22/07/2026
Strengthening Online Safety Across the Pacific
Children and young people deserve to explore the digital world safely. As online risks continue to evolve, collaboration is essential to ensure that everyone knows where to turn for support when online harm occurs.
ChildFund Papua New Guinea and the 1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain were proud to participate in Pacific Cyber Week, joining government agencies, civil society organisations, technology partners and regional experts to share experiences and learn from one another on strengthening responses to online harm across the Pacific.
Pamela Krisimpa, Gender and Protection Manager at ChildFund PNG delivered the opening remarks for the Online Safety Response Pathways Workshop, highlighting the importance of coordinated referral pathways, survivor-centred support and digital safety education and awareness.
During the workshop, the 1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain team shared thier experience in responding to online harm in Papua New Guinea, including providing confidential counselling, information and referrals, supporting survivors to report harmful online content, and promoting digital safety through the Swipe Safe initiative.
The discussions reinforced that protecting children online requires strong partnerships across government, law enforcement, private sector, education institutions and civil society. By working together and learning from experiences across the Pacific, we can strengthen response pathways and create a safer digital environment for every child.
The event was organised by Australiaβs eSafety Commissioner. We thank Ella Serry and the organisers and all participants for their commitment to advancing online safety and fostering regional collaboration.
Together, we can make the online world a safer place for children and communities.