An Indian-Australian model told by a national modelling agency that her work chances were "limited" because she was not Caucasian, is speaking out against the company in a bid to stop the discrimination continuing.

After living and working as a model in the United Kingdom for two years, Kema Rajandran emailed a short biography and photos to Chadwick Model Agency in Perth on Monday, and was "truly disheartened" at the response she received a short time later.

Kema Rajandran was told her modelling chances in Perth were 'limited' as she was not Caucasian.

"We think you are very photogenic and would be suitable for our Casting Division," the email from the academy coordinator read.

"Please note however that as you are of non-caucasian heritage that your work opportunities in Perth would be extrremely [sic] limited."