Jonathan Weiss at LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

Jonathan Weiss

  • Tipping the balance: LGBTIQ+ teens’ experiences negotiating connection, self-expression and online harm.

    This webinar will explore findings from eSafety’s research into the digital lives of young LGBTIQ+ people. 

    The research highlights how the internet serves as a vital space for young LGBTIQ+ people to express themselves creatively, seek support, and connect with like-minded peers. It underscores the importance of online platforms as tools for learning about the world and fostering meaningful connections. 

    At the same time, the research reveals significant challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ teenagers, who experience name-calling, violent threats, and harassing messages at higher rates than the national average. These negative experiences can impact their confidence and self-esteem. 

    Despite these challenges, the findings also showcase the resilience and resourcefulness of young LGBTIQ+ people in navigating online harms, offering insights into how they cope and thrive in digital spaces. 


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    Dr Katherine Giunta
    Dr Katherine Giunta is a qualitative researcher specialising in working with marginalised communities on sensitive subjects. Her PhD research focused on experiences of gender in Sydney’s queer communities, and she has since worked in youth mental health and online safety research. She is currently a member of the Research and Evaluation team at
    eSafety Commissioner (eSafety).
     


    📅 Date: Wednesday February 12th, 2025 

    ⏰ Time: 1.00pm-1.45pm AEDT

    📍 Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)


    Staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular and Affiliate member organisations can attend free as part of their membership benefits. Please RSVP below.

    Are you a non-member, or an individual member? Please register here ($20).

     

    WHEN
    February 12, 2025 at 1:00pm
    WHERE
    Zoom
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