Sexting

• Taking, sending or receiving a sexy image of a person under 18 can be illegal in some States – even if it’s of yourself!
• If you or the other person is under 18 you could end up in trouble with the law as it can be considered ‘image based abuse’

• When you send a nude photo of yourself to someone, what happens to it and where it goes next is often out of your control...

For information about sexting laws, check out Youth Law Australia.

Here’s what you can do if you send a sext you regret:

• Ask the person to delete your message and watch them do it

• Talk to someone you trust like a friend, parent, counsellor or teacher Make a report to your mobile phone company if you’re receiving unwanted pictures or requests

Here’s what to do if your image gets shared online:

• If you’re under 18 report it to eSafety or the police

• Tell a teacher if the person who shared/posted it is from your school

• Untag yourself from the photo

• Report the image so it can be removed

• Report the person who posted it

• Talk to someone you trust like a friend, parent, counsellor or teacher

If you’re worried about an image that’s sent, received or posted online, you can always visit the eSafety website to find out more about what you can do.

If you’re still unsure about what to do and need to talk to someone about it, give us a call, start a WebChat or send us an email and we’ll help you figure it out.