Dr Zuleyka Zevallos

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