WELLBEING | Update

FREE webinar - 29 October 2025

Helping teens thrive online

For young people, screens are a central part of life, shaping how they learn, connect, and relax. However, technology use can also bring challenges for wellbeing, leaving parents and teachers wondering how to best guide teens through the digital world.

Join us for a free webinar bringing together researchers, educators, and parents. Together, we will unpack the latest insights on teens and technology, explore both the risks and opportunities, and share practical strategies carers and parents can use alongside each other to support healthy digital habits.

Our expert panel:

• Facilitator: Dr Kristine Kafer – Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychology Content Developer & Facilitator at Black Dog Institute

• Speaker: Atia Fatimah – Psychologist and PhD candidate at Black Dog Institute

• Speaker: Dr Lyndsay Brown – Senior Researcher Officer at Black Dog Institute

Panellist: Kayla Grant – School Teacher & Wellbeing Advisor

Details:

When? Wednesday, 29 October, 4:00pm - 4:45pm (AEDT)

Who's it for? Parents, Carers and Teachers of high-school students

Where? Online (Zoom)

How long does it go for?  45 minutes

Cost? Free

Helping families stay safer online

Do you want to feel more confident in supporting your children to have safer online experiences? eSafety's live webinars give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to help understand and navigate the online world.  

Past attendees have found these webinars incredibly helpful:  

“Loved it. Gave me the much-needed knowledge on algorithms for my kids.” 

“It was terrific, very practical and positive.” 

“Useful information to help parents understand teens and technology.” 

See our schedule of upcoming live webinars.

Algorithms and adolescents: The rewards and risks of recommender systems for young people

Wednesday 15 October, 3:30-4:15pm AEDT Find out more

AI-assisted image-based abuse: Navigating the deepfake threat

Tuesday 21 October, 12:00-12:45pm AEDT Find out more

The changing face of cyberbullying: Protecting your child in 2025

Wednesday 29 October, 12:30-1:15pm AEDT Find out more

Understanding and using parental controls to help protect your child online

Thursday 6 November, 12:30-1:15pm AEDT Find out more

Supporting healthy tech use as your child transitions into secondary school

Tuesday 18 November, 12:30-1:15pm AEDT Find out more 

What parents and carers need to know

As a parent or carer, you play a key role in helping your child manage their personal information, online identity, and the content they share. 

Thinking of posting a photo of your child? It’s worth pausing to consider what might be revealed. Photos and videos can unintentionally share more than you realise - like school uniforms, locations, or daily routines. 

Here are a few simple ways to protect your child’s privacy online

Created by youth, shared by you

The Digital Landscape is our newest quarterly resource, developed by the eSafety Youth Council. It offers insights into what’s happening in the online world, along with practical tips and tools that young people find helpful. 

We encourage you to explore it with the young people in your life and use it as a conversation starter to build safer digital habits together – making online safety a part of everyday conversation. 

The Wellbeing Team at Frankston High School are always available to support students.

Students are encouraged to self-refer and consultations are confidential.

OUR WELLBEING TEAM