REPORTING, SUPPORT & NETWORKS
Where to Report Racial Discrimination and Harassment
All Together Now’s Reporting Racism Clearing House
includes links for where to report racism when it occurs across industries such as social media, advertising, sporting events, airports, employment, education, health care, housing, media, police, public transport, and shops.
The Australian Press Council receives complaints about the reporting of the race, colour, descent, ethnicity and nationality of individuals or groups.
ON THIS PAGE
Organisations, Networks and Campaigns
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These organisations work towards racial equity, inclusion, and representation across various sectors, including media, policy, and advocacy. They focus on dismantling systemic racism, amplifying marginalised voices, and creating pathways for greater diversity in leadership and storytelling.
Racism No Way campaign managed by NSW Department of Education for all schools.
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First Nations rights and justice.
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Pay The Rent
A grassroots initiative led by First Nations people, enabling direct financial contributions to support First Nations-led initiatives, land rights, and self-determination.
Our Race
A platform dedicated to tackling racial injustice through education, storytelling, and advocacy.
All Together Now
An organisation focused on eradicating racism in Australia through social cohesion programs, research, and public awareness campaigns.
Women of Colour Australia
A national not-for-profit organisation advocating for the advancement of women of colour in leadership, workplaces, and society.
Hue – Colour the Conversation
A collective supporting creatives and professionals of colour in the media, arts, and entertainment industries, fostering community and career development.
Media Diversity Australia
A non-profit championing better representation of culturally and racially diverse people in Australian media through research, training, and industry partnerships.
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Creative Cultural Diversity Network (CCDN)
This national network, facilitated by Diversity Arts Australia, is focused on cultural and racial equity in the arts, screen and creative sectors. It has two streams: one exclusively for people of colour and culturally diverse creatives, and an ‘All-In’ stream open to all, including allies and advocates committed to equity.
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The Dream Collective
A networking and mentoring initiative created to uplift and empower First Nations and culturally and racially marginalised (CaRM) women in the media, arts, and entertainment industries.
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Democracy in Colour
A racial justice organisation advocating for systemic change, leadership development, and policy reforms to address racial inequalities in Australia.
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Eleven Collective
A collective of contemporary Muslim Australian artists, curators, and writers. The group aims to establish an independent creative platform where alternative narratives and the autonomous voices of Muslim artists can be expressed, shared, and experienced.
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Hyphenated Projects
An artist-led network nurturing creative practices in Asian diasporas. Hyphenated Projects focuses on supporting artists who navigate cultural, social, and geographic "hyphens" in their work and identities.
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#RacismNOTWelcome is a grassroots anti-racism campaign driven by local communities, organisations, businesses and Councils.
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"Racism. It Stops With Me" is a national campaign that provides tools and resources to help people and organisations learn about racism and take action to create change.
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Australian Bureau of Asian Creatives is a network of Asian-Australian artists, designers and creatives working and playing in the Australian arts and creative industries.
Arab Theatre Studio is an independent organisation of contemporary artists and creative producers that develops Arab-centred critical conversations and creative spaces.​​​​
​Where to Get Support
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13YARN is the first national service of its kind for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in crisis.
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The Ethics Centre offers Ethi-call, a free, private, anonymous one-hour call with an ethics counsellor, who takes you through a series of questions that help shine a light on any dilemma (such as whether or not you should report the incident).
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Maya Cares is a made-for-purpose chatbot and digital companion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Black and Women of Colour in Australia.
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Asian Australian Mental Health Practitioner List is a resource for anyone seeking an Asian Australian mental health practitioner. This list is provided for general information only and Shapes and Sounds does not endorse or recommend any of the practitioners listed. Always seek guidance from your general practitioner when seeking mental health support.
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STARTTS is the NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors. They provide services to assist people from refugee and refugee-like backgrounds who have experienced torture or other traumatic events before arriving in Australia or as part of their refugee journey.
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MYAN is an advocacy non-profit body that provides advice to the government and capacity building to those who work with young people. It works in partnership with young people, government, and civil society to promote the rights and interests of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds and ensure these are recognised in policy and practice.
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Immigrant Women’s Speakout Association is the peak advocacy, information/referral, and research body representing the ideas and issues of immigrant and refugee women in NSW. The Association also undertakes community development projects and provides direct services in the areas of homelessness, domestic violence, employment, education, and training. Speakout is a community-based organisation managed by women of non-English-speaking backgrounds.​
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Gaya Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia: F​irst Nations mental health support is the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention national leadership body. It is governed and controlled by Indigenous experts and peak bodies working in these areas, promoting collective excellence in mental health care.
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Transcultural Mental Health Centre (TMHC) works with health professionals and communities across New South Wales to support positive mental health for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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Multicultural Futures — The Mental Health Access Service is for people from migrant or refugee backgrounds. We work in partnership with government, community, and private practitioners to support individuals, carers, and families experiencing difficulties and concerns with mental health and emotional well-being, creating life experiences that make a difference and enhance recovery.
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Beyond Blue is an Australian independent nonprofit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental disorders.
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Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour Telephone Crisis Support service in Australia. Volunteer Crisis Supporters provide suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but also face-to-face and online.
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AMRC specialises in humanitarian and migrant settlement and community capacity building and development for young people, women, and other migrants, empowering them through training and employment initiatives.
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Amnesty International has produced a guide on ‘How to Be an Anti-Racism Ally,’ offering simple and practical ways to challenge racism together.
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The Anti-Racism Kit is a digital toolkit resource made by Australian high school students, for Australian high school students. Jinyoung Kim and Sabina Patawaran co-created it because they wanted to “build a future that doesn't need anti-racism kits in the first place.”
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