Tech Hub
Setting Up Safe Digital Space
Parental controls can be a useful part of your online safety approach. However, it is best they are used as part of a range of methods to keep your child safe, as they cannot be relied upon to prevent all online harm. Both abusers and children themselves can find ways around parental controls, so consider what else you can do.
Easy Ways to Help Keep Your Child Safe Online
- Talk regularly about what they enjoy doing online, and chat about ways to stay safe while having fun.
- Supervise screen time, especially for younger children. A good start is no devices in bedrooms or behind closed doors.
- Join in sometimes – play a game together, watch their favourite videos, or explore a new app as a family.
- Know their online friends – help your child understand that friends online should be people they know in real life.
- Show them how to report anything that makes them feel worried, scared, or uncomfortable.
How To Set Up Parental Controls
This video will show you how to set up parental controls for your child’s IOS device (iPad, iPhone).
Upcoming Community Tech Sessions…
Tech Strategies for Families Register your interest
Wednesday 9th Sept 10:00am – 12:00pm - Ballarat Library
Reflect on technology use in your family, considering both the challenges and opportunities.
Parenting in a world driven by technology presents a set of challenges for parents, guardians, grandparents and carers. Tech is a part of our reality, but setting boundaries around its use is not always easy.
Join other parents and carers in this workshop which:
- presents current research
- helps you reflect on tech use in your family; considering both the challenges and opportunities
- explores strategies that focus on creating a safe and healthy tech environment for your family
ThinkUKnow – eSafety for Parents Register your interest
Wednesday 10th Sept 5:30-7:00pm – Ballarat Library
ThinkUKnow is an evidence-based education program led by the Australian Federal Police, working to prevent online child sexual exploitation.
The presentation will be delivered by a local law enforcement member and an industry volunteer. The presentation is pro-technology and addresses topics including self-generated child abuse material, online grooming, sexual extortion, and importantly encourages help seeking behaviour.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about young people and the online environment, and how you can help them to be safe and responsible users of technology.
For more information, visit www.thinkuknow.org.au.
*The presentation is not suitable for children due to the topics discussed.