Click Smart. Think Sharp. Stay Safe.
Why have we signed up with Inform and Empower?
St Augustine’s partnered with Inform and Empower to continue strengthening students’ understanding of how to live responsibly and safely in the digital world.
As an eSmart school, we already place a strong focus on teaching students to be safe, respectful and responsible when using technology. The Inform and Empower program helps build on this work by providing engaging, age-appropriate sessions that support our students in developing the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the online world confidently.
By continuing to prioritise programs like Inform and Empower, we are helping our students develop the skills they need to be safe, responsible and empowered digital citizens both at school and at home.
Hear for yourselves why we chose to sign up! SM Vid for Schools.mp4
Is it time to do a ‘Tech Check’ with your child?
Use the three tech check steps (Study, Seek and Switch) released from Inform & Empower to help your child/children's relationship with technology.
Read more at: “Let’s do a Tech Check!” Helping young people reflect on their relationship with technology
Need some support in monitoring safe online gaming?
Many games allow children to connect online, chat with others and make in-game purchases. To support safe gaming, parents and carers are encouraged to set up devices with safety settings, use parental controls and choose age-appropriate games.
Creating family rules about when and where games can be played, who children can communicate with and limits on screen time can help build healthy gaming habits. It is also important to talk with children about protecting personal information online and encouraging them to seek help from a trusted adult if something online makes them uncomfortable.
Before downloading a game, families are encouraged to check age ratings, read reviews and explore the game’s features to ensure it is suitable.
If any problems occur while gaming online, parents and carers can report concerns through the gaming platform or seek support from the eSafety Commissioner. More information can be found at How to set up and choose games safely | eSafety Commissioner
Free Term 2 e-Safety webinars for parents and carers
(Sign up at: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars )
If you have not already done so, please consider subscribing to the E-Safety Commissioner Newsletter to keep up to date with online safety, including gaming news.
💡Do you want to know more about how to start the chat about online safety issues and strategies with your child? 💡
Head to the e-Safety commissioner parent page https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/resources In the meantime, check out the informative read on: 5 tips to keep your family safe online.pdf
Head to Inform & Empower’s Parent Resource Hub https://www.informandempower.com.au/resource-hub In the meantime, check out the informative read at: https://www.informandempower.com.au/post/what-is-the-1-thing-to-help-keep-your-children-safe-online
💻~ Natalie Librizzi: Digital Technology Coordinator ~💻