Tag: social media
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Ahead of proposed social media ban for young Australians, are there other protections?
Rebecca Raeside, Melody Taba Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, recently addressed the National Press Club outlining how their office will be implementing the Social Media Minimum Age Bill when it now comes into effect this December (delayed from October). The legislation prevents under 16-year-olds from having social media accounts,…
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Twitter/X is no place for public health
Paris Lord The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has left X (formerly Twitter) for other social media accounts, especially BlueSky and LinkedIn, and we urge other medical and health organisations and professionals to do the same. The Association has long treated Twitter/X and our other social media accounts as…
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The adolescent social media ban alone won’t work. Here’s what will
Mariah Issa, Imogen Croucher, Allyson Todd, Dr Stephanie Partridge, Rebecca Raeside Adolescence is a time where young people are forming their identity, and are susceptible to environmental, commercial, and social influences. With the rise of ‘wellness’ influencers on Instagram and TikTok, and a bombardment of marketing tactics from large companies,…
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Dr Joanne Flavel and Professor Jaya Dantas share tips on public health media appearances
PHAA In an effort to increase the diversity of voices sharing their expertise with the public, the Public Health Association of Australia has shared tips with members on how to advocate for public health-related topics through both social and traditional media. During the webinar on 22 February, Dr Joanne Flavel,…
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Are bottle shops using Twitter to encourage drinking during COVID-19?
Jeremy Lasek – PHAA The impacts of COVID-19 on our lives have been all encompassing. There have been varying reports on its impacts on mental health, dietary habits, regular physical exercise and alcohol consumption, particularly under the effect of long lockdowns. While traditional media remains a key marketing tool…
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Vaping and e-cigarettes are glamourised on social media, putting young people in harm’s way
Jonine Jancey, Curtin University Despite their widespread reputation as a “safer” alternative to cigarettes, e-cigarettes (also known as electronic cigarettes or vapes) are far from harmless, particularly for adolescents, whose developing brains may suffer lifelong adverse effects from nicotine-containing products. Yet vaping and e-cigarettes are widely promoted on social media…