Mt Martha Life Saving Club
148 Esplanade, Mount Martha VIC 3934
Join Smart Business Solutions for a powerful evening of networking, community connection and meaningful conversation featuring Wayne Holdsworth, founder of SmackTalk. Wayne's mission to protect young Australians from online harms has sparked a national conversation around digital safety, social media responsibility and youth wellbeing.
This special fundraising event will bring together local business owners, professionals and community members to support the life-saving
work of SmackTalk while hearing firsthand how one family's tragedy has become a movement for change across Australia.
2025 Australian of the Year Award Nominee (Victoria)
Wayne Holdsworth is the founder of SmackTalk and one of Australia's leading advocates for youth online safety and digital wellbeing.
Following
the tragic loss of his 17-year-old son, Mac, to suicide after an online sexual extortion scam, Wayne turned unimaginable grief into a
mission to protect other families from online harms and raise awareness around the risks facing young people in the digital world.
Today, Wayne works with schools, communities, government and industry leaders to drive conversations around online safety, social media responsibility and youth wellbeing. His advocacy has helped bring national attention to the urgent need for stronger protections for young Australians online.
In recognition of his impact, Wayne was named a 2025 Australian of the Year Award Nominee (Victoria), acknowledging his commitment to creating safer online environments and helping save lives through education, awareness and prevention.
SmackTalk was founded to turn tragedy into prevention. Through education, awareness initiatives and community engagement, SmackTalk helps Australians:
According to SmackTalk, 71% of Australian children aged 10-15 have encountered harmful content online, highlighting the importance of continued education and community awareness.
Learn more about SmackTalk HERE.
This event is ideal for:
You'll gain valuable insights into the challenges facing young Australians online while supporting a cause that is making a real difference.
This event is proudly being held as a fundraiser for SmackTalk.
Funds raised throughout the evening will contribute towards the organisation's ongoing work in suicide prevention, education programs,
online safety awareness and community outreach initiatives. Additional fundraising activities, including silent auction opportunities,
will help maximise support for this important cause.
Suicide prevention starts with connection, awareness and conversation.
Join us for an evening that brings our community together to learn, connect and support the important work being done by SmackTalk.
Secure your place today and help make a difference.
