The Challenging Racism Project, Centre for Western Sydney and Whitlam Institute invite you to attend this showcase of cutting edge anti-racism research and practice. Facilitated by Rhonda Itaoui, the event comprises a panel discussion about current directions in anti-racism research and practice. Provocations will address synergies between research and practice, looking at how these can advance anti-racism in all spheres. We will conclude by launching the Challenging Racism Project’s new anti-racism educational social media package. The event will be followed by an opportunity to meet the panellists and network over a catered lunch.   Panel Discussion Australian schools are one of the most common settings in which children experience racism. Rachel Sharples and Katie Cherrington will discuss how to develop effective anti-racism interventions in schools. The online world is increasingly a space where racism persists, causing great harm to individuals, groups, and communities. Kevin Dunn and Stijn Denayer will discuss what we need to do to make these spaces safe and ethical, and develop strategies to tackle the pervasive threat of online hate. The Challenging Racism Project activates its research into anti-racism training. Zarlasht Sawari will discuss how research can be activated into educational strategies that improve anti-racism literacy; the ability to recognise everyday racism and its impacts;and effective bystander interventions. Naomi Steinborner will demonstrate the application of […]