Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong eNewsletter

eSafety Commission Parent and Carer Webinars

The eSafety Commission has newly launched Parent and Carer webinars for Term 1 2023. These could be worth sharing with your school communities.

eSafety 101: how eSafety can help you (30min)

Setting your child up for success online (30min)

This 30-minute webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.

It will cover:

who we are
what you can report to eSafety
helpful advice and resources for parents and carers.

Term 1 dates (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)

21 March 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm

This 30-minute webinar is designed for parents and carers of children in primary school.

It will cover:

age-appropriate expectations and boundaries
online risks and strategies to keep your children safe
where to find support for you and your child when things go wrong.

Term 1 dates (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)

28 February 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm

14 March 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm

Getting the most out of gaming

(45min)

Navigating online friendships

(30min)

This 45-minute webinar provides families with strategies for supporting children and young people to have safe, positive experiences when playing games online. It is designed for parents and carers of children aged 7 to 14.

It will cover:

when gaming can be beneficial and strategies to promote better in-game experiences
how to keep children safe online – using safety and privacy settings in games and platforms
strategies to promote more balanced gaming and how to create smoother transitions from game-play to other activities
the key online risks and where to find help for things like bullying and harassment in games.

Term 1 dates (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)

14 March 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm

This 30-minute webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people in secondary school.

It will cover:

how to support young people to have safe and respectful online relationships
what to do when something happens at school and ends up on social media or private messaging apps
how to report to social media platforms and eSafety.

Term 1 dates (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)

29 March 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm