VPCC Event: Everyday Anti-Racism and Actionable Change

The workshop

Anti-racism isn’t just a concept—it’s something we practice every day in how we think, speak, and show up for each other.

This workshop creates a space to have real conversations about racism as it appears in our everyday lives—at work, in our communities, and in our relationships.

Together, we’ll unpack what racism can look like beyond the obvious, and explore how we can respond in ways that are thoughtful, accountable, and grounded in respect.

Guided by lived experience and practical insight, this session will explore:

• How racism shows up in everyday interactions, systems, and spaces

• Reflecting on our own identities, assumptions, and privileges

• What cultural safety looks like in practice—not just in theory

• How to respond to racism and microaggressions in the moment

• Moving beyond performative allyship into meaningful, ongoing action

This isn’t about getting it perfect—it’s about being open, willing to learn, and prepared to do the work.

Participants will leave with practical tools, language, and a clearer understanding of how to show up in ways that support safer, more inclusive spaces for everyone.

*Please note: there are limited place for this workshop, please only book if you are committed to attending and be mindful to cancel if your plans change.

*A giant thank you to the Town of Vic Park for making this event possible and Dulux for the paints!

*This workshop marks National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) and falls after National Sorry Day (26 May).

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The Collective Artwork

After the workshop, participants are invited to take a moment to pause, connect, and reflect over afternoon tea and drinks.

From there, we will move from thinking into doing, and from a cerebral space into embodied action.

You’ll be invited to contribute to a new collective artwork at VPCC, creating a visual commitment to continuing the work of anti-racism and reconcilliation. Guided by Kerri (VPCC Manager) and Kat (Local Artist), participants will stencil a Sorry Day native hibiscus flower as part of this shared piece.

No experience is needed—just a willingness to take part. All materials will be provided.

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Meet your Facilitator:

Tobiasz Millar is a proud Larrakia/Wadjigan man based in Boorloo (Perth), Western Australia. He works across cultural awareness and responsiveness, cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, advocacy, and community engagement. Tobiasz has a strong focus on advancing equity, cultural safety and bringing people together to feel belonging.

Tobiasz began his career in education, working in both public and private school systems in roles including Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Teacher Assistant, and finishing his career as a Classroom Teacher. During this time, he played a key role in embedding First Nations perspectives and supporting culturally responsive practices in schools.

He now works in the corporate sector as a Senior Specialist of Equity Diversity & Inclusion. Tobiasz works in a global team that promotes inclusion, celebrates diversity and creates belonging. In 2021, Tobiasz was a founding member of Boorloo Justice, a grassroots advocacy collective focused on social justice and systemic change. Since then, he has stepped away from the collective to focus on completing his Masters of Human Rights and Global Engagement at Curtin University.

Drawing on his lived experience as a queer First Nations man, Tobiasz brings a powerful and authentic perspective to conversations on anti-racism, identity, and intersectionality.

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Access

Vic Park Community Centre has step free access across the whole site, including access to outdoor space, a disabled toilet with baby change, and gender neutral toilets.

We try our best to make our events and programs as inclusive as possible. Please Email: manager@vicparkcc.org.au if you have any questions or needs you would like to flag or discuss.

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