Racism in retail settings: standing up against discrimination in everyday places

Shops, cafes, pubs and supermarkets should be places everyone can access without being met with suspicious looks, being ignored, or having your bag checked. But many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria still face racial profiling, unfair treatment and hurtful comments in retail settings. These everyday experiences can cause shame, isolation and real harm. In this episode of Know Your Rights, you’ll discover what racism in retail settings looks like, how it affects people and families, and practical steps you can take if it happens to you. You’ll hear from Siobhan Doyle, Principal Managing Lawyer – Civil Law and Human Rights Practice at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, and Lorena Walker, Community Legal Education Project Officer at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, who share real world examples and advice to help you and your mob stay safe and informed. This episodes is narrated by journalist Jedda Costa, a proud Wemba Wemba, Yorta Yorta, Barapa Barapa and Mutti Mutti woman. Know Your Rights is a 5-part series presented by the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service. If you or someone you know has experienced race discrimination, you can get help from the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission or VALS - visit humanrights.vic.gov.au for more information. Click here to access the shownotes, resources and transcript. Other links and resources mentioned in the episode: humanrights.vic.gov.au www.vals.org.au Song credits: Koori Woman - Carol Fraser Call It Out - David Arden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.