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Mental health

20 Jun 2017

Be an active bystander against discrimination

Violence against women and racism have powerful impacts on the mental health of those who are on the receiving end. Next time you see someone being harassed because of their gender or race, say something or report it.

Mental welleing

09 Apr 2014

Racism and its links to young people's health

Research shows that racism experienced by children and young people can influence their physical and mental health outcomes and their development throughout life.

People a various ethnicities laughing together

Partner Release

08 May 2013

Talking Difference: The talking cure for racism website launch

VicHealth and Museum Victoria have launched a fascinating online arts project to challenge racism in the community

Indigenous children in wetsuits, smiling

Reducing race discrimination

12 Jun 2014

Racism in healthcare linked to poor mental health

Experiencing racism in health settings may have a stronger negative influence on the mental health of Aboriginal Australians than experiencing racism anywhere else, a survey led by the University of Melbourne has found.

Reducing race discrimination

01 Sep 2007

More than Tolerance: Embracing diversity for health

Discrimination affecting migrant and refugee communities in Victoria, its health consequences, community attitudes and solutions.

Reducing race discrimination

01 Mar 2005

Building Indigenous Leadership: Promoting the Emotional and Spiritual Wellbeing of Koori Communities through the Koori Communities Leadership Program

This report records the experience and key learnings of five Koori community-based indigenous leadership projects and the statewide leadership network.

Women in cultural dress smiling together

Reducing race discrimination

20 Nov 2012

Mental health impacts of racial discrimination in Victorian CALD communities

Key findings of the CALD Experiences of Racism survey, conducted in 2010-2011 as part of the Localities Embracing and Accepting Diversity (LEAD) program.