A/Prof Megan Lim

Despite the rise of advanced porn-blocking technologies to protect minors, parents and children still prefer open conversations about online risks, and doubt the effectiveness of digital age verification: new study published today in @jmirpub. burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-… @megscl

The Australian Government plans to set a minimum age limit for social media. Burnet Institute's @megscl (A/Prof Megan Lim) spoke to @radionz about the benefits and risks, including the social connection young people gain from social media. rnz.co.nz/national/progr…

"Young people tell us that porn is changing their perceptions of sex and relationships. Based on research and co-design with young people, we've created The Gist – a guide to foster healthy, positive connections," said A/Prof @megscl Explore: thegist.org.au #WSHD2024

Looking for a mixed methods PhD opportunity with a great team trying to better understand #ecig use in #youngpeople #Gippsland ? @megscl @BurnetInstitute #qual #quant #codesign aurecruitment.actionhrm.com/myrecruit/newA…

Looking for a new job in sexual health research? aurecruitment.actionhrm.com/myrecruit/newA… - Research Assistant / Research Officer - Public Health @BurnetInstitute

Hi tweeps, we are doing some work to inform the rollout of the free pads and tampon scheme in Victoria. We are looking to speak to trans and nb people about their needs for this program. Get in touch via redcap.link/sujz1crh (or details below) for more info

@AlyceNWilson Congrats alyce!

Has anyone made a tool yet that just follows everyone on mastodon that you follow on twitter?

@synapse101 You are basically Beyonce for fat nerdy women

Ok twitter fam, my mood is low, I need you. If you have any moments like this, where what I posted here mattered for you, I will gratefully accept you sharing.

#aaah2022 @Marson_Katrina says young people are starting to make connections between their lack of school sex education, and the sexual violence they experience around them

Successful advocacy should establish aims, objectives, frame the issue, and advocate for specific solutions, @cristyn_davies tells #aaah2022

Jean Hinchcliffe from school strike for climate tells #AAAH2022 she found her power through organising and collaborating with other young people

And an outline of positive consent

And a great comparison between consensual and pleasurable sex #AAAH2022

Georgia Carr's @georgiacarrsyd research into consent education shows that all examples were negative and non consensual, there were no positive examples of consent #AAAH2022

Prompting discussion about the need for tech regulation is great - doing it without alarmist tropes would be even better. Here’s me and ⁦@caitlinaithne⁩⁩ on a few of the questionable claims in Todd Sampson’s new doco: theconversation.com/todd-sampsons-…

What do young people want in an online STI testing service? If you’re aged 16-29 years, please do our survey to help us develop our online STI testing service! melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0S…

The extent to which people want to make 'young people living healthier lives' a problem is one of fascinating aspects of studying the decline in youth drinking. 🧵

We are looking for a Diversity & Inclusion Manager to join our HR team @BurnetInstitute You will work closely with me as the Chair of our Gender, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Committee on implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting linkedin.com/jobs/view/3219…

Why has wearing a mask become such a political statement? This country is so depressing.