ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW SUFFERING DUE TO RACISM? Talking to someone about your experiences of racism can help you stay strong. If youre going through a tough time or are concerned about someone close to you, the beyondblue Support Service can help. Watch behind-the-scenes interviews with the actors from The Invisible Discriminator, sharing some of their own experiences of racial discrimination. youtu.be/l_AbjhXv0cI Watch our younger actors talk about how they deal with discrimination youtu.be/UzDxmdU1rkk Melodie and Greg, two of our actors from The Invisible Discriminator, share some of their tips for staying strong youtu.be/nH2uGncTYD8 Taking action against discrimination Report it – Racial discrimination is unlawful in many areas of public life under anti-discrimination legislation. If you have been discriminated against, find out how to make a complaint beyondblue.org.au/resources/for-me/stop-think-respect-home/report-discrimination Stand up to it – If you witness racial discrimination, there are a number of things you can do to intervene beyondblue.org.au/resources/for-me/stop-think-respect-home/the-invisible-discriminator/taking-action-against-racial-discrimination Stop it – Change starts with you. If you recognise yourself in any of the scenarios depicted in Stop. Think. Respect., educate yourself about the impact of racial discrimination. Learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history can also help improve understanding and generate respect. beyondblue.org.au/resources/for-me/stop-think-respect-home/the-invisible-discriminator/racial-discrimination-and-mental-health Getting support beyondblue.org.au/get-supportWeve also developed a range of resources to support social and emotional wellbeing. Join blueVoices If youve been affected by anxiety or depression, or support someone who has, you can help us ensure our work accurately reflects peoples experiences across the Australian community. Find out more about blueVoices, beyondblues reference group and online community. beyondblue.org.au/get-involved/bluevoices Resources beyondblue.org.au/resources?type=publications&cats=660d9c8a-d8f7-44d1-a165-0407ba1b1148%7C09ab55b1-2644-441f-a570-aa0ae57c4e70
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