Advisory Statement
This booklet may contain images and stories of deceased
persons, so Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are
advised to approach it with caution.
Other negatively racialised people and people with lived experience of racism
should also exercise caution due to potentially triggering content. We encourage
all readers to engage with the content with care and seek support if needed.
Community resources and support networks can provide comfort and assistance
in navigating sensitive topics.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or mental
health concerns related to racism, discrimination, or trauma, please refer to the
following resources:
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Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
1800 Respect
1800 Yarn
Settlement Council of Australia,
national settlement services: https://
scoa.org.au (National)
ACON, LGBTQI+ health: https://www.
acon.org.au (National)
Welcoming Australia, settlement
support: https://welcoming.org.au
(National)
Healing Foundation, First Nations
intergenerational healing: https://
healingfoundation.org.au (National)
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Well Mob, social, emotional and
cultural wellbeing online resources for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples: https://wellmob.org.au
(National)\
Yarning Safe ‘n’ Strong, free and
confidential phone support by the
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service:
https://www.vahs.org.au/yarningsafenstrong (National)
Embrace Multicultural Mental Health,
multilingual mental health information
and community services: https://
embracementalhealth.org.au/
community (National)
For more resources tailored to various communities and concerns, please visit:
https://itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au/take-action/support-services
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