environment for this and the next generations to come! Sarah
Postcode: 5067
Hi, my name is Sarah. I am 10 yrs old, and I am really surprised that there is racism going on. I think there should be none so the world is peaceful and just. Peter
Postcode: 6026
I am a member of a political party... I will help in any way I can. Kathryn
Postcode: 2533
Genalie
Postcode: 4380
No one should suffer because they are different, 'cause we are one nation, we live on the same planet. Kimberly
Postcode: 14710
Hello, I am 12 years old and I want people to understand that you can't discriminate against people just because they have a different culture, skin color, religion or anything. I'm sick of people, mostly white people, doing this to blacks. It happens more with whites saying bad and cruel things about blacks, Puerto Ricans, everyone. Stephanie
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Racism is quite a problem at my school. My school is mainly Anglo-Saxon dominated and I hear a lot of racist comments being made. Racism is disgusting and I look forward to a time when racism will be eradicated. Jarod
Postcode: 3500
I know how people feel because I am black and crusty. Hillary
Postcode: 6050
I wanted to pledge my support for RACISM. NO WAY! and am heartened to see so much good information, especially the school activities, on your website. It would be my wish that every person, of every race could feel the beauty in the difference each of us brings to make up a human world, that we could express that appreciation to each other instead of fear and ignorance that makes me feel ashamed to be 'white'. Imagine our sadness if the music was only in one key -if we were a world where all the flowers were only one colour - if the food we ate only had one spice - there is the absurdity of racism. Amber
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It was awesome. Lauren
Postcode: 2774
I believe that racism is a horrible thing and nobody deserves to be discriminated against based on where they were born and what they believe. Sarah-Jane, Jaci and Kate
Postcode: 4350
We think that racism is uncalled for. Everyone should all be treated fairly and equally. We just want everyone to be happy within themselves and shine like stars. People should not be worried about what other people think and we as kind and loving human beings should not JUDGE!! As we ourselves are not perfect we shouldn't have high expectations of other people. Kelleigh
Postcode: SO53 3RP
I am white and my boyfriend is black. I think that people should treat each other the same, no matter what, black or white. Sacha
Postcode: 2035
I hate racism and redneck behaviour Eloise
Postcode: 2550
As a part of the SRC at high school, I want our school to be as anti-racist as possible. Ness
Postcode: 2446
I totally disagree with racism and encourage you to continue the good work. Derek
Postcode: 6430Hello everybody. My name is Derek and I'm an Aboriginal and I've had a look at this website and I like it heaps. My status is that I'm 17 and in a wheelchair. Let's bond together to fight racism as a collective group of decent Australians. Kate
Postcode: 2073
Racism is stupid. Three of my best friends are Asian and African, but I don't care. They are very nice people. Just because they have different coloured skin to me doesn't mean that they are aliens or something and I think it is wrong what the white people did to the Aborigines and I hope it will get sorted out fully. Wendy
Postcode: 2308
As both a researcher and advocate of multicultural education, I commend this site on its commitment to making cultural equity a reality in our schools. The interactive and multifocus structure of the site is great for students, teachers and researchers alike. Ben
Postcode: 2095
I'm a proud Australian until I'm made to accept the fact that I am a citizen of a racist country. Nothing is more ridiculous than discriminating against a skin colour. When we finally have a country which works together then we can start to fix up everything else with it. Cristina
Postcode: 2077
I strongly support the goal of eradicating racism from our society. I believe that education is the key to unlearn behaviour from adults. What I am worried about is what we do with the adults perpetuating this nonsense in the first place? How do we as a society reach these people? We can as people unlearn bad behaviour. What can I do? Tiffany
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Zahia
Postcode: 2200
The Australian Arabic Communities Council since its inception in 1979 has constantly worked for and supported the principles of anti-racism, not only in education, but across all sections of the community.
Angel Lynn
Postcode: 14606
Carol
Postcode 2603
I believe it is very important to be role models to young children and young people...having had a look at my own upbringing and challenging adult racism. I am happy to say that being supportive in anti-racism education makes me very proud and gives me true peace and contentment within my soul. As a child innocence without prejudice. David
Postcode: PE3 8JJ
Very good site. I linked it to my own site at http://hometown.aol.co.uk/oberonski/paris.html. This site, PARIS (Parents Against Racism In Schools), is dedicated to stamping out racism and bullying in schools, Peterborough, UK. Sarah
Postcode: 5069
Live in peace. Ignore colour or race, we are all humans and we all feel the same emotions. Michele
Postcode: 2158
When are human beings going to start treating each other as being more similar than different? We are after all humans. Let's focus on people's behaviour instead of arbitrary notions of colour and race. Let us say, "I am, you are, we are Australian". Norma
Postcode: 3058
I would like to be involved in with Serb people of Victoria. Annette
Postcode: 2575
I feel every person in this world has the right to be who they are and receive acceptance and tolerance from their wider community. Mark
Postcode: 2038
I support the Racism. No way! objectives. Eveline
Postcode: 2210
I am committed to contributing to the development of a society free of racism. Chervonne
Postcode: 2779
Hi. I would just like to say that racism is growing more and more in public schools. I witness racism even amongst Year 12 students. I find racism very upsetting even though it doesn't get thrown upon me but on my friends. Renee
Postcode: 4701 Daniel
Postcode: 3707
Peace, love and empathy. Andrew
Postcode: 3161
What can I say? A worthy cause. Please note that the views expressed above do not necessarily represent the views of the Conference of Education Systems Chief Executive Officers. Comments that are deemed to be offensive or racist are edited.
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