A CHARITY set up to honour the legacy of a Frankston teenager who died by suicide has received $450,000 in federal government funding. SmackTalk was established by Wayne Holdsworth after the tragic death of his son Mac in 2023. Mac, who had fallen victim to sexual extortion, was aged just 17 when he died. Holdsworth founded SmackTalk the following year to help teenagers, families, and communities understand the warning signs of extortion. He has since presented the program nationwide, highlighting the danger of online threats and campaigning for suicide prevention measures. Last week, communication minister Anika Wells announced that the…
Thursday, June 25
