Supporting healthy tech use as your child transitions into secondary school
As your child moves into high school the influence of peers intensifies and online social connections become increasingly complex, but there is plenty you can do to support them.
This 45-minute webinar explores the social pressures, peer influences, and technological challenges young people face as they transition into secondary school. It also offers practical strategies for navigating online friendships and connections to help minimise negative experiences.
Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Time: 12:30pm to 1:15pm (AEDT)
You'll learn:
- what social pressures they may be experiencing online
- how they can build digital resilience and critical reasoning
- how to talk to your young person about what they see and do online
- practical strategies for promoting positive peer interactions and help seeking behaviours.
This session is suitable for parents and carers of children in upper primary school (ages 11 to 12) and Year 7.
A trusted leader in online safety
eSafety webinars are comprehensive, parent-focused and sensitive to your experiences, providing practical tools for parents to support their children online.
eSafety is the Australian Government’s independent online safety regulator. As the world’s first government agency of its kind, we lead the way in tackling online risks, reducing harm, and shaping safer digital spaces for everyone.
Being online brings immense opportunities for your child to connect, play and learn, but technology wasn't built with children in mind, nor with safety as a goal.
Join our webinar to gain the confidence and tools to guide your child through today’s complex online world.
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How much does it cost?
eSafety webinars are free and run for 45 minutes.
Last updated: 24/11/2025