The Voice to Parliament – Croakey Health Media

The referendum to constitutionally enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament is critically important for health and wellbeing.

This page compiles links to articles and resources that we hope will be useful for readers.

Indigenous health

On the Voice, an invitation to Croakey events, plus the latest health news

By: Melissa Sweet

On 14 October, vote with your heart, urge these authors. Photo by freestocks on Unsplash

Wide-ranging reflections on the importance of the Voice to Parliament

Wednesday September 20, 2023

Australians encouraged to be fully informed about the Voice to Parliament

Wednesday September 20, 2023

#WalkForYes events across Australia. Image compiled by Mitchell Ward

“Choose hope, not fear” – tens of thousands walk in support for the Voice to Parliament

Tuesday September 19, 2023

Signs of support. Rural lutruwita/Tasmania. Photo by Melissa Sweet

Health and justice groups stand up for the Voice, as many thousands take to the streets in support

Sunday September 17, 2023

Pat Farmer and Yes supporters, including Minister Ged Kearney, Greens Leader Adam Bandt, local State Labor MP Nathan Lambert, Senator Jana Stewart. Photo by Marie McInerney

Pat Farmer calls for an end to “wedge politics” on the Voice, and we link you into a stack more resources

Thursday September 14, 2023

Associate Professor Hannah McGlade and Fred Chaney. Photo by Dr Melissa Stoneham

Why these eminent Australians are supporting a ‘Yes’ vote

Friday September 15, 2023

The Health Wrap: unleashing the health workforce, COVID updates, and an unedifying spectacle

Wednesday September 13, 2023

Detail from the You're the Voice Referendum ad, showing the Uluru Statement being viewed on a mobile phone

As health sector support builds for the Voice, Indigenous health advocates call for respectful debate

Friday September 8, 2023

The city of Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Dmitry Osipenko, Unsplash

How disinformation is undermining our cities

Wednesday September 6, 2023

Montage compiled by Mitchell Ward from launch of Yes campaign on 30 August.

Historic campaign launches for a ‘Yes’ vote

Thursday August 31, 2023

Applause for the Yes campaign launch in Adelaide, on Kaurna Yerta. Photo by Alison Barrett

Lowitja Institute calls on Australians to vote ‘Yes’ to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

Thursday August 31, 2023

On the #LongWalk, with Michael Long. Photo by Marie McInerney

“Come walk with me”: AFL star Michael Long on his 650km trek for a Yes vote

Thursday August 31, 2023

Uluru, where the Statement from the Heart called for Voice, Treaty, Truth. Photo by Meg Jerrard on Unsplash

Why the Voice is the missing puzzle piece in Indigenous health

Thursday August 24, 2023

Support for a Voice to Parliament

“We cannot continue to have spaces that are void of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s leadership, voices, ideas and solutions”

Thursday August 24, 2023

Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, highlighting the harms of misinformation and disinformation. Photo supplied.

When tackling misinformation and disinformation, Indigenous peoples’ perspectives and representation are vital

Wednesday August 16, 2023

ICYMI: catch up with health news that you may have missed – local, national and global

ICYMI: climate extremes, health benefits from The Voice, mental health matters – and events not to miss

Friday August 18, 2023

Pat Turner: "All we want is a say in our own affairs..."
Photo by Geoff Bagnall, supplied by NACCHO

Pat Turner, on “the most important vote of our collective lifetimes”

Friday August 11, 2023

Co-Chair of the Uluru Dialogue Pat Anderson AO. Photo courtesy of the Uluru Dialogue.

Addressing misinformation, and showcasing support in the health sector for The Voice

Wednesday August 9, 2023

Photo by Anastase Maragos on Unsplash

Focus on the health of Australians – targeted efforts required to reduce inequalities

Friday August 4, 2023

A warm reception in southern lutruwita/Tasmania for Uncle Rodney Dillon, Bronwyn Englert & @yes23au
director Dean Parkin. Photo by Melissa Sweet

On the Voice, supporters urged to be “loud and proud”

Thursday August 3, 2023

Resources

The Uluru Statement

The Uluru Dialogues

Australian Electoral Commission

Australian Electoral Commission’s Yes/No pamphlet – fact-checked by RMIT/ABC

Australian Electoral Commission factsheet on disinformation

Australian Electoral Commission Disinformation Register

Watch: The Voice to Parliament: Megan Davis

Allies for Uluru

UTS resources on The Voice

Passing the Message Stick

Understanding the Voice to Parliament Referendum – AUSLAN Video produced by Yes23

Responding to Common Concerns about an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. By ANU

Advisory Report on the Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023, report by the Joint Select Committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum, May 2023

Support resources compiled by Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association

The Department of Health and Aged Care has compiled a list of free mental health and wellbeing services and supports for First Nations peoples

Six ways to look after yourself and mob during the Voice referendum debate

National Indigenous Times

Have Your Say – First Peoples Disability Network

Multicultural Australia for The Voice referendum

A chat with Damian Griffis, CEO with First Peoples Disability Network from FPDN about The Voice to Parliament

Resources compiled by SACOSS

Statements by organisations

Lowitja Institute

Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association

Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory

Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association

First Nations Health and Wellbeing: Lowitja Journal editorial team

Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences

Public Health Association of Australia

Victorian Healthcare Association

Australian Health Promotion Association

Australasian College for Emergency Medicine

Mental Health Australia

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Australian Medical Association

Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Rural Doctors Association of Australia

Royal Australian College of GPs