An exciting new program funded by the Tasmanian Community Fund called Diversity Matters Everyone Matters is being rolled out in Department for Education, Children and Young People schools in the Derwent Valley.

It is being delivered by the team at A Fairer World.

Molesworth Primary and Glenora District School have recently completed the 4-week program and Westerway Primary School is looking forward to the program starting soon.

Students from both schools have been learning about how stereotyping people can cause harm and can lead to discrimination. They have also been practising ways to be more inclusive. This could be as simple as respecting the diversity amongst them and smiling and saying hello to someone who seems different to them.

“It is important to include people so that people don’t hide their true identity” Student Glenora District School

“Ask someone if they are ok and let them join in – it doesn’t matter if they are different” Student Molesworth Primary school.

Jodie Epper Educational Leader from A Fairer World is “very pleased about the conversations that are happening in the program” and is “thrilled at the work the students are completing”

Both schools have completed hard copy books and eBooks.

Glenora District School will have their celebration event on Tuesday 14th April and Westerway Primary School commences the program Monday 27th July.

For more information contact Jodie at [email protected] or 6223 1025

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.