Resources from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner

Everyone should have the opportunity to benefit from using social media, but it can be a challenging space for women to thrive in. These eSafety resources provide guidance about combating online abuse and safeguarding your online presence.

You should always call Triple Zero (000) if you feel there is a threat to your physical safety.

What to do if you experience online abuse

More than 70% of the online abuse complaints received by eSafety are reported by women and girls. If you are experiencing online abuse, it is not your fault and you are not alone. Use this guide to find out how to respond and take control of your online safety.

This step-by-step guide outlines the process from collecting evidence and assessing the threat, to reporting, deciding whether to comment, and reviewing your privacy and safety settings.

Social media conversation controls

This guide provides links for privacy settings, blocking and filtering comments for some of the most commonly used platforms. To find out the controls for other online platforms, start with The eSafety Guide | eSafety Commissioner, which provides guidance and reporting links for over 160+ unique online platforms.

Reporting links

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. Links and guidelines to reporting privacy breaches, intellectual property breaches, bullying, harassment and other violations and harmful behaviour on the above platforms.