Parent Engagement in Child Safety - Online Safety 2022 Webinars for parents
The eSafety Commissioner provides quality resources for parents to support children to be safe online
Once again in 2022, the eSafety Commissioner will provide webinars to support parents in making sure their children are safe online.
One of the areas of interest of parents when it comes to online safety is digital literacy for their children to be aware of the signs when something isn't quite right or feels unsafe.
eSafety's parent guide to helping kids thrive online
The first webinar for Term 1 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.
eSafety’s parent guide to cyberbullying and online drama
The second 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.
Downloadable resources for parents
If you're looking for resources to support you to have conversations about online safety with your children, visit the eSafety site below where you will find downloadable resources to help you start the chat about online safety issues and strategies with your child including: