Madeleine West

Victims Advocate, Media Lead and Expert Speaker

Hello! I’m Madeleine,
 

I’m not your average online safety advocate. I’m a mother of seven, a survivor, a storyteller, and a relentless campaigner for justice in a world where digital chaos is becoming the norm.

As a partner at Safe on Social, I bring lived experience, hard-won insight, and an unshakable belief in the power of education to protect people and communities from the hidden harms of life online.
 

My journey started in a childhood marked by abuse, instability, and far too many goodbyes. I moved through nine schools, made it to law school on my own, and spent decades in front of the camera as an actor. But my real work began when I chose to use my voice for those who couldn’t. I wore a wire to help convict the man who abused me. That moment changed everything. It gave my pain purpose.

Now, I work alongside police, policymakers, and educators to prevent child exploitation and online predation because I know exactly how predators operate, and I know what it takes to stop them.

In rural and regional communities, where connection can be both a lifeline and a risk, my mission is clear: to help people navigate the online world with clarity, confidence, and courage. I speak to thousands of students, parents, and educators each year, equipping them with practical tools not panic. Because safety online shouldn’t be a luxury, it should be a given.
 

I’m also a Logie-nominated actor, bestselling author, and co-creator of the podcast Predatory. But at the heart of it all, I’m a mum. And everything I do from advocating in Parliament to standing in front of a school hall is about building a safer world for my kids, and yours.
 

My story is proof that fierce advocacy can grow from deep pain and that courage, when fuelled by purpose, can create real, lasting change.