An exciting new program called Diversity Matters Everyone Matters is being rolled out in primary schools in the Huon Valley and the Just One…program is being delivered at Huonville High School. Both programs are being delivered by the team at A Fairer World and are centred around lived experience storytelling to experience the direct impacts of exclusion and discrimination.

Students will spend Term 2 learning about how stereotyping people can cause harm and can lead to discrimination. Students will also have the opportunity to learn new skills and practise 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.

Jodie Epper Educational Leader from A Fairer World is “Very pleased to have the opportunity to work with both primary school and high school students and teachers. Changing school culture to be more accepting of diversity is a complex process and we are very excited to be working across both schools, with students, parents and teachers”

Celebration Events that showcase student work learnt across the two programs will be

• Huonville Primary School Celebration Event Wednesday 17th June

• Huonville High School Celebration Event Tuesday 7th July

The Diversity Matters Everyone Matters program is funded by the Tasmanian Community Fund and the Just One…program is funded by the Department for Education, Children and Young People

For more information about the programs in schools contact Jodie [email protected]

[Photo from the Huon News Newspaper issue 6 May 2026 . featuring A Fairer World Volunteers/Human ‘books’ and Huonville High School staff]

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.