We sometimes hear about people and organisations withdrawing as customers from businesses that do the wrong thing and give a platform to racism, or fail to act against it.
You, and any organisations you’re associated with, can also support businesses that embrace diversity, are run by culturally diverse groups or are set up to benefit a specific community.
There are many charities doing good work to support diverse communities and oppose racism. Most of the organisations listed in the ‘Volunteer’ section, above, also rely on donations.
In addition to these, you might contribute to:
Think about your local community – are there any organisations or activities you can participate in to support multicultural or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups? It could be helping refugees or recent migrants to learn English, or helping with shopping, or driving lessons. It could be connecting with local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisations to hear from them about ways you can support them and their communities.
Talking about racism can be difficult, and many organisations do not discuss racism until they are faced with an incident of racism in the workplace. This guide has been developed to assist Australian organisations in conducting meaningful conversations about racism.
