Upcoming Parent and Carer Information Sessions
Please see below a list of parent and carer information webinars, offered by reputable providers over the coming weeks. These webinars are free to attend and may assist parents and carers in supporting the learning and wellbeing of their child. For more information relating to these webinars, please click on the host and registration links provided.
In addition, parents and carers can access School TV at any time via their child’s school’s website, by typing ‘School TV’ in the search function (there, you will short videos, fact sheets and special reports on a variety of topics including Cyber Safety, Mental Health, Positive Parenting, School Survival, Diversity and Inclusion and Health Bodies).
March
Understanding and using parental controls to help protect your child online
Wednesday 5 March, 12.30pm -1.15pm
Parental controls can be a useful addition to the strategies you use to help protect your child online.
Parental controls can help keep children and young people by preventing access to harmful content, managing 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 use 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.
Hosted by: eSafety Commissioner
Recognising online coercive control in young people’s lives
Wednesday 11 March, 1.00pm- 1.45pm
• how technology-facilitated coercive control impacts young people
• the common red flags to watch for
• practical ways to respond and support those experiencing it.
Hosted by: eSafety Commissioner
Supporting Healthy Tech Use
Wednesday 18 March, 7.00pm-7.45pm
As your child moves into high school, the influence of peers intensifies and online 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 offers practical stratergies for navigating online friendships and connections to help minimise negative experiences.
It’s suitable for parents and carers of children in upper primary school (ages 11 to 12) and Year 7.
Hosted by: CCSP NSW and the eSafety Commissioner
Teen Mental Health Matters
Monday 23 March, 7.00pm
Co-delivered by a clinical psychologist and a youth lived experience advisor, this webinar will explore:
• Understanding mental health in adolescence, including insights from the Future Proofing Study
• What is mental health, and when to be concerned
• Key strategies to support adolescents
• Having the conversation – what to say and how to create a supportive environment
• Getting help – health professionals, online and digital support for parents and adolescents
• Promoting healthy habits – including building connections, sleep, and screen use
Hosted by: The Black Dog Institute
The Power of Play: Building Essential Early Skills
Thursday 26 March, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Play is far more than fun — it’s how children explore, experiment, and understand their world. This webinar helps families see the learning woven through every playful moment and how to support skill-building through simple activities.
By the end of this webinar, parents and carers will be able to:
- Understand why play is essential for learning and development
- Learn the different types of play and how each supports skill building
- Explore simple play ideas that promote communication, motor skills, and social skills
- Discover how to support cooperative play between children
This informative session will:
- Be led by an experienced Specialist Teacher
- Provide families with practical insights and real-life examples
- Share strategies and tools you can use at home to encourage play
- Offer reassurance, guidance, and an opportunity to ask questions
The webinar is for:
- Parents and Carers of children aged 1–7 years old wanting to support communication, social interaction, problem-solving, and early learning through meaningful play
- Parents and Carers of children who prefer solitary play or needs support joining peers
Hosted by: Koorana Child & Family Services
April
Maximising work experience outcomes for autistic young people in transition planning
Thursday 30 April, 1.00pm -2.00pm
The transition to employment can be overwhelming and confusing for many individuals. myWay Employability Plus is an online platform that offers neurodivergent individuals and their supporters a guided strengths-based process for exploring careers and setting goals. Backed by research and co-designed with autistic individuals, myWAY is based on five employability principles:
(1) person-centred planning,
(2) starting transition planning early,
(3) encouraging big dreams,
(4) having a champion on the team, and
(5) focusing on the big picture about what work offers.
Understanding the broader benefits of work – building social networks, developing skills and resources for independence in the community, and having a valued place in society – can be powerful motivators.
Work experiences aligned to strengths and interests are helpful stepping stones in transition planning to understand the big picture benefits of work. This webinar will discuss strategies to find, plan for, and support autistic young people in work experiences.
Hosted by: MyFuture
Teen Mental Health Matters
Tuesday 28 April, 7.00pm
Co-delivered by a clinical psychologist and a youth lived experience advisor, this webinar will explore:
• Understanding mental health in adolescence, including insights from the Future Proofing Study
• What is mental health, and when to be concerned
• Key strategies to support adolescents
• Having the conversation – what to say and how to create a supportive environment
• Getting help – health professionals, online and digital support for parents and adolescents
• Promoting healthy habits – including building connections, sleep, and screen use
Hosted by: The Black Dog Institute
