Webinars for parents and carers

It’s not always easy to spot when a relationship becomes controlling, especially for young people. Coercive control is a pattern of abusive behaviours that uses manipulation, monitoring, surveillance, pressure, and fear to limit someone’s freedom and independence. When technology is involved it is called tech-based coercive control, and it can be even harder to recognise.

This 45-minute webinar will explore:

• how technology-based coercive control impacts young people
• the red flags to watch for
• practical ways to respond and support young people experiencing it.

It’s suitable for parents and carers of young people in upper primary and secondary school.

Term 3 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 6 August, 12.30pm

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Parental controls can be a useful addition to the strategies you use to help protect your child online. Parental controls can help protect children and young people by preventing access to harmful content, as well as helping manage time spent online and who they communicate with.
Join us at this 45-minute webinar to find out about:

• the types of parental controls available and how to set them for your child’s safety including smart devices, in apps, gaming platforms and computers
• using parental controls with other online safety strategies to help your child build digital and critical skills to have safer experiences online.

It’s suitable for parents and carers of children in primary school.

Term 2 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 3 June, 3.30pm

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eSafety has a range of programs and resources that can help parents and carers build knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safer online experiences.

This 30-minute webinar introduces:

• eSafety resources designed to help you start the conversation about online safety with your child
• how to help children and young people thrive online with 5 top tips to keep your family safe online
• how the eSafety Commissioner can help parents, children and young people that are experiencing online harms.

It’s suitable for parents and carers of children and young people in primary and secondary school.

Term 2 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 21 May, 12.30pm

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Sexual extortion or ‘sextortion’ is a form of blackmail where someone threatens to share a nude or sexual image or video of a person unless their demands are met.

Sexual extortion is a serious, growing online concern, especially for young people. But what exactly is it? What conversations may help prevent it and how can you support your child if they’re targeted?

This 30-minute webinar will explain:

• what sexual extortion is
• the impacts and potential harms sexual extortion may have on young people
• strategies to support young people who may experience sexual extortion, including how to respond and access support; and how to encourage safer and more positive online interactions.

It’s suitable for parents and carers of young people in upper primary and secondary school.

Term 2 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 28 May, 12.30pm
• 18 June, 12.30pm

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For boys and young men, the internet can be a place where they seek connection, validation and guidance as they explore what it means to be a man today. However, it also exposes them to risks like harmful content, online exploitation and the growing influence of misogynistic ideologies.

This 45-minute webinar will help parents understand:

• the social and cultural influences shaping boys and young men
• how boys engage online, build relationships and how they may be vulnerable to manipulation or exploitation
• the impact of social media, gaming, and influencers on their attitudes, behaviours and sense of identity.

This presentation will share practical strategies to build critical thinking, challenge harmful narratives, and create open conversations that empower boys and young men to navigate the online world safely and respectfully.

Term 2 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 27 May, 12.30pm
• 30 July, 12.30pm

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