Have your say – helping shape Ember Connect’s submission to the Senate Inquiry on Racism Survey

Ember Connect is preparing a submission to the Australian Government’s Inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We want this submission to reflect the real voices, lived experiences and perspectives of our members.

This short survey is an opportunity for you to share your experiences, insights and ideas. Your responses will help us better understand what is happening, what is working, and what needs to change.

Your input is completely voluntary. You can skip any questions you don’t feel comfortable answering, and your responses will be de-identified in our submission.

This survey should take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

Thank you for taking the time to contribute. Your voice matters.

Section 1: Your experience

1.Have you personally experienced racism, hate or discrimination as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander woman?

Yes

Prefer not to say

2.If yes, where have you experienced this? (Select all that apply)

Other (please specify)

3.How often have you experienced racism, hate or discrimination in the past 12 months?

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Not at all

Section 2: Impact

4.What impact has racism or discrimination had on you? (Select all that apply)

Emotional or mental wellbeing

Confidence or self esteem

Career or employment opportunities

Education or study

Willingness to participate in community or public spaces

Relationships or sense of belonging

Other (please specify)

5.In your own words, would you like to share an experience or example?

Section 3: Online environments

6.Have you experienced or witnessed racism or hate directed at First Nations people online?

Yes

Not sure

7.How would you describe the impact of online racism compared to in person experiences?

Section 4: Reporting and response

8.Have you ever reported an incident of racism or discrimination?

Yes

9.If yes, how would you describe the response you received?

Timely and appropriate

Somewhat helpful

Not helpful

Prefer not to say

10.If you chose not to report, what were the main reasons? (Select all that apply)

Other (please specify)

Section 5: What works and what needs to change

11.In your view, what helps reduce racism and discrimination against First Nations people? (Select all that apply)

Other (please specify)

12.What more needs to be done to address racism, hate and violence directed at First Nations people?

Section 6: Looking ahead

13.What would a safer, more respectful environment look like for you and your community?

15.What state / territory do you reside in?(Required.)

16.If you would be open to sharing more about your experiences for this submission or Ember Connect's other advocacy work in this space, please leave your name and an email address or phone number (optional).