Wellbeing 

ESafety Commissioner Website

The ESafety Commissioner website is a great resource for both educators and parents to

 assist in understanding online platforms and helping students deal with varying situations online.

This term they have been presenting webinars on a range of topics. These include:

eSafety's parent guide to digital technologies and mental health

This Term 4 webinar will provide parents and carers with strategies to help young people and their mental health when they are online.

It is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 10–18.

It will cover:

• what do to about accidental exposure to content about suicide, self-harm or eating disorders
• using games, apps and social media to support mental wellbeing
• the pros and cons of digital mental health platforms
• strategies for young people to support friends online.

eSafety’s parent guide to online gaming

This Term 4 webinar will provide parents and carers with an understanding of the benefits and risks of online gaming. 

It is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 8–13.

It will cover: 

• eSafety’s State of play research 
• the games young people are using and how they are engaging with them 
• the benefits of gaming and how to mitigate risks
• practical strategies to use at home and where to find help and support if things go wrong.

There are still a few Webinars this term. Here is the link to the website if you are interested in registering: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars