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It would be much better for young people to be supported to navigate social media safely than ban them from it entirely, writes, Samantha Floreani, Head of Policy Digital Rights Watch. in her recent article for The Guardian. Macca and Fiona spoke to her at length about this issue.

“Research conducted by the Young and Resilient Research Centre – which prioritises meaningfully engaging with children – notes that while negative experiences on social media do occur, many young people see the online world as a safe haven. They resist adults’ depictions of social media as entirely bad, resent being told what the issues are rather than being listened to, and feel a disconnect with adults’ perceptions of their online worlds.

Proposals to ban access to social media ignore the experiences of young people and steamroll over this complexity. This holds true to other research which suggests digital policy reform regularly omits the perspectives of children and young people.

Online harms and social media are understandably emotive topics but our current debate is too focused on adult fears rather than children’s lived experience. Much of the research that actually talks with young people identifies how they would like to be supported to navigate online interactions safely, not to be told to avoid them entirely”.

 

 

 

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/23/australia-social-media-ban-under-16-children-comment

Macca and Fiona discuss JOY Media’s annual JOY Radiothon with Paul. JOY Radiothon starts next week! 1st June 2024

 

Fiona and Macca talk to Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic), CEO Kathleen Maltzahn.

TRIGGER WARNING: This segment may affect some listeners.

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Insider’s perspective on sexual violence, the need for dramatic reforms and ways we can make the system work better for victim survivors that can be helped.

– the need for action, including a (long promised) sexual violence strategy

– what would make a difference for survivors – justice navigatorsother justice reform, investment in the sector – we are VASTLY under funded.

*Is Australia’s entire approach to sexual and family violence on the wrong track?

SASVic is the peak body for Victoria’s 18 sexual assault services which see nearly 20,000 victims of sexual assault each year. (This barely scratches the surface but we are not sufficiently funded to meet demand.)

The sector has witnessed the rise of sexual assault by younger perpetrators.

We’ve also seen the rapid increase in technologically-facilitated sexual violence.

We know how to improve the horrific trends we are seeing.

Kathleen Maltzahn talked about the importance of having properly funded specialist support services to tackle sexual violence.

One issue right now: how technology and porn are fuelling the rise in sexual violence. In fact we recently held a sold out symposium on the issue investigating how technology and porn is fuelling sexual assault, sextortion and impacting relationships.

Why are so many victims of Sexual Assault, assaulted by other teens?

Nick Reece, Deputy Lord Mayor talks to Macca and Fiona about Melbourne Awards 2024, celebrating the stories of inspiring Melburnians.

Macca and Fiona discuss the recent Singapore Airlines tragedy and Fiona’s upcoming Indonesian adventure.

Macca and Fiona talk to  Victoria’s Minister for Equality, the Hon. Harriet Shing. 

Minister Shing, has announced that $800,000 in grants will be delivered to LGBTQI+ organisations across Victoria.

As a part of the new LGBTIQA+ Sector Strengthening (LSS) grants program, 12 different LGBTQI+ organisations and groups have been announced as recipients of grant money.

The grant money is said to be for services who support diverse groups within the community, and to assist with expanding LGBTQI+ services to regional areas.

https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/mp-harriet-shing-announces-800k-in-grants-for-victorias-lgbt-community/231016