Dear members and friends,
I am pleased to share with you our Background Paper for the 2026-27 Budget Priority Submission which was sent to the Tasmanian Government on Dec 7th.
For more than 40 years, A Fairer World has been developing and delivering innovative and evidence-based programs within Tasmanian Government schools. Our programs engage with students, teachers and other workers to support inclusion, social change and sustainability motivation.
Our programs are co-designed and co-delivered by storytellers, lived experience advocates from the Hobart human library.
Our human ‘books’ are our equity lens, they share stories across all aspects of discrimination, with vulnerability, openness, and resilience. They discuss practical tips and ways in which we can all be more inclusive; they speak to and connect with those who have been hurt, they create empathy in understanding and build motivation for action, and change.
Whilst we are aware of the state’s current funding constraints, we are also aware that our work is integral to the wellbeing of all Tasmanians.
The Independent Review of Education in Tasmania (2025) identified wellbeing, inclusion and belonging as critical enablers of educational success.
Our submission is to seek a continuation of funding to maintain and continue to broaden our reach, valuing empathy, diversity and community connection as critical enablers to improving both teaching and learning experiences.
We value add by contributing to our current funding agreement bringing in an additional $500K, from a grant with the Tasmanian Community Fund – piloting a project: Diversity Matters Everyone Matters, which builds further on our preventative wellbeing and inclusion work with young people.
A Fairer World is seeking continued investment of $567,947 over 3 years from the Tasmanian government to continue to develop and deliver innovative, evidence-based and trauma informed programs with Tasmanian Government schools.
Thank you to A Fairer World’s educational lead, Jodie Epper and her myriad of helpers and mentors who have driven this program with such purpose and passion.
Read our Background paper to our submission here
Gabe Gartrell
Acting Chief Executive Officer, A Fairer World
At A Fairer World, we’re dedicated to building diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Through our various programs, such as the Hobart human library and community outreach initiatives, we strive to dismantle barriers and cultivate empathy and understanding among individuals from all walks of life. The stories of resilience and triumph shared within our Hobart human library, each story serves as a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit.
To read more inspiring stories host a Hobart human library forum.
But our mission doesn’t stop there. We believe in taking action to create tangible change in our communities. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our Hobart human library forum initiative, where schools and workplaces can host their own human library events. By bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, these forums provide a platform for dialogue and understanding, fostering a culture of empathy and inclusion.
Interested in hosting a Hobart human library forum at your school or workplace? Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved.
Additionally, you can support our cause by making a donation your contribution enables us to continue our vital work in promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in creating a fairer world for all.
Together, we can build a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.
