Understanding and using parental controls to help protect your child online
Learn how parental controls can be used to prevent children accessing harmful content, manage time spent online and who they communicate with.
In this 45-minute webinar, we’ll explore how parental controls can be used alongside other online safety strategies to protect your child online.
Date: Tuesday 2 September
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm (AEST)
You’ll learn:
- the types of parental controls available – including on smart devices, in gaming platforms and on apps
- how they can help prevent children accessing harmful content
- how to use them to complement other online safety strategies.
This session is suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.
A trusted leader in online safety
eSafety webinars are comprehensive, parent-focused and sensitive to your experiences, providing practical tools for you to support your 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.
What parents are saying about eSafety webinars
‘I left feeling empowered and confident in trying parental controls with my son. Loved it!’
‘I was very happy and surprised. Just the right length of time, very good presenter.’
‘Excellent practical session. Well done. Thank you for sharing.’
How much does it cost?
eSafety webinars are free and run for 45 minutes.
Last updated: 19/06/2025