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A statue commemorating the moment when Nicky Winmar lifted his jumper and pointed to his skin (Getty)

A statue commemorating the moment when Nicky Winmar lifted his jumper and pointed to his skin Source: Getty / Paul Kane

Racism has been an issue in Australia's sporting and local communities for some time. Now a new roadmap has been launched that researchers hope will help those who experience racism to get the right help and support


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By Deborah Groarke

Source: SBS News


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Racism has been an issue in Australia's sporting and local communities for some time. Now a new roadmap has been launched that researchers hope will help those who experience racism to get the right help and support


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