Workshop 1: Basics of Social Media and Online Safety

Want to start using social media for advocacy, but not sure where to begin?

JFA Purple Orange is delivering a series of digital skills workshops for people with disability, funded through the South Australian Government’s Digital Inclusion grants program.

This free online workshop is for people with disability who want to learn the basics of social media and how to stay safe online. Whether you’re new to social media or already use it a little, this session will help you build your confidence and understanding in a welcoming, inclusive space.

This is Workshop 1 of our Series 1 'Social Media for Advocacy and Storytelling' workshops.

What we’ll cover:

• What social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn are used for

• What hashtags, tags, likes and shares mean

• What an algorithm is and how it affects what you see

• How to protect your privacy and know what not to share

• What to do if something goes wrong - and where to get support

• Tips for avoiding overwhelm and managing your feed and notifications

This workshop is for people with disability of all experience levels.

Registrations for this event close at midday on Wednesday 1 October, 2025.

The full 'Social Media for Advocacy and Storytelling' series includes:

• Workshop 1: Basics of Social Media and Online Safety

• Workshop 2: Advocates, Storytelling and Creating Content

You're welcome to attend only one or both workshops.

Digital Skills Workshops

Other workshops series will cover:

• Series 1: Advocacy and storytelling through social media (registrations open)

• Series 2: Learn to create your own vox pop (registrations open from end September)

• Series 3: Getting started on LinkedIn (to be published on Humanitix mid-September with registrations open from mid-October)

You can register for any sessions that interest you — no experience required. Please register separately for each workshop or session. Visit our workshop series page.

The workshops will be mostly online, with some in-person events.

Accessibility

• This workshop includes a PowerPoint presentation, videos, and group discussions. When you register, please let us know if you have any learning/accessibility requirements to participate in these activities (E.g. hearing impairment, dyslexia, etc)

• Presentations and resources will be shared ahead of time

• Live Zoom session with accessibility features

• You can participate in a way that works for you — speak, use chat or just listen

• The session will be recorded and shared with participants

• You'll be asked about your access needs when registering for this workshop

• Register online, by phone at 8373 8376, or by email at media@juliafarr.org.au

• A contact person will be available to answer questions before the event

This workshop was co-designed with people with disability and is presented by JFA Purple Orange.

Email: media@juliafarr.org.au
Call: 8373 8376