Free education and training webinars about online safety for parents and carers.
The eSafety Commissioner has an expert team dedicated to providing education and training for the Australian community.
During the month of November eSafety is offering two live and interactive webinars for parents and carers that address the intersection of “Digital Tech and Mental Health” and “Managing Online Gaming” concerns many parents and carers across Australia have experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
These webinars are designed to provide parents and carers with the knowledge, skills and tools to help their children navigate the online world safely and confidently.
Webinar 1: eSafety parent guide to digital technologies and mental health
Designed for parents and carers of young people aged between 10-18, this webinar will cover:
- what do to about accidental exposure to content about suicide, self-harm or eating disorders
- using games, apps, and social media to support mental wellbeing
- the pros and cons of digital mental health platforms, and
- strategies for young people to support friends online.
You can register for the webinar via: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8245460212320493072
Webinar 2: eSafety’s parent guide to online gaming
Designed for parents and carers of young people aged 8-13 this webinar will cover:
- eSafety’s State of Play research
- the games young people are using and how they are engaging with them
- the benefits of gaming and how to mitigate risks, and
- practical strategies to use at home and where to find help and support if things go wrong.
You can register for the webinar via: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/224257905834791949
To view the full list of eSafety education and training offerings visit their website at: https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/our-programs/training
