voice to parliament
All our referendum content in one place!
A (brief) closer look at how electorates with more, and less, young people in SA voted in the unsuccessful referendum on a Voice to Parliament.
Where do I vote? How does voting in referendums work? Will there be democracy sausages? We’ve got all the answers
Now that we understand what a referendum is, and why we’re voting in one, what does the ballot paper look like and how do you fill it in?
In person, by mail or in an Embassy overseas, here’s all the ways you can vote in the upcoming Voice referendum.
There’s no shortage of perspectives being presented to us on the Voice - so let’s ensure that we’re prioritising that of First Nations people.
Timeline of referendum events from passing of legislation through parliament to the when we’ll see finalised results.
From how referendums work to voice resources, here’s where you can go for reliable referendum info.
A referendum date has been set for Australian's to vote on the establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament
@teamyacsa So what is a referendum? And how does this all work? 🤔 Visit check.aec.gov.au or aec.gov.au/enrol to enrol #Referendum #Enrol #Vote #Australia #SouthAustralia #Voice #VoiceToParliament ♬ original sound - YACSA
Reporting harmful and racist content
eSafety Commission has resources for First Nations digital wellbeing, including practical actions to protect yourself online, and ways to report harmful content on the internet.
Call It Out is a secure, online register to report racism and discrimination experienced by First Nations people. Its purpose is to collect information on racism, including how it is experienced, how often it is occurring and the impact it is having on people. This data is hoped to progressively impact public policy into the future.
First Nations young people, if you need any extra support, anytime, but especially during this process, don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the below:
13 YARN (13 19 76) Crisis support 24/7 for First Nations People
WellMob Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
AIMhi-Y A mobile app to support the wellbeing of First Nations young people, aged 12-25. The app is a strengths-based, digital wellbeing tool that integrates education and brief intervention, embedding guidance from Elders, and building connection with culture, Country and language. The AIMhi-Y app is available for download via the App Store or Google Play.
Lifeline 13 11 14 & webchat 24/7
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 & webchat 24/7