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.