Step Together

Happy Youth Week! ✨We enjoyed chatting with everyone who stopped by our stall at the Parramatta Library Youth Expo 💛 Hearing from you helps shape awareness of Step Together, supporting young people, families and communities with practical tools, resources and intervention support. If you’re worried about a mate or someone close to you, we offer a safe space to start the conversation bit.ly/4sFSXy8

Manosphere to man: how talking helps boys resist bad influencers @eSafetyOffice esafety.gov.au/newsroom/media…

Webinar: Understanding Graphic Online Content (Gore). Join guest psychologist James March to learn what it is, why people engage & potential impacts on wellbeing & behaviour 🗓 Thu 23 April 2026, 11am-12pm AEST. Register here bit.ly/3Ou8AsO

Step Together will not be monitoring social media accounts from 3 April to 6 April 2026. For urgent enquiries, please email contact@steptogether.gov.au

How are Australia’s new social media age restrictions working so far? New research from @eSafetyOffice shares early insights from Australian parents just weeks after the under 16 social media restrictions came into effect bit.ly/3PHJaIO

Webinar: Understanding Graphic Online Content (Gore). Join guest psychologist James March to learn what it is, why people engage and potential impacts on wellbeing & behaviour 🗓 Thursday 23 April 2026, 11am-12pm (AEST). Register here bit.ly/3Ou8AsO

On the 21st of March, we encourage global action against racism, & reflect on the importance of awareness raising & everyday actions that support respect, fairness and belonging for all. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | United Nations @UN un.org/en/observances…

The manosphere doesn’t just stop at the school gate. Young people are navigating increasingly complex online spaces & schools are seeing the impacts. A new guide from Monash University & @ANROWS supports educators to recognise manosphere narratives, understand common tactics, and respond in practical, age‑appropriate ways. Learn more bit.ly/4bjrGcH

With Louis Theroux’s Inside the Manosphere trending, more families will be asking questions. Some content starts out relatable-then shifts. Most young people are resilient, and parents or carers can strengthen that resilience with simple, steady steps.@eSafetyOffice advisory covers what the manosphere is, how it spreads and how to have practical, meaningful conversations at home🔗Learn more bit.ly/46W7RXT

Applications are open for the eSafety Youth Council! Young people aged 13-24 can help shape online safety education, resources & advice for young people across Australia. Closes 29 March 2026👉bit.ly/47iNR1v

Episode 6 of Step Together’s Start the Conversation podcast features UK journalist & filmmaker @BenjaminZand on The Secret World of Incels. We unpack incel culture, the manosphere & how online misogyny can escalate from harmful beliefs to real‑world risk🎧 Listen now bit.ly/4sbL16z

@EdnaEdna1226404 @AusFedPolice Hi @EdnaEdna1226404, thank you for reaching out. We are developing resources for education, and online safety and associated risks are a priority. Please reach out to contact@steptogether.gov.au for more information.

@StepTogetherAUS @AusFedPolice Hi, is this webinar being distributed to schools?

Missed our webinar Understanding Online Exploitation with @AusFedPolice Taskforce Pompilid? The webinar recording is now available. The AFP shares how young people are being targeted & groomed online, how offenders manipulate boundaries & the early signs of risk bit.ly/4u0xuk9

Deepfakes are becoming more convincing & harming young people in new ways. Educators & youth workers can join @eSafetyOffice webinar to learn how to spot misuse & support those affected. 4 Mar, 3:45pm AEDT🔗Register here bit.ly/3ZX8LPL

Online communities offer connection to young people but it can also expose them to risks. Join @eSafetyOffice to learn how educators & youth‑serving professionals can help create safer, more positive online experiences.26 Feb 2026, 3:45pm AEDT🔗Register here bit.ly/3Mdiv5m

🎙️New Step Together podcast Start the Conversation Ep 11: Before an Attack with Ian Cherrington. Former senior detective Ian Cherrington shares behavioural analysis insights on what can appear before an act of violence & why early awareness matters🎧Listen now bit.ly/4kt2ODE

We’re supporting @eSafetyOffice for Safer Internet Day, Tues 10 Feb 2026. Online safety matters more than ever. New threats emerge daily & everyone plays a part in creating a safer online space. What will you do to help create safer online spaces? eSafety.gov.au/SID #SID2026

eSafety’s gaming toolkit helps parents and carers create safer, more positive gaming spaces at home🎮Check out @eSafetyOffice info: from setting boundaries to spotting risks early before they escalate bit.ly/49ilamW

While the extreme heat kept us from attending Kooringal Kicks & Tricks in Wagga, our resources & back-to-school packs were on‑site thanks to the organisers🙌 Explore our Youth Hub for support anytime bit.ly/4sFSXy8