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Spotlight on Racism

Radio Personalities

Julie McCrossin

Julie McCrossin

What do you do?

Radio broadcaster on Life Matters with Geraldine Doogue on ABC Radio National.

How old are you?

47 years old.

Where were you born?

Sydney, Australia.

Where did you grow up?

Around the Georges River in Southern Sydney.

Describe your cultural/religious/ethnic family background

My mother is English. She met my father during World War II when Dad was a pilot in Britain.

Do you know any other languages? If so what are they?

No, only English.

What is your favourite place in the world and why?

San Francisco. It is built around a beautiful harbour and is a community which welcomes and enjoys cultural diversity.

Have you ever experienced or witnessed racism? How did it make you feel?

Too many Australians are ignorant about the basic facts of the way Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been treated. It makes me frustrated and angry.

What did you do about it?

I try to learn as much as I can and speak up in private conversations and in my work.

What advice would you give kids experiencing racism?

Talk to friends who understand and try to find a way to speak up about what is happening in a way that is safe for you.

What kind of Australia would you like to see for our children?

An Australia where we all learn a fair version of our country's history in our schools and universities.