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26 Feb 2025

Social Media Self-Defence: How to Protect Yourself Online with eSafety’s Paul Clark

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Think you’re safe online? Think again! This week on Tech Tuesday, we’re talking social media self-defence—the essential strategies everyone needs to stay protected in today’s digital world.

From trolls to doxxing, online abuse can hit hard—personally and professionally.

But don’t panic!

Paul Clark, Executive Manager for Education, Prevention & Inclusion at eSafety, joins us to break down evidence-based ways to safeguard your social presence.

In this episode, we cover:

✅ What social media self-defence really means & why you need it
✅ The most common types of online abuse (and how to spot them)
✅ Extra risks & challenges faced by the LGBTIQA+ community online
✅ Proven, practical strategies to protect yourself & take control
✅ Free resources from eSafety to help you stay safe

Don’t just scroll—listen in for expert advice that could make all the difference!

Find out more & get support:
Website: esafety.gov.au
Facebook: facebook.com/eSafetyOffice
Instagram: @eSafetyOffice
Twitter/X: @eSafetyOffice
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/esafety-office