Dr Zuleyka Zevallos

Advice: "Making sure what you say, you can back it up." @teelareid Indigenous people have diverse views & #Twitter has helped non-Indigenous people understand different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's voices. #BecauseOfHerWeCan

"There's a lot of pressure on young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be a certain type of person." Due to forced removal, young people may have different experiences. @Shelley_Reys "There are other spaces to connect with Aboriginal people." @bridgeyb

There is a mandate in academia to disseminate findings. Dr @BronwynCarlson uses #Twitter to share research. Power of social media: biggest contacts including from overseas are from op eds shared on Twitter. Free way to share work with Indigenous people (without journal paywall)

Common misconception about Aboriginal people in business (& elsewhere) is what they look like & their connection with culture. "Corporations like to call it unconscious bias. I think I'd rather call it racism." @Shelley_Reys #BecauseOfHerWeCan

Most CEOs start cultural competency workshops self-rating as 7/10 understanding Indigenous issues. By the end, they recognise they overestimated their knowledge. @Shelley_Reys #BecauseOfHerWeCan

"I'm the first Indigenous partner at KPMG - this is surprising given the tremendous talent out there." Challenge to corporations: rethink "who they consider a talented person to be." @Shelley_Reys #BecauseOfHerWeCan

How can young Indigenous girls & women manage online racism? "Its nice to know you're part of a bigger community. Don't internalise this rubbish - speak to other people." @BronwynCarlson is currently studying the serious mental health issues due to racism. #BecauseOfHerWeCan

American tag on Facebook, White nonsense roundup, is needed for Australian #Twitter to support Aboriginal people. "They drain you - you want to engage, educate and defend yourself," but online abuse makes it tough. #BecauseOfHerWeCan

#Twitter is "monumental" to academics - an open database. We need more academics online. Some are scared, while non-Indigenous academics are surprised Aboriginal people are online. @BronwynCarlson notes many like Prof @BronFredericks, Dr @drcbond & others on @IndigenousX

Question from the floor: some backlash that #BecauseOfHerWeCan alienates men. Answer: @naidocweek decided on this year's theme because when most people think of prominent Aboriginal people, they think largely of men. This year is about providing women a platform. @ShannanJDodson

"Indigenous women lead from behind." They lead multiple ways: family, community organisations, they're raising up families, doing emotional labour & coordinating action. Lorena Allam "Indigenous women are overqualified but not recognised." @Shelley_Reys #BecauseOfHerWeCan

Indigenous women have a tough time at work because they have a high cultural load. They deal with multiple responsibilities and issues. They need better support and recognition. @bridgeyb #BecauseOfHerWeCan

Research shows public servants tone down or are afraid to speak up on Indigenous issues on social media ("they keep it beige"). But as an academic @BronwynCarlson doesn't feel this restriction and can speak openly, including critiquing her university