Stop Racism
It Starts with Me

Metro North Health is committed to equitable, culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our goal: life expectancy parity by 2031.

This includes actively eliminating racial discrimination and institutional racism within our health service. Metro North Health has a zero tolerance towards racial discrimination.

The Stop Racism. It Starts with Me campaign is part of our Health Equity Strategy, developed through co-design with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, patients, and community members.

Why this campaign matters

Racism continues to impact the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of truth-telling, this campaign amplifies lived experiences of what racism looks like, sounds like, and feels like.

This campaign highlights and brings focus to the organisations Anti-racism commitment and agenda, bringing education and awareness to staff, patients and visitors of our hospital and health service.

What Racism Looks Like

What Racism Sounds Like

What Racism Feels Like

What you can do

Speak up when you witness racism.

Support culturally safe care.

How to report

What should I do if I experience racism at a hospital or health service — from staff or other patients?

Speak to any staff member and ask to be connected with your local Consumer Liaison Officer (CLO). CLOs can assist you with your complaint and help escalate it through the appropriate reporting channels.