Webinars for parents and carers

It’s not always easy to spot when a relationship becomes controlling, especially for young people. This 45-minute webinar explores how tech can be used to control, the red flags to watch out for and how to support young people experiencing it. It’s suitable for parents and carers of upper primary and high school students.

Term 3 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 6 August, 12.30pm

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AI chatbots and companions that act like friends or partners are becoming more common – but they can be risky to children and young people. This 45-minute webinar explores what AI companions are, the risks to look out for and how to talk to your child about them. It’s suitable for parents and carers of upper primary and high school students.

Term 3 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 28 August, 12.30pm
• 11 September, 1.00pm

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AI tools are evolving fast – and some are being misused in ways that can harm or exploit children and young people, including through the creation of deepfakes and digitally altered images. This 45-minute webinar covers how these technologies are being used, their impact and how to support and protect your child. It’s suitable for parents and carers of upper primary and high school students.

Term 3 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 21 August, 12.30pm

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Cyberbullying is evolving, with the use of AI-powered tactics, coded emoji language, and the covert manipulation that many adults may miss. This 45-minute webinar helps parents spot the signs, build support at home and guide children on how to respond and stay safe. It’s suitable for parents and carers of primary and high school students.

Term 3 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 5 August at 12.30pm

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Parental controls can be a useful addition to the strategies you use to help protect your child online. This 45-minute webinar covers the types of controls available, and how to use them alongside other online safety measures. It’s suitable for parents and carers of primary and high school students.

Term 3 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 2 September, 3.30pm

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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 – and it’s a growing concern for young people. This 45-minute webinar explains what sextortion is, the potential harms for young people and how to support young people if they have been targeted. It’s suitable for parents and carers of upper primary and high school students.

Term 2 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 18 June, 12.30pm

Term 3 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 9 September, 12.00pm

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For boys and young men, the internet can be a place where they seek connection, validation, and guidance. However, they can also be exposed to harmful content, online exploitation and misogynistic ideologies. This 45-minute webinar explores the social and cultural influences shaping bots today, how they engage online and how to support them with open conversations and critical thinking.

Term 3 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

• 30 July, 12.30pm

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