Set of principles launched to encourage civil and inclusive debate over Indigenous Voice to Parliament

The Respectful Referendum Pledge was co-developed by a number of leading First Nations mental health groups alongside the Black Dog Institute with the aim to reduce social and emotional harm to First Nations people.

Dr Clinton Schultz, Gomeroi man and Director of First Nations Partnership and Strategy at the Black Dog Institute involved in developing the Respectful Referendum Pledge. Source: Supplied / Black Dog Institute

Gomeroi man, Dr Clinton Schultz, the Director of First Nations Partnership and Strategy at the Black Dog Institute speaks to NITV Radio about the 7 set of principles, the impacts the Voice debate is having on the mental health of First Nations communities and where people can go to seek help if needed.