Wominjeka Everyone,

Heading into the summer holidays, we’re mindful of the fact that children will likely be having some extra screen time. Movies and games can be a fun way to relax, but it can also be difficult to manage internet usage and safety. The internet can be a difficult thing to navigate and unfortunately, there is a lot of content out there that may appear to be for kids but is not. As you may have seen in the news, from next year social media will be banned for children under 16 in Australia. Although this will help eliminate some dangers online, it is still important for adults to stay educated and vigilant of their children's technology usage, as sadly it is impossible to fully eradicate the dangers. We have complied some resources surrounding cyber safety facts and tips to help you keep your child safe this summer. We strongly encourage you to use the conversation starters to open a dialogue with your child as, although it can be difficult to prevent them seeing something that could make them feel uncomfortable or unsafe, it is crucial they know what to do if something does go wrong.

These things can be confronting, so we are here to support you. Please reach out if you need help, or contact Parentline on 13 22 89 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. We hope that you and your children have a safe and happy summer. ☀️

Resource links:

https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/sites/default/files/2024-06/TUK_conversation_cards_web.pdf

Conversation cards to help start a conversation with children

https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/sites/default/files/2024-06/TUK_advice_sheet_web_0.pdf

Online safety conversation advise sheet

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/protecting-children-from-sexual-abuse-online/talking-with-0-to-12

Talking to your child about online sexual abuse

https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide

The e-safety guide (information about different popular apps)

https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-01/2671%20-%20AFP%20-%20TUK%20-%20Technology%20-%20Update_V3.pdf

Young people and technology fact sheet

https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-10/Fact%20sheet%20Staying%20safe%20%28Easy%20English%29.pdf

Staying safe online fact sheet

https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-10/Fact%20sheet%20Preventing%20online%20child%20sexual%20exploitation.pdf

Thanks,

Good chats

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Bookings for 2025 now open:

If your child is already enrolled in OSHC, do not create another enrolment. However, if you need a permanent booking for 2025, you need to email to oshc.brunswick.nw.ps@education.vic.gov.au the days and the sessions (Before or After School Care) that you may need.

If you are new to OSHC and you need to enroll your child, please click the below link:

https://www.brunswicknwps.vic.edu.au/page/183/Register-for-OSHC

2. School Holiday Program:

Just a reminder that our next school holiday program will be in April 2025.

BNWPS OSHC will not run a school holiday program during summer 2025.

3. Accounts/Statement - CCS

Please check your statement regularly. Make sure that your CCS is applied and your direct debit transactions are going through successfully (insufficient funds or change of credit card details, i.e. expiring date).

If you have any issues please contact Bernadetta.

Program for this week:

Moments from Last week Program

OSHC Team wish you all a Safe Greeting Season.

‘Till 2025

OSHC Team

The Nor'Wester

BNWPS is committed to Child Safe Standards and prevention of child abuse

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