MSA (Map Support Australia) is a private Australian peer-support community for adults who experience attractions to minors. We provide a respectful and privacy-conscious environment where members can connect with others who understand their experiences.
To ensure that no adult who experiences these attractions has to face them completely alone.
MSA (Map Support Australia) is a private peer-support community for adults who experience attractions to minors. We explicitly and clearly allow and welcome both Pro-C and Anti-C perspectives within our community, as we believe diverse viewpoints enrich our discussions.
We provide a space where members can connect with others who understand their experiences, discuss challenges, and support one another in a respectful and privacy-conscious environment.
MSA is primarily intended for adults living in Australia. However, applications from individuals outside Australia are welcome and may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Membership is granted at staff discretion, and applicants who are a good fit for the community may be accepted regardless of where they live.
We are not an advocacy organisation, mental health service, counselling provider, crisis service, or treatment program.
To learn more about why MSA was created, we encourage you to read our opening reflection:
Our mission is simple: to ensure that no adult who experiences these attractions has to face them completely alone.
To maintain a safe, welcoming, and secure environment, all applicants must satisfy our entry requirements, review and agree to our community rules, and complete our screening process.
MSA welcomes adults who experience attractions to minors. What matters is that all members follow community rules and treat others with respect.
MSA is primarily intended for adults living in Australia. However, applications from individuals outside Australia are welcome and may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Membership is granted at staff discretion, and applicants who are a good fit for the community may be accepted regardless of where they live.
Email contact@mapsupportaus.com and let us know you're interested in joining.
A staff member will send you a small number of screening questions.
Applications are reviewed by volunteer staff.
If approved, you will receive an invitation to our private community chat rooms.
Applications are reviewed by volunteer staff. Membership is not automatic and approval remains at staff discretion.
MSA values privacy, anonymity, and discretion. We do not use advertising trackers, behavioural analytics, marketing cookies, or third-party advertising services. MSA does not operate advertising, behavioural analytics, or third-party marketing systems.
Any information provided to MSA during the application, verification, or moderation process is provided voluntarily by members. This information is used solely for the administration, moderation, and security of the community.
MSA does not sell, share, distribute, or provide member information to third parties for commercial purposes. We make reasonable efforts to use services, providers, and platforms that respect user privacy and minimise unnecessary data collection wherever possible.
MSA does not intentionally collect more information than is reasonably necessary to operate and moderate the community.
MSA will never report any member to law enforcement regarding their attractions or their participation in this community. If MSA receives a request, notice, or communication from authorities or other third parties relating to the community or its members, we will make it clear to our community.
Members are expected to respect the privacy of others. Do not share personal information, screenshots, private conversations, identifying details, or information about other members without their consent. Protecting the privacy of fellow members is a shared responsibility.
For membership enquiries, questions about the community, or general information, please contact:
A staff member will respond with further information and our screening questions.
MSA is a volunteer-run community and response times may vary.