If you need support, you can contact:
13YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for First Nations people)
Brother to Brother on 1800 435 799 (24/7 crisis line for First Nations men)
Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (24/7 crisis line for young people aged 5-25 years)
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24/7 national sexual assault and family violence counselling service)
The Healing Foundation
Hate Crime Support Directory
Your local Aboriginal Legal Service
Your local Aboriginal Medical Service
WHERE TO MAKE A FORMAL COMPLAINT
If you have experienced discrimination, you can contact the national or relevant state/territory-based agency.
NATIONAL
The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent organisation that investigates complaints about discrimination, harassment and unfair treatment on the basis of race, colour, descent, gender, disability, age and other grounds.
For free advice on discrimination and your rights, or to make a complaint, call the National Information Service on 02 9284 9888 or 1300 656 419 (local call) or 1800 620 241 (toll free). You can also email infoservice@humanrights.gov.au
Information about making or responding to a complaint is available at http://www.humanrights.gov.au/complaint-information
STATE/TERRITORY BASED
Australian Capital Territory: Human Rights Commission
New South Wales: Anti Discrimination NSW
Northern Territory: Anti-Discrimination Commission
Queensland: Human Rights Commission
South Australia: Equal Opportunity Commission
Tasmania: Equal Opportunity Tasmania
