Wellbeing

Raising kids in a digital world 

Thank you to Carley and Marty for the informative webinar last night. Thank you to all those who attended the webinar last night on “Raising Kids in a Digital World 2025”. If you missed it, an email will be sent with a link for a replay. Here are some takeaways:

Algorithm dominated viewing

How algorithms used by platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and TikTok influence what users see and how they experience content. They are designed to be addictive.

3 Steps to Safer Gaming

Knowing exactly what games they play

Educate yourself 

Have a go at co-playing with your kids! 

Minimising Tech Tantrums

Transition activity (set up what the activity will be “When the screen time finishes then we will…..”

Setting an appropriate timer (when the episode is over or when they finish the level)

Consequences and follow through 

Create a Family plan (what, where, when and how much screentime).

Impacts of screen time:

Sleep MUST be prioritised

Screen time stimulates your brain

Stop use 60 mins prior to bedtime.

Messaging Considerations

Group chats

Disappearing messages

Sending nudes - Permanent

Cyberbullying - 52% teens experience cyberybulling across their lifetime. 

Grooming and abuse by online predators 

Can happen on any game or app that connects to the internet 

Can happen very quickly

Abuser can be someone known to them or a stranger

Child often doesn't know they are in danger 

Doesn't need to be physical to have a harmful impact.

3 things to tell your child today

I can help you sort any problem 

I will love you and support you no matter what has happened

I will not take your device off you if you come to me with a problem.

Trusted Adults

At OLA the students have 5 trusted adults; ensure your kids also have 5 trusted adults at home. 

Kids helpline is a great resource for all children to know about.

Check parental controls - Download  Beacon 

You're invited to join the Inform and Empower Facebook group for parents & carers:

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR FACEBOOK GROUP 

Inform and Empower Incursions

Every term the students participate in an Inform and Empower incursion. Please find the Term 2 overview of their learning for each level.

Occupational Therapy

We have no waitlist for Occupational Therapy services!

We can support you with the below supports:

• Therapeutic Interventions
• Functional Capacity Assessments & Reports
• Assistive Technology Recommendations
• Home Modifications
• And much more, reach out today to find out how we can support you!

We can service the Bayside, South, South-East and Eastern Metro Melbourne areas, and can also offer telehealth supports nationally!

We have attached a flyer for your reference and further details regarding our services. You can also check out our website here: moira.org.au/arliam/

CoolKid Psychology

PSYCHOLOGISTS WITH IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY 

CoolKid Psychology is a private clinic located in Black Rock, dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, parents, and families. Our clinic provides a comprehensive range of services, including therapy and assessments for a variety of presentations such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, learning difficulties, and behavioural differences and challenges, such as Pathological Demand Avoidance.

We are pleased to let you know we are currently accepting new clients. We have immediate availability for therapy and assessment services with our experienced psychologists. We also offer telehealth services, making our support easily accessible to families. Our skilled client support team spends time with new clients to thoroughly understand their current needs to ensure they are matched with the clinician best suited to help achieve their goals. 

Josy Reeder

Learning Diversity and Student Wellbeing Leader