Cyber Safety Parent & Carer Webinars

Dear parents and carers,

 

The eSafety Commissioner is running webinars for parents and carers. These webinars are live and run by experts with the aim to give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe online experiences. The webinars are free to attend.

 

Each month, eSafety will present either a new webinar topic or a video with simple tips to keep young people safe online.

 

Please find attached the 2022 schedule.


There are two topics that are being presented in Term 1:

  • eSafety's parent guide to helping kids thrive online 
  • eSafety’s parent guide to cyberbullying and online drama

eSafety's parent guide to helping kids thrive online

This Term 1 webinar in 2022 offers tips about how to support young people to socialise, learn and have fun online safely. It explains how to access information, use technology safely and navigate new online platforms. 

 

The presentation is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 5 to 12 years old. It will cover:

  • how to talk to young people about online risks on different social media platforms and games 
  • how to help young people develop skills to protect themselves when they are online
  • where to go for help if things go wrong and how to access mental health support and information through eSafety.  

The dates and times for this webinar are:

  • Wednesday 23 February 7.30 to 8.30 pm

    You can register here

eSafety’s parent guide to cyberbullying and online drama

This Term 1 webinar will provide parents and carers with the tools to support young people to have safe and respectful online relationships. It will also offer advice about what to do when things go wrong. 

 

It is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 11 to 18 years old. It will cover:  

  • starting conversations with your child about their online friendships and positive ways to deal with changing relationships
  • understanding the rights, laws and community expectations that govern social media use
  • where to seek help if your child is involved in a cyberbullying incident.

The dates and times for this webinar are:

  • Thursday 10 March 12.30 to 1.30 pm
  • Tuesday 15 March 12.30 to 1.30 pm
  • Wednesday 23 March 7.30 to 8.30 pm 

    You can register here

If you have any questions or would like further information please get in touch.

 

Kind regards,

Nick Hoare

Digital Technology Leader

nhoare@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au