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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament Guide

Cultural Advice

We respectfully advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People that this resource may contain images, voices and names of people who have died. It contains material discussing the culturally and historically sensitive topic of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament referendum which directly affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and may be distressing; we recognise the cultural load of these discussions and the impact they may have on First Nations people. If you need support for yourself or someone you love, please use the support resources listed below. 


Respectful discussion about the Voice is encouraged. As stated in the University’s Code of Conduct, we will 'protect academic freedom and safeguard the presentation of ideas through robust, informed and respectful debate that is free from discrimination and harassment.'


This guide was created in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university staff including representatives from the University Library, the RAP Working Group, Wollotuka, and the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Leadership. We respectfully acknowledge their contribution. However, we must also acknowledge that the information contained does not represent the opinion of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university staff. 
 

Support Resources

Students can access a variety of support services provided by the University. The University also provides support specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.


Staff have a range of wellbeing resources they can access, including the Employee Assistance Program.


The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community can access the 13YARN crisis support line; social and emotional wellbeing resources for First Nations people from the Black Dog Institute; a list of services and supports for mob from the Department of Health and Aged Care; and referendum resilience tools and resources from Anti-discrimination New South Wales