05 Feb 2020
With the Safer Internet Day fast approaching, here is some information on FREE WEBINARS for parents and carers of young people, which are being run by the eSafety Office.
These webinars are convenient for parents and carers who are not able to make it to one of the Safer Internet Day cyber safety presentations at PCYC clubs across NSW due to work, childcare, or other prior commitments.
There are two webinar topics:
1. Helping Kids Thrive Online - suitable for parents and carers of young people aged 5-12 years old.
- ideas to start the chat about harmful content, contact with strangers and online bullying
- strategies for addressing common digital parenting challenges
- skills that young people need to protect themselves online
- how to get help if things go wrong
Webinar Times:
- Wednesday 12 February 2020, 8pm to 9pm (AEDT)
- Friday 14 February 2020, 12pm to 1pm (AEDT)
2. Tech, Teens and Time Online - suitable for parents and carers of young people aged 12-18 years old.
- ideas to start the chat about harmful content, relationships and online harassment
- strategies for addressing common digital parenting challenges
- online wellbeing strategies for teens
- how to get help if things go wrong
Webinar Times:
- Tuesday 11 February 2020, 8pm to 9pm (AEDT)
- Wednesday 12 February 2020, 1:30pm to 2:30pm (AEDT)
All sessions will be delivered by eSafety expert Greg Gebhart and parents will need to register by logging onto the eSafety webpage - https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars