From Alison Dietrich

Keeping Kids Safe Online: Resources and Guidelines for Families

As our children spend more time online for learning, entertainment and social connection, ensuring their safety in the digital world has never been more important. Fortunately, the eSafety Commissioner offers many resources to help families navigate the online landscape. 

The official website – www.esafety.gov.au – provides practical tips, expert advice and age-appropriate guidance on topics such as online gaming, cyberbullying, social media use and managing screen time.

One of the site’s most valuable features is its eSafety Parents section, where free webinars, conversation starters, and step-by-step guides to setting up parental controls are available. Whether you want to understand new apps or teach your child how to stay safe online, these tools are an excellent starting point.

We urge all parents and carers to actively monitor their child's social media activity. As part of recent legislative changes, age-restricted social media platforms are now required to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 from creating accounts. This means platforms are introducing stricter age-assurance measures, including age verification trials.

We encourage all families to review these new guidelines, which are detailed in the Australian Government’s fact sheet, available here: 👉 Social Media Minimum Age and Age Assurance Trial Fact Sheet

In addition to these resources, we are committed to supporting students' online safety through our school programs, which include lessons on cyber safety, digital wellbeing and responsible online behaviour.

By staying informed and working together, we can help our students develop the skills and awareness needed to thrive safely in the digital world. Visit eSafety.gov.au today to explore the full range of support available.

Important Reminders for Our Community:

• Tulloh Street Crossing: 

We would like to remind all students, parents, and carers to use the designated pedestrian crossing on Tulloh Street when arriving at or leaving the College.

We have observed an increasing number of people crossing the road at unsafe points, putting pedestrians and drivers at risk. The designated crossing is there to protect everyone, particularly our students and we ask for your cooperation in using it at all times.

Our highest priority is the safety of our school community, and we rely on everyone’s commitment to making safe choices. Please take a moment to speak with your child about the importance of road safety and setting a positive example by always using the crossing.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe school environment for our children.

Alison Dietrich

Deputy Principal 

Wellbeing