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:

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

Contact the host of Workshop 1: Basics of Social Media and Online Safety

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