E-Smart Resources for Parents
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The Alannah and Madeline Foundation have a range of fabulous range of resources to support Australian families to build essential digital skills to develop a generation of safe and strong digital citizens who are capable and compassionate. These resources are developed to help children and young people, and the people who care for them reduce their risk of exposure to online harm and empower them to successfully and safely navigate the digital world.
Upcoming Parent Seminar
Be Connected to the Digital Safety Conversation
Connect and learn with parents, carers and industry as we explore children and young people's digital rights, wellbeing and privacy in an ever changing online world. Discover emerging perspectives, share your own, and help shape a digital world where our children and young people are safe, strong and heard.
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Time: 6.00p (AEST)
Duration: 45 minutes
Family Storytime
Patty the Potato and Glitter Glitch
Written by Fiona Wang and Annette Woods. Illustrated by Phoebe Zeng.
Join us for an exciting live Family Storytime adventure in Term 3.
Patty is a playful potato who loves her tablet almost as much as she loves gardening. After joining the Glitter Glitch app, Patty learns the importance of being mindful about sharing personal details online.
Perfect for children aged 4-12 years (Foundation - Year 6), this live Storytime session is a fun and engaging way to spark imagination, encourage healthy digital habits and is a fantastic springboard for teaching digital safety and responsibility.
Parent and carer resources will be sent 72 hours prior to the event to help you extend the learning beyond the story.
Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Time: 7.00pm (AEST)
Duration: 30 minutes
Staying Safe Online
Technology is a wonderful way for children to learn, connect and be creative, but it also comes with responsibilities. Helping children develop safe and respectful online habits is an important part of keeping them protected in today's digital world.
At school, students learn about digital citizenship and the importance of being safe, kind and responsible whenever they are online. Families play a vital role in reinforcing these messages at home.
Simple ways to support your child online:
- Keep communication open. Regularly ask your child about the games they play, the apps they use and who they interact with online.
- Set clear family expectations. Agree on screen time limits, suitable apps and where devices can be used in the home.
- Use privacy settings. Check that games, apps and social media accounts have appropriate privacy and safety settings enabled.
- Remind children never to share personal information, such as their full name, address, school, passwords or location.
- Encourage children to speak up. If something online makes them feel uncomfortable, worried or unsafe, reassure them they can always tell a trusted adult.
- Lead by example. Model respectful online behaviour and healthy screen habits as a family.
Remember, online safety isn't about knowing every app or game—it's about building trust so children feel confident asking for help when they need it.
Helpful Resources for Families
- eSafety Commissioner – Australia's leading source of advice on keeping children safe online.
- Raising Children Network – Screen Time & Digital Technology – Practical, age-appropriate advice for families.
- Common Sense Media – Reviews of apps, games and movies, plus digital parenting guides.
Working together, we can help our children enjoy the many benefits of technology while developing the skills to navigate the online world safely, confidently and respectfully.