What does ‘reconciliation’ mean to you? Share your thoughts for the chance to be published!
The word ‘reconciliation’ resonates powerfully for many people in Australia. According to Reconciliation Australia:
At its heart, reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians.
It’s an ongoing journey to remedy past wrongs and create meaningful change for Indigenous Australians. In a formal sense, reconciliation is based and measured on five interrelated dimensions:
historical acceptance
race relations
equality and equity
institutional integrity
unity.
The State of Reconciliation in Australia Report tracks progress against these five dimensions and defines some practical actions that need to be taken if we are to continue to progress reconciliation.
We want to hear YOUR voice
But what does reconciliation mean to you? How does it exist in, or form, your daily life? How would stronger race relations change your lived experience as a university student, family member, friend, teammate or colleague?
As part of National Reconciliation Week (Friday 27 May to Friday 3 June), we’d love to hear from a range of students – both Indigenous and non-Indigenous – on the theme of reconciliation. This may cover broad issues like national identity, truth-telling, historical acceptance, culture and equality, but may also be a very personal account of your own perspective or experience.
Just submit a piece of creative writing (500 words or less) on what reconciliation means to you and you could see your name in print! The winner will be published in the September 2022 edition (37) of Verandah magazine, while two runners-up will receive a $50 voucher to spend at TradingBlak.
Email your entry to [email protected] by Tuesday 7 June – full terms and conditions below.
The promoter of this competition is Deakin University ABN 56 721 584 203 of 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong VIC 3220.
Information on how to enter forms part of these Terms and Conditions. By entering, entrants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, and entries must comply with these Terms and Conditions to be valid.
This competition is governed by the laws in force in the state of Victoria, Australia.
The competition
The competition is free to enter and is strictly open only to current Deakin students and staff.
Competition period
The competition period is from Friday 27 May to Tuesday 7 June 2022.
Prizes
The winning piece will be published in Verandah Magazine, edition 37 in September 2022.
Two runners-up will receive a prize of a $50 voucher to spend at TradingBlak.
The total prize value is $100.
How to enter
The creative writing piece should be no more than 500 words and be submitted via email to [email protected].
Selection and notification of winner
The winner and runners-up will be selected by judging panel made up of Deakin University staff from the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Innovation; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and an invited expert in creative writing.
The winner and runners-up will be notified by email by Monday 13 June 2022.
As a contributor, you (the Author/Artist) are granting Deakin University (through the Faculty of Arts & Education), 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Victoria, Australia (the Publisher) the right to produce, publish, communicate and sell the Work in Verandah (Volume 37).
The Contributor will send the Editors an author/artist bio along with a signed Letter of Agreement by Tuesday 14 June 2022.
The Contributor shall not republish (or cause to be published) the Work on any social media, websites, printed or digital publications, before the release of Verandah in September 2022, or within 12 months after the publication of Verandah. After the expiry of that 12-month period, the Contributor may then re-publish the Work elsewhere without consent from the Editors, along with a statement declaring that it was originally published in Verandah Literary and Art Journal – Volume 37.
The Contributor warrants that the Work is the original work of the Contributor; they are the sole proprietor of the Work; that it does not infringe any existing copyright; and that to the best of their knowledge, it contains no defamatory or other unlawful matter. The Contributor hereby indemnifies the Editors and the Publisher against any loss, claim or recovery, finally sustained in any proceedings brought against the Editors and the Publisher, including any legal expenses properly incurred, arising from any breach of this warranty. If third-party copyright material, including illustrations and graphic material, is included in the Work, the Contributor hereby confirms that permission for its use has been received from the original copyright holder, or that the use constitutes “fair dealing” as defined in the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and that it is properly attributed.
By entering, you consent to your submission being used for advertising; marketing or promotional/commercial material. The submissions may be used in websites, publications and other digital or print formats and may be provided to third parties for the promotion of the University.
Prizes are not transferable and are not redeemable for cash. Deakin’s decision is final and binding – no correspondence will be entered in to. Deakin accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected entries or other communications. Entries will be deemed void if forged, manipulated or tampered with in any way.
Privacy collection, use and disclosure statement
Personal information provided to Deakin University by entrants will be used to notify the winner of the competition. A photograph of the winners may be published on Deakin University’s social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, WordPress and Instagram and other digital channels such as the Deakin Life blog.
Deakin University complies with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic.) in its treatment of personal information. Entrants have a right to access their personal information held by the University. Requests for access to personal information are managed under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic).
