Resource directory of recommended books, podcast and resources on healing, & self-care.
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Resources to help with processing and equipping yourself for experiences of racism. From mental health directories, finding community and legal aid for Bla(c)k Women and Women of Colour.
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Resources to help with processing and equipping yourself for experiences of racism. From mental health directories, finding community and legal aid for Bla(c)k Women and Women of Colour.
Mental Health Support
Moving forward from racism doesn’t have to be lonely. Having access to a counsellor with a similar experience and background can be powerful
Source: Unhyphen Psychology
Book a therapy appointment. Unhyphen Psychology also offers wellbeing workshops.
Source: Black Enterprise
Article diving into strategies for radical self-care.
Source: Sad Girls Club
Provides Quarterly Therapy Scholarship offering 1:1 counselling, and a chat room for a space to vent and heal.
Community Support
Reading stories, listening to a podcast or sharing with an online community can help to rebuild a nurturing relationship with yourself.
Source: Women With Disabilities Victoria
Inclusive Hubs foster leadership, support women, non-binary individuals with disabilities, share rights and experiences.
Source: Australian South Asian Centre
A safe physical wellness space for south asians to stay and visit and connect with others in the community.
Source: Eastern Community Legal Centre
Lilydale gathering: safe, sharing community for life stories in Victoria.
Source: The Drum
A podcast series discussing various topics regarding activism, identity and our labels.
Legal
Support
Legal resources in this section can provide guidance on laws against racism and ways to ensure civil liberties.
Source: Yoorrook Justice Commission
Yoorrook has free and confidential social and emotional wellbeing and legal supports.
Source: Australian Human Rights Commission
Guide to Racial Discrimination Act, and lodge complaints.
Source: National Justice Project
NJP defends the rights of First Nations people and advocate for law reform.
Source: All Together Now
List of organisations for dispute resolution and legal information about racism.
Understanding Racism
Resources in this section can help you better understand racial discrimination and lead to healing, strength and empowerment.
Source: Micropedia
Encyclopedia of microaggressions with resources and guides on how to deal with them.
Source: The Mircoaggressions Project
People’s anecdotes of mircoaggressions.
Source: Multicultural Centre for Women's Health
Multilingual resources on women’s health for multicultural women.
Source: Racism. No Way
Find resources for anti-racism education and how to counter racism.
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