Because We Are Victorian And Proud Of It
- Ensure every Victorian knows their responsibilities and rights under the law through a $2.3 million awareness program
- Promote civil dialogue among Victorians and strengthen supportive social networks through a Right to Debate initiative
- Help young people avoid being manipulated and drawn to extremism by way of a Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship program
- Reduce discrimination with the delivery of a $1 million Anti-Racism Action Plan
Picture: Alex Coppel. Source: News Corp Australia
Premier Daniel Andrews, Deputy Premier James Merlino, Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott and Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton joined community leaders at Punt Road Oval to launch Victorian. And proud of it.
It includes a series of initiatives to encourage Victorians – from all walks of life, all circumstances and all cultural backgrounds – to contribute and belong.
It is underpinned by the Victorian Values Statement, which articulates the values all Victorians should live by – one law for all, freedom to be yourself, discrimination is never acceptable, a fair go for all and that it is up to all of us to contribute.
Victorians are encouraged to read the stories of their fellow citizens on proud.vic.gov.au and share their own.
To achieve a strong and cohesive Victoria, the Labor Government will:
A print and broadcast advertising campaign around Victorian. And proud of it. will also begin today.
