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Following the events of the last several days, you may come across online content that is distressing. Online spaces should be safe for everyone. If you see violent, distressing or harmful material: 1️⃣ Don't share it further – even if your intention is to help or raise awareness, you may cause distress to others. 2️⃣ Report it to the platform to help get the material removed quickly. 3️⃣ If the material is not removed, or if it's seriously harmful, you can report it to eSafety: eSafety.gov.au/report eSafety can notify the platform to either remove the content or block access from within Australia. Your actions could protect you and others from seeing that content again. Find more guidance and information at: https://lnkd.in/gAw_mtWf 👨👩👧👦 Parents and carers may want to take extra precautions against their children seeing disturbing content online. eSafety has a range of helpful resources on: ➡ Having agreed rules as a family: https://lnkd.in/gE2j-raG ➡ How to get started with parental controls: https://lnkd.in/gS8nUpfF ➡ What young people can do themselves: https://lnkd.in/gngB6SaB 🏫 Schools can circulate our guidance to their educators, wellbeing staff, and parents and carers, to provide them with strategies to reduce the risk of children and young people being exposed to this content, and to support those who are. If you or a child have seen disturbing content online, talking to someone can make it easier to decide what to do and how to deal with its impact. Get support: https://lnkd.in/gvUEKeRG

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Since Saturday, we’ve scaled up our operations and are working across government to respond to the spike in harmful and distressing material circulating online. This includes content that depicts gratuitous or offensive violence with a high degree of impact or detail. ⚠ We’re working closely with platforms, especially social media platforms, to quickly remove this material and remind them of our expectation that terms of service are expeditiously enforced to protect Australians. While the majority of mainstream social media platforms have engaged with us, eSafety is not satisfied that enough is being done. That is why we are issuing legal notices to X and Meta under the Online Safety Act, compelling them to remove it. Further notices are likely follow. 📲 We urge all Australians to use our voices, including our online voices, to promote respect and a sense of community. It is vital we don’t use social media as a tool for division and fear but instead as an instrument of solidarity and social cohesion. ⛔ That includes not sharing or reposting material of the violence and the attacks. This may be done out of sheer horror or indignance, but the re-sharing of material further perpetuates the violence, as well as harm to victims, even if it is done with the best of intentions. See our advice on what to do if you see distressing content online ⬇

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🌟 Caring for Our Elders in 2025 🌟 As we step into 2025, let’s commit to honoring and supporting the seniors in our lives. 👵👴 Their wisdom and love have shaped our communities, and it’s our turn to give back. 💙 💡 Ways to Make 2025 Special for Seniors: 🎶 Stay Connected: A phone call, a visit, or a shared moment can brighten their day and yours. 🩺 Focus on Health: Encourage routine checkups, medication reviews, and gentle exercise to keep them thriving. 🏡 Home Safety: Small updates like grab bars, better lighting, or clutter-free spaces can make their homes safer and more comfortable. 💻 Tech Support: Help them use technology to connect with family, explore hobbies, or access resources. 💕 2025 is the year to show gratitude and care for the elders who mean so much. Let’s make it one filled with love, health, and happiness. #ElderCare #HealthyAging #NewYearNewGoals #Family

🎉 Introducing Friendly Safe Spaces (FSS) 🎉 At Friendly Safe Spaces (FSS), we are on a mission to transform environments where children, adolescents, and communities thrive!   Our goal? To create safe, empowering, and supportive spaces that nurture mental well-being, child protection, and personal growth. Whether in schools, families, communities, or organizations, we deliver customized, evidence-based solutions that ensure every child feels protected and valued. Through collaborative partnerships and a commitment to excellence, we work with educators, parents, and organizations to establish environments where children can excel—holistically. 🌟 Why FSS? - Child-Focused Expertise: Decades of experience protecting and empowering children.  - Holistic Impact: From mental health practices to fostering resilience and personal growth.  - Global Vision: We’re making an impact, one safe space at a time. 💡 Let’s partner to build a world where every child has a safe, friendly space to grow and excel. 🚀 Together, we can create this reality. 🌟 Ready to Make a Difference? 👉 Follow us for insights on child protection, tips for creating safe spaces, and stories of transformation from the field. 📩 Connect with us: friendlysafespaces@outlook.com #FriendlySafeSpaces #ChildProtection #GlobalImpact

A lot more is coming on this topic, and I'm still trying to find out where this fits with the brands. Our vision of making Newcastle the best version of itself it can be needs us to look at how we help the next generation come up, but as I did the research for the "Family Safety" and "Parental Controls" videos intended to launch this piece of work, one thing became clear. The language used by many providers mirrors unhealthy relationships. Again, the government called for more action today, but are those calls fueling the problem? At most, this article is a hypothesis, and further research is needed that I am not equipped to commit to. I hope, though, that you will read it and consider it. If I'm wrong, it's not going to make a difference to your life; if I'm right, it could make your home life a little easier. We've shot the next round of videos, and the new YouTube channel is up. We just need to migrate the videos to the new channel for release. https://lnkd.in/eusXcsMV #parenting #familysafety #internetsafety #geordielife

As concerns about child online safety grow, Congress is actively considering new legislation. Lawmakers are increasingly worried about the impact of social media on children’s mental health and wellbeing. The proposed bills aim to regulate online platforms and hold companies accountable for protecting children online. One of the key proposals would require online platforms to […]

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There are many risk and protective factors that contribute to family and community wellbeing. FamilyWise’s new Family Wellbeing Index looks at some of these factors to explore and catalyze conversation about how community supports – from housing and healthcare systems to friends and neighbors – can strengthen the wellbeing of families. Take time this month to read the Family Wellbeing Index Report and better understand the factors that keep families safe and strong: https://lnkd.in/gB_cZrzU #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ChildAbusePrevention #CAPMonth2024