Click Smart. Think Sharp. Stay Safe.

Welcome back to another edition! Hopefully you have been finding the information relevant to your family needs. 

As we leave the holidays behind, some students may be asking themselves, 

‘Are parents hypocrites?’ when it comes to use of digital devices/screen time. Carley McGauran, a cyber safety presenter with Inform & Empower, wrote a very brief piece on the manner. Have a read for yourself here: 

Are parents hypocrites? Let's ask the kids... | Inform & Empower

Are you thinking ‘Is it time for us to talk about being safe online?’ The answer is YES!

Click here to learn more or keep reading for a brief overview.

eSafety collaborated with author, Jayneen Sanders, to develop a book. Jayneen is an experienced teacher, author, and mother of three. She is a passionate advocate for respectful relationships, gender equality and personal body safety education. Illustrations for the book are by Jess Racklyeft. 

You can read the online family book together or read the downloaded copy here. It’s designed to help children from age 7 explore online safety through simple, open conversations.

Every child has different levels of online experience, so it’s important to support them in having safe and positive interactions, wherever they’re at in their journey. 

The book teaches essential skills to help children stay safe, such as understanding consent, sharing responsibly, protecting personal information and recognising unsafe situations. 

As much as it is a practical and helpful tool to support you to have those important conversations at home, I do encourage parents to preview the book before sharing it with your child, so that you have knowledge of its content.

💻~ Natalie Librizzi: Digital Technology Coordinator ~💻