Social Media Summit
The NSW and SA Governments are partnering to deliver a first of its kind two-day, two-state summit focussed on exploring and addressing the impacts of social media.
About the summit
As social media becomes increasingly integral to our daily lives, concerns about its impact, particularly on the mental health and social development of young people, are becoming more pronounced.
In response, a first of its kind Social Media Summit, jointly hosted by the NSW Government and the Government of South Australia, will be held this year.
The NSW Government will host sessions in Sydney on Thursday, October 10 and the Government of South Australia will host sessions in Adelaide on Friday, October 11.
The summit will bring together experts, policymakers, academics, young people, and members of the wider community to discuss the positive and negative impacts of social media on people’s lives, particularly children and young people, and how government can best support digital wellbeing.
The summit will help inform the design and delivery of a range of policies, programs and resources to address the challenges posed by social media.
Key focus areas of the Social Media Summit will be:
- Impacts of social media on children and young people's wellbeing
- Online safety
- Social media's role in disinformation and misinformation
- Addressing online hate and extremism
- How social media is changing the way government delivers services
Have Your Say
The NSW Government recently invited community members to share their experiences, concerns, and suggestions regarding social media through the Have Your Say platform.
The feedback gathered from this survey will shape and inform the summit and support the development of practical solutions to address the challenges and opportunities presented by social media.
The results of the survey will be announced in the coming weeks. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this important consultation.
Stay informed
Further details on speakers, panellists, live streaming and event schedules will be made available later in the year.
Updates about the NSW event will be published to this webpage and updates about the SA event will be published here.
Key dates
Sydney
Adelaide
Contact us
For general enquiries, please contact the NSW Premier's Department by sending an email to socialmediasummit@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au. Please include your name and contact information in your message.
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