Unpacking the campaign that changed Australia’s social media laws: 36 Months podcast launches
36 Months, the revolutionary social change movement co-founded by Nova 96.9 Sydney’s Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli, today launches its highly anticipated podcast series, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the campaign that changed Australian social media laws forever.
The movement played a critical role in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s decision to raise the minimum social media age from 13 to 16 after 36 Months co-founders Wippa (pictured below left) and Rob Galluzzo (below right), took grieving families, including Charlotte O’Brien’s parents Mat and Kelly, and Robb Evans, father of Liv – both schoolgirls died by suicide attributed to social media issues – to Canberra.
LISTEN TO EPISODE 1 HERE
Hosted by 36 Months Director Greg Attwells (below), the monthly podcast is dedicated to supporting parents, teachers, and caregivers as they navigate this pivotal shift.
Says Attwells: “36 Months always had a two-phase plan. One was raising the age of social media citizenship. Phase two was filling the void.
“This podcast is dedicated to empowering parents, teachers, and caregivers to support teens during that transformative period when they’re off social media to foster resilience, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging. It helps parents explore meaningful ways to fill that void.”
Wippa says the podcast’s guests include Maggie Dent, Dr Jim Hungerford and Kirra Pendergast, offer “great levels of knowledge and depth”.
“The podcast dives into not only the back end of 36 months and the story behind it, but to understand the depth of those important years from 13 to 16,” he says.
“Having people like Maggie Dent on, an expert on this topic for so long, has extraordinary knowledge and is now seeing generational change. When Maggie talks, you hang off every word.
“Speaking with guests like these makes you feel alright about what you’re doing as a parent too.”
Each episode, sponsored by KitKat, features expert insights from leading voices, including:
Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli – Reflecting on the campaign’s success and challenges.
Maggie Dent – Parenting expert on reconnecting with teens.
Hamish Blake – Offering his unique take on parenting in the digital age.
Dr. Jim Hungerford (Butterfly Foundation CEO) – On social media’s impact on youth mental health and eating disorders.
Charlotte Mortlock – Journalist and advocate on the campaign’s political landscape.
Kirra Pendergast (Founder, Safe on Socials) – Sharing research on social media’s effects on young people.
Dr. Golly – Paediatric expert on healthy teen development.
Visit the website: www.36months.com
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