Working towards Racial Equity : From Conversation to Action

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EEON's 7th partnership with the Australian Intercultural Society will continue the strong conversation from 2021. Prepare to be challenged

Online and in person at RMIT, (Storey Hall Building 16 - 336-342 Swanston St Green Brain/Conference Rooms 7&8 Level 7. Enter through glass door and press level 7 in the lift on the far side (right side))

EEON Events

EEON runs 6 events per year on issues relating to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as they relate to Employment. Based in Melbourne all events are accessible online. We encourage people to "Learn, Think & Do!" through interactive elements at all events.

<p>In 2021, EEON presented a forum on <strong>Anti-Racism for Racial Equity - from conversation to action;</strong> which addressed bridging the racial inequality gap in employment, including addressing any complacency or resistance to racial equity work, and elevating action within their organisation. The forum was well received and attended. </p><p>Further, racism was explored by Glenn Singleton in a keynote at our 2022 Biennial Summit. Clearly racial equity remains an important topic to address.</p><p> We are proud to partner again with the <a href="http://www.intercultural.org.au" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Australian Intercultural Society</a> for the seventh year in a row to bring you Part 2 of this important forum.</p><p>Have the conversations in anti-racism and racial equity stagnated or matured since our 2021 forum and how do we continue to accelerate action?</p><p> </p><p>Join us again on <strong>8 December from 12.30-2.00pm live at RMIT, Melbourne CBD, and virtually on Teams</strong>, as we continue our conversations and continue to work together to engage your head, heart, and gut, in listening, learning and leading. </p><p>For those able to attend in person we will gather at 12 noon  for a light lunch and networking.  </p><p><strong>We will revisit and build on our previous anti-racism forum and explore together:</strong></p><ul><li>Racism and psychological safety in the workplace</li><li>Building allyship and accountability to the community that we serve</li><li>Racial equity and intersectionality, threading the arguments. </li></ul><p> </p><p>Come along to hear different perspectives from our speakers including:</p><h2>Shankar Kasynathan</h2>

<p>Shankar is an anti racism campaigner who over the past 20 years has accumulated experiences in Youth Services, Housing, Public Health, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs across Victoria, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and the ACT. In one capacity or another, he has worked for local governments, Transparency International, Oxfam Australia, National Heart Foundation, Amnesty International and the Red Cross.</p><p> Shankar has been an adviser to State and Territory members of parliament (incl. members of Cabinet). His appointments have included sessional teaching at Charles Darwin, Monash, UNSW and Deakin universities. </p><p> Shankar is a Commissioner for Multicultural Affairs in the State of Victoria and the Deputy Chair of the Migrant Workers Centre.</p><p></p><p></p><h2>Dr. Teresa De Fazio OAM (MAICD)</h2>

<p>Born in Australia (immigrant parents who fled post-war chaos) Teresa grew up experiencing the challenges – and labels (first in family, female, low SES, CALD, etc) growing up ‘different’ in a country that was increasingly defining itself as multicultural against the imposed silencing of First People ownership and rights. This lived experience has been the basis for the insights and passion brought to her work in equity, diversity, and inclusion.</p><p>Teresa is the Director of Intersect Global Partners specialising in equity and inclusion. She was the Manager, Cultural Diversity at Victoria University and an active researcher and academic. She is also a former Commissioner of the Victorian Multicultural Commission and remains a member of the Regional Advisory Council. She is a Board Director for Zoos Victoria, and former Board Director of Multicultural Arts Victoria and Edmund Rice Community and Refugee Services. She is also a Community Ambassador for Melbourne Victory Football Club</p><p></p><h2>Taryn Lee</h2>

<p>Taryn is a Yawuru woman from Broome who has lived in Melbourne for the past 20 years. She is currently employed by the Collinwood Football Club as General Manager, Social Impact and Policy and is working on organisational change to address racism. Taryn is also the Chairperson, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission and Board Director, Parks Victoria. 
</p><p>Prior to this, Taryn held senior executive roles at PWC and the Victorian Government and has been responsible for designing and delivering policy reform in health, justice and Aboriginal affairs. 
</p><p>Taryn has been awarded an MA in Human Rights Law (University of London), Global Executive MBA (University of Sydney), Bachelor of Laws, and has published articles on Indigenous rights. Taryn is passionate about ensuring Aboriginal self-determination is central to any policies that affect Aboriginal communities.
</p><h3></h3><h3>This is a free event for members if you wish to join EEON please visit <a href="https://www.eeon.org.au/become-a-member/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">become a member</a></h3>

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