Join Global Women members Holly Jean Brooker and Jo Robertson, co-founders of Makes Sense, for a vital conversation on the realities of the digital sexual landscape facing young people in Aotearoa New Zealand today.
Drawing on recent research commissioned by ACC and their own four-month investigation into online harm for young people as part of Te Aorerekura (the National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence), Holly and Jo will share insights on the risks of harmful content, grooming, and sextortion, and how digital material is reshaping attitudes, behaviours, and wellbeing.
With international comparisons and practical recommendations, this webinar explores what families, communities, and leaders can do – from the everyday to the systemic level – to keep children safe in the digital age. We’ll also discuss why urgent, coordinated action is needed to meet New Zealand’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Event details:
Date: 11 November 2025
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
$20 for non-members – Click here to register via Eventbrite
Free to attend for GW members!
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Jo Robertson
Jo is a therapist, holds a Master of Science, and is co-founder of Makes Sense. She was previously the co-founder of The Light Project and is the founder of Tricky Chats. An accomplished presenter and speaker, Jo has extensive experience working with families and communities to address issues of online safety and sexual harm.
Holly Jean Brooker
Holly is an advocate with Makes Sense, a parenting educator, and a registered teacher. She is currently undertaking a Master in Public Policy at the University of Auckland. With deep expertise in child wellbeing, education, and advocacy, Holly brings both research insight and practical strategies to support families, schools, and communities in navigating the digital world.
Together, Holly and Jo bring a powerful combination of lived experience, professional expertise, and systemic advocacy to their work, helping Aotearoa move toward safer digital futures for young people.