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"Young people are really hungry for information, and they mostly rely on the internet to get it." Caitlin from Westjustice shared how social media is a great tool for CLE, drawing on findings from workshops and consultations with youth groups. Watch now: zurl.co/3k1M

"I want people to know that those living with HIV are no different from anyone else. We have the same rights to dream and achieve our goals.”  Algin shares his experience on battling stigma & performing for his country on the global stage. ow.ly/Bn6A50UhuRv #WorldAIDSDay

Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre declare continued activism necessary so that everyone can access the right to live freely, with dignity and safety. Today is Day 12 of the #16DaysofActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence. Stay tuned for more member voices. commUnity+

“I am very thankful and lucky to have my customers look out for me. I enjoy talking to them every day. It makes my day. And I want to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I am really looking forward to 2025 and selling more magazines.” Great work Charles! 🌟

A dog, a pig and chicks who think they are siblings… 😂

"I'm not even mad, Susan. I'm just disappointed."

Woman with cancer records her recovery process ❤️

It's #SaferInternetDay 🙌 and at #chatsafe we've helped over a million young people keep themselves safe online when they talk about self-harm and suicide. Here's our Research Fellow Dr Louise La Sala talking about some of the work we do.

Orygen's Head of Suicide Research, Prof. Jo Robinson, has been appointed co-chair of a new Australian government initiative to address bullying in schools. Details: bit.ly/4b0oimL

#chatsafe for Communities: using social media for suicide prevention and postvention (edition two) is here! This new guide and set of resources uses our research to support professionals and volunteers in community groups and organisations. See more 👉 bit.ly/3R608y4

RESOURCE | Orygen's Suicide Prevention team has launched its latest resource: #chatsafe for Communities (edition two). The guide + a set of resources is available and free to download now: bit.ly/3FTsrxh #chatsafe

When it comes to online safety, we need everyone at the table. This study brings together policymakers, social media industry professionals and, crucially, young people, to build an informed view on how we can help make social media safer. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3YQ06yD

Great to see Dr Bridget Kenny, from Orygen's Suicide Prevention team, presenting at the Suicide Prevention Australia conference 👏 Dr Kenny presented on "Gatekeeper training for youth suicide prevention: a large-scale evaluation of short-term and long-term effectiveness."

There's lots of talk about youth online safety and mental health. But not enough evidence. That’s why we developed the #chatsafe Online Safety Scale, a new tool to assess how safely young people communicate online about self-harm and suicide. Read more👉 bit.ly/43cZl5m

Our researcher Dr Louise La Sala delivered a keynote presentation at this year's Suicide Prevention Australia conference in Perth 🙌 Dr La Sala shared the latest research on how social media can be used for youth suicide prevention. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4duUP5p

Responsible communication about bodies at all weights, shapes and sizes involves being aware of complexities and bringing nuance to the discussion. This free resource provides guidance to help reduce stigma and harm to individuals. Learn more: bit.ly/3XcWzZt

Brilliant to see Dr Elise Carrotte & Charlie Cooper presenting #chatsafe research and advice to 600 mentors for the Clontarf Foundation on the Sunshine Coast ☀️ Clontarf supports over 15,000 young Indigenous men across Australia through sports and development programs.

Are you a creator working on a project for screen or stage that includes themes such as mental health concerns or suicide? Everymind provides free support including advice around potential audience impact, and safe, authentic portrayal. Talk to our team: bit.ly/3N4TpTR