Connecting the Global Online Safety Community
The Online Safety Exchange coordinates the world’s most comprehensive network of online safety professionals, bringing together practitioners, platforms, technology providers, NGOs, researchers, and policy makers to collaborate on safer internet experiences globally.
What We Do
Global Network Leadership
We facilitate connections between online safety professionals across all stakeholder groups from all around teh globe – creating opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and knowledge sharing that wouldn’t happen otherwise.
Knowledge Translation & Synthesis
We bridge the gap between research and practice, translating complex findings into actionable insights that practitioners can implement in their specific contexts.
Professional Community Building
Our structured approach to community building includes specialised spaces for different stakeholder groups, geographic regions, and project collaborations, ensuring relevant connections and productive partnerships.
Evidence-Based Practice Support
We help practitioners access the latest research, share what works in the field, and develop evidence-based approaches to emerging online safety challenges.
The OSX Network: Where Professionals Connect
The OSX Network (OSXN) is our flagship community platform where online safety professionals collaborate, share knowledge, and advance safer internet experiences together.
What makes our network unique:
- Organized Collaboration Spaces including Tools & Solutions Showcase, Trends & Threat Intelligence, and Regulatory & Compliance Watch
- AI-Powered Connection Technology that matches members with relevant peers based on expertise and interests
- Cross-Stakeholder Engagement bringing together diverse perspectives from platforms, NGOs, consultants, and enforcement agencies
- Professional Development Opportunities including our new OSPrac Certification program
- Global Reach with Local Implementation supporting both worldwide trends and regional adaptations
Community Highlights:
- Structured hashtag system for discovering relevant discussions (#ThreatAlert, #ToolReview, #CollaborationWanted)
- Dedicated spaces for different organisational types and project collaborations
- Direct messaging and group conversation capabilities
- Regular knowledge sharing and professional networking opportunities
Join the Network
For Individual Practitioners
Ready to connect with fellow online safety professionals worldwide?
Whether you’re working in platform safety, policy development, education, enforcement, or consulting, our community provides the connections and knowledge you need to advance your practice.
Membership is free for online safety practitioners and professionals.
For Organisations
Does your organisation want to become a strategic partner in building the global online safety ecosystem?
Organizational Partnership Benefits:
- Dedicated organisational space within the network
- Direct access to qualified practitioners for recruitment and collaboration
- Thought leadership opportunities and visibility
- Input into professional development and certification standards
- Early access to research translation and trend analysis
Ready to explore partnership opportunities?
Contact Martin Cocker to discuss how your organization can contribute to and benefit from our global network coordination efforts.
