Great to hear about NZ progress to keep kids protected from adult content. @echildhood #pornharmskids newshub.co.nz/home/politics/…

"...an exposure to pornography... had seen an increase in child-to-child abuse, with the child acting out what they have viewed..." Our latest update provides 3 steps to help protect kids online, provided by Act for Kids echildhood.org/child_on_child…

Reassuring article from eChildhood about future of age verification amidst UK "side-step" #ChildDignityOnline echildhood.org/uk_side_step_n…

There’s no question that kid’s exposure to extreme porn online needs to be addressed. The Age Verification Inquiry will be canvassing a range of proposals later this week. If 🇦🇺 does take on AV leadership of this “brave social experiment” multiple interventions need 2B considered

Great to see eSafety Commissioner support for Age Verification. With 24/7 access to hardcore and most often violent content, a robust public health response is required.

UK tech companies and children's charities are demanding the UK Govt. take action with AV. Rightly so. There should be no excuses for governments to not do everything they can to protect children from the harms of online pornography. Australian Censorship Board telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/01/1…

eChildhood is led by a phenomenal team working to protect kids from online pornography. NOW we are looking for someone to work alongside our Executive Director, Tamara Newlands, as Social Media Community Coordinator! Head to our website for details echildhood.org/positions_avai…

We are jumping into your day with huge smiles and warm hearts to say HELLO and welcome to our new online home! It's been a 'busy bee' time bringing our new website to life. We would love you to check out our new website and let us know what you think? echildhood.org

Good news 4 Aussie Kids. The Parliamentary Committee recommends age verification to protect our kids from online porn. Collaboration will be key to ensure robust measures are underpinned by a consensus of key stakeholders. Not a silver bullet. Read why... echildhood.org/protecting_the…

eChildhood Executive Director, Tamara Newlands, raises concerns about the Wiggles on TikTok. Tamara says people don’t realise that pornography is also “rife on TikTok.” It allows strangers to direct message young children and share inappropriate content. dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/pare…

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I'm supporting eChildhood, a charity that works to protect young hearts and minds from online pornography and its harms. Will you join me? echildhood.org/give echildhood.org/give?recruiter…

Families spending more time indoors has meant more risks for children around online pornography. We are developing solutions focused on educating Aussies around the harmful impacts of online porn. Check out our latest news here! bit.ly/2Yv5Oqp #ProtectYoungHearts&Minds

"When I got my first laptop, my mom would wonder why I was so tired. I would stay up 3 to 4 a.m. viewing pornography, get a few hours of sleep, go to school, come home and watch more porn through the night," he said. "A boy under 10 (22% of <10year olds watch porn) #pornharmskids

“It felt like my stomach was rotting from the inside out.” That is how Joseph, a 12-year-old boy described his reaction to viewing pornography on the Internet....and eventually became an addiction he could not hide.71% of kids weren’t seeking out porn when they saw it. Not Ok #

Kids under the age of 10 now account for 22% of online porn consumption among the under 18 age, while 1-14-yr-olds make up 36% of minor consumers. #PornHarmsKids #StopPornHarmingKids #PornFreeChildhood #eChildhoodHelps echildhood.org/resources_for_…

44% of sexual assault victims were aged under 15 years when the incident occurred. abs.gov.au/articles/victi… #PornHarmsKids #StopPornHarmingKids #PornFreeChildhood #HealthyRelationships #KeepKidsSafe #HelpKeepKidsSafe #eChildhoodHelps #sexeducation #relationships #Mentalhealth

''Criminals & paedophiles are trying to groom & exploit young siblings as part of an emerging trend of online sexual abuse....The IWF said....Covid-19 pandemic had been a "perfect storm" for the abuse." bbc.com/news/education… #pornharmskids #sexualexploitation

Thanks to the following for your expertise and advice on this: Maree Crabbe Julie Inman Grant Anne Hollonds Professor Michael Flood A/Prof Megan Lim Burnet Institute Daryl Higgins 5Rights Foundation Dame Rachel de Souza eChildhood Leading for Kids CarlyRyanFoundation Our Watch Alannah & Madeline Foundation

Hi! I'm attending Stronger Together – Protecting Children from Online Pornography by Inviting a Public Health Response. Let's start connecting with each other now. whova.com/whova-event-ap… #ConnectingToProtect #StrongerTogether2022