Faith, Culture & Racism

If elected to the guild, elevate YOUR VOICE will fight for:

SPACE FOR FAITH

·      Prayer space for north side of campus

·      More prayer spaces on campus

Showing prayer spaces on maps

Better multifaith facilities

·      More Accessible Prayer Spaces

·      Clear information showing students where prayer and faith spaces are.

·      Better signage and online information.

·      Appropriate facilities for different religious practices where reasonably possible.

RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE SHOULDN'T PUT YOU BEHIND

·      Better Academic Support During Religious Holidays

·      Major religious holidays.

·      Fasting periods.

·      Compulsory classes.

·      Placements.

·      Assessments and examinations.

·      Other mandatory academic activities.

AN ANTI-RACIST CURTIN

·      A comprehensive Curtin Anti-Racism Framework.

·      Prevention.

·      Education.

·      Reporting.

·      Support.

·      Response.

·      Accountability.

ANTI-RACISM TRAINING

·      Appropriate anti-racism training for relevant University staff.

·      Anti-racism training within the Guild.

RACISM AT CURTIN SURVEY & REPORT

·      Independently conduct a dedicated Racism at Curtin Survey.

·      Publish a Racism at Curtin Report.

·      Identify systemic problems.

·      Develop recommendations.

·      Track Curtin's response.

·      Inform Guild campaigns.

PROTECT STUDENT ADVOCACY

·      Protect students from racism.

·      Protect legitimate political advocacy.

·      Protect peaceful protest.

·      Protect good-faith academic discussion.

·      Clear distinction between discriminatory conduct and legitimate political expression.