Student Wellbeing
Social Media
As we know, social media has many benefits but also has a number of disadvantages and risks. In accordance to the DET guidelines, staff at Concord School have become increasingly concerned by the risks that some social media communications present for our students.
DET have taken a clear stance that students do not access their phone during school hours, or only do so with adult supervision. We provide cyber-safety education to all students and provide individual guidance and counselling to many students around this issue, however we cannot do this alone. I urge you as a parent or carer to monitor closely the communications your child is having online and provide supervision and/or restricted access to social media.
The tragedy that happened to “The Face of Akubra” 14 year old Dolly Everett, who was subjected to online bullying and took her own life last year, has been widely publicised. The website www.dollysdream.org.au has some excellent resources to help students, parents and carers. One suggestion is to “Set up parental controls. Monitor your child’s online activities, both formally and informally. Install software or apps on their laptop, tablet or phone and routinely and randomly check their devices to see what they are doing – at least until you’re sure they can be trusted.”
I urge you as a parent or carer to ensure that your teenager is given the guidance they need.
Other resources that may help you manage this situation:
• www.kidshelp.com.au/teens/issues/cyberbullying
• www.esafety.gov.au/complaints-and-reporting/cyberbullying-complaints/i-want-to-report-cyberbullying
• https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/WhatIsBullying/FactsAndFigures/Pages/FAQs-Students.aspx
Internet safety apps
• https://www.familyzone.com/au/#fzvideos/0/
• https://www.parents.com/kids/safety/internet/best-apps-prevent-cyberbullying/
Please contact me if you require further support or information.
Parent Support
The eSafety Commissioner is offering early access to three webinars on eSafety’s
parent’s guide to ONLINE GAMING – no cost.
This webinar will cover:
- the benefits of gaming and how to mitigate the risks
- strategies to manage gaming and overuse
- where to find help and support.
Session days and times
- Monday 22 June: 7.30 – 8.30pm AEST
- Thursday 25 June: 12.30 – 1.30pm AEST
- Thursday 25 June: 7.30 – 8.30pm AEST
About the eSafety Commissioner - The eSafety Commissioner works to safeguard Australians at risk from online harms and to promote safer, more positive online experiences. eSafety leads and coordinates the online safety efforts of government, industry and the not-for-profit community in Australia.
About the presenter Greg Gebhart - Join one of Australia’s leading online safety presenters. He has provided presentations and webinars to more than 800,000 participants at state, national and international online safety events.
Refer a friend! Feel free to send this email onto friends, family, colleagues, and your school network.
We encourage you to use a personal laptop/PC or mobile device when accessing this webinar. Please refer to the FAQ’s attached for more information.
Don’t miss out - spaces per session are limited.
Look forward to seeing you online.
Outreach Team
The eSafety Commissioner
Bronwyn Hart
Acting Assistant Principal
Wellbeing