Are you a young person of colour or young mob looking to create change? Do you have ideas on how to challenge racism on campus? Do you want to see what intersectionality looks like in practice?
Get involved with the ROAR Program!
WHERE
Monash University (Clayton) +
RMIT (CBD)
WHEN
One afternoon a week, 9 March 2026–2 October 2026 from 4pm–6pm
WHO
Victorian POC or mob university students aged 17–30 with diverse experiences
ROAR is an anti-racism project for diverse young people to meet, make connections, work on a transformative project together and have fun!
This program is designed, developed and delivered through an intersectional lens by peer-workers from multicultural, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent communities who understand the issues that diverse young people face. We believe in the power and potential of us as young people to change the world to one that we all want to live in. So this project is about connecting young people in universities with each other, in all our diversity, to work on a community project.
What to expect
ROAR sessions take place every week for two hours. To start with, we spend some time learning about ourselves and the world around us. Then we brainstorm ideas and start to plan work on a community project to reduce discrimination and bullying together. Then, together, we put the plan into action using the $2000 activity budget intertwine gives us and finally, we assess how our project went and do a presentation to university admin, government, funders, our friends, family and community.
Plus there’s free snacks and support with travel to the venue each week.
More info?
Email roar@intertwine.org.au or text 0431 168 454
Register an expression of interest for the ROAR Program today!
How can I sign up?
There are many ways you can sign up:
- Sign up using the form on this page
- DM us on instagram
- Message us on facebook
- Send us an email at roar@intertwine.org.au.
- Give us a call or text on 0431 168 454
Referrals welcome from service providers and schools via roar@intertwine.org.au
What’s the deadline to sign up?
Our first session will take place during the second week of March 2026. Please sign up by 28 February 2026.
How long is the program?
The program runs every week (except for SWOTVAC and exams) from 9 March 2026 to Friday 2 October 2026.
Do I have to attend every workshop?
Obviously there are times when life gets in the way of what you want to do. That’s fine — joining in something like this shouldn’t cause stress for you. But we reckon the more you attend, the more you’ll get out of it…
What does it cost?
I have accessibility requirements, can I still attend?
Yes! The workshops will be held at accessible venue which are yet to be determined. If you have any specific requirements or questions, please get in touch with us at roar@intertwine.org.au
Catching public transport to the campuses is easy. But get in touch if you need more info.
We have myki $ if you need it to get here.
Will there be food?
Yes, of course — every week we’ll have yummy snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
What does ROAR stand for?
Reclaiming Ourselves. Anti-Racism Project — but we’re open to other suggestions!
What do you mean by diversity?
We all have different experiences of the world but you’d be surprised how much we have in common. This program is primarily for young people with diverse and intersecting experiences — some of us will be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, some of us will be part of a family and community where people have come from overseas and others will have families who have been here for generations. In addition, maybe you’re autistic or have ADHD, or use a wheelchair or a combination of those things. Maybe you identify as queer, trans or gender non-conforming — or you’re still working it all out! All people of colour and mob are welcome at ROAR!
I'm a parent/guardian with some queries
No problem — we’d love to talk. Please email toyo@intertwine.org.au and they’ll email you back or call if you send a phone number. All the facilitators and peer workers have Working with Children checks and we’re happy to answer any other queries you have.
This project was proudly supported by the Victorian State Government
& intertwine & funders like you
