28 September, 2023
As Australia approaches the Voice referendum on 14 October, NSWALC would like to reach out, acknowledge the current challenging times and provide further resources to guide you over the next two weeks.
The referendum leadup has us all facing an extraordinarily difficult time in our communities, with misinformation via media outlets and social media stirring up hostility and fear.
NSWALC supports the Yes campaign for the Voice referendum, and acknowledges that our families, friends and communities may not be voting the same way. However, respectful dialogue on and off social media is vital more than ever, and information from reputable sources is key to discussing issues and respecting different views.
We hope the links below are useful, including a new Frequently Asked Questions sheet produced by NSWALC, some previous Network Messages and Media Releases, and importantly, some wellbeing resources for community, and our younger community members.
Resources
- NSWALC’s new Yes Referendum FAQs
- NSWALC’s The Voice page, including various resources to print and share
- Network Message – Referendum remote polling and postal voting in NSW
- Network Message and Fact Sheet – Misinformation leading up to the Voice referendum
- NSWALC Fact Sheet – The Referendum Process
- Media Release – NSWALC welcomes Voice referendum date
- Media Release – NSWALC formally endorses the Yes campaign
Staying Well
- 13YARN – https://www.13yarn.org.au/
- Brother to Brother Crisis Line: 1800 435 799
- WellMob – https://wellmob.org.au/
- Yarn Safe – for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their carers or family and friends supporting them https://headspace.org.au/yarn-safe/
- iBobbly App – for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 and over https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/ibobbly/