Racial Justice Network Strategy Retreat

As anti-migrant rhetoric gains political traction and racialised communities face rising attacks across Australia, the need for a unified, collective response has never been more urgent. To counter these growing harms against racialised communities and the wider public, and respond to the growing momentum within racialised communities, Democracy in Colour has convened a vital coalition of organisations and community advocates.

The inaugural Racial Justice Network (RJN) Strategy Retreat, a movement-wide gathering in Naarm/Melbourne on July 25-26, 2026, brings together a broad ecosystem of impacted communities and civil society organisations.

By bringing together First Nations, Multicultural, Union, Faith, Climate and Rights groups, this gathering offers a rare opportunity to connect, share experiences, and develop strategies. Together, we will foster deep alignment and drive a powerful, collaborative approach to anti-racism across the continent.

The primary goal of this strategy retreat is to set the foundation for a sustained nationwide Racial Justice Network to convene, strategise and coordinate actions/campaigns across the movement for justice.