On 14 October 2023, Australians voted in a referendum about whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The referendum did not pass.
The ongoing national conversation on the Voice in Australia might negatively affect the mental health and wellbeing of some First Nations peoples. It’s important to know there is support available.
See our downloadable list of support services, or use the links on this page to find a service that can help.
Services and supports
Health and medical services
There are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Medical Services in all states and territories in Australia. You can use the HealthInfoNet interactive map to find health and medical services in your state or territory.
To find an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) near you, see the NACCHO website.
Phone and live chat support services
13YARN
Brother to Brother
See more (non-Indigenous) mental health support services
Information and resources
For the community
- Wellmob
Find resources that support social, emotional and cultural wellbeing. - Manual of Resources for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention
This manual provides tools you can use to promote positive mental health and social emotional wellbeing. - Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
This portal provides a set of resources aimed at supporting resilience and reducing social and emotional harms to First Nations peoples following the Voice Referendum - R U OK?
For stories and practical tips to help support others and ask your mob, in your way, R U OK?
For the health workforce
- AIMhi Stay Strong App
This motivational care planning tool helps health professionals to promote the wellbeing of First Nations clients. - Wellmob
Find resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander frontline health and wellbeing workers. - Manual of Resources for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention
Information and resources for clinicians and front-line workers. This includes clinicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, emergency medicine specialists, general practitioners and nurses. - Resource Directory - Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention
This directory includes culturally appropriate resources for First Nations mental health and suicide prevention. - Healing Foundation
Find fact sheets for people working with the Stolen Generations.
For First Nations community organisations
First Nations mental health and wellbeing support
Reporting racism and staying safe online
- Australian Human Rights Commission
Find information on reporting racism you have experienced or witnessed. - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)
Find information on what to do if you have concerns about a health practitioner. - eSafety Commissioner
Find resources about staying safe online.