Tech New technology detects abusive hate speech online, finds right-leaning figures contribute most Researchers have now developed a way to automatically detect abusive hate speech online and help combat the spread of harmful content.
News & Views Negative self talk? Stop ‘self-bullying’ says Monica Lewinsky Quitting the negative self-talk starts with recognising how cruel the language you use about yourself actually is, says Monica Lewinsky.
News & Views The campaign highlighting the sexism, discrimination and bullying female gamers face Maybelline launches a new campaign to expose the harmful toxic harassment facing women, non-binary people and other LGBTQIA+ gamers
News & Views Screentime & anxiety concerns: Parents & educators report worsening emotional wellbeing in children Camp Australia’s Child Impact Survey reveals children are more overwhelmed and more sensitive since schools returned to normal teaching.
Advice Five lessons from Tayla Harris on advocating for change One of Australia’s most prominent female athletes, Tayla Harris, shares five lessons on how to advocate for important change.
News & Views COVID lockdowns cause spike in cyber abuse of young women Online harassment and abuse from men towards women has increased in the last year or so since the pandemic lockdowns.
Girls & COVID Most girls have experienced abuse on social media, according to new landmark study while social media plays a crucial role in connecting us with loved ones, it’s also the culprit of thousands of women being abused.
News & Views ‘Say it out loud, ask for help, don’t apologise, be bold’: Advice from PROJECT ROCKIT founders, Rosie and Lucy Thomas Rosie and Lucy Thomas are the sisters who co-founded PROJECT ROCKIT fresh out of high school. It’s become Australia’s youth-driven movement against bullying.
Ed's Blog The terrifying truth about trolls: there is nothing virtual about the toll they take. The terrifying truth about online trolls: there is nothing virtual about the toll they take. Ginger Gorman writes about coming face to face with trolls.