Upcoming parent and carer information sessions and webinars
Please see below a list of parent and carer information webinars, offered by reputable providers over the coming weeks and months. These sessions are free to attend and may assist parents and carers in supporting the learning and wellbeing of their child. For more information relating to each, please click on the host and registration links provided.
May
The trust trap: navigating friendships, pressure and manipulation online
Thursday 28 May, 12.30pm- 1.15pm
Children and young people experience subtle forms of online manipulation that can shape their friendships, identity and wellbeing.
Behaviours like exclusion, controlling dynamics, and emotionally loaded “just joking” interactions are common and may be difficult to spot. This webinar unpacks online manipulative behaviours and harmful friendships dynamics.
This webinar is also designed for parents and carers to watch alongside their teen, supporting a shared understanding of these behaviours and encouraging meaningful conversations at home.
In this webinar parents, carers and teens will:
• learn the common signs of online manipulation and understand the challenges young people face with friendships online
• understand the common harmful friendship dynamics and why young people may may feel trapped, responsible or unable to set boundaries
• gain simple, practical strategies to start supportive conversations, help their child set healthy online boundaries and feel safer navigating digital friendships.
Hosted by: eSafety Commissioner
June
How AI is influencing new online risks for children and young people
Wednesday 3 June, 12.30pm- 1.15pm
AI (generative artificial intelligence) is built into many of the apps, games and services we use. While these tools can offer positive experiences, they also bring new risks, especially for children and young people.
Understanding what these risks look like, how to reduce them, and what to do if something goes wrong is important for anyone supporting children and young people.
This 45-minute webinar for parents and carers will cover these areas:
- The types of AI-related risks your child may come across in their everyday online activities, including AI companion chatbots, deepfakes, AI influencers, and AI-facilitated cyberbullying and other online-harassment related risks.
- How these technologies can affect your child’s safety, privacy, development, and mental and social wellbeing.
- Practical, easy-to-use strategies and resources to help you guide and support your child, including what to do if something goes wrong and where to seek help.
Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.
Hosted by: eSafety Commissioner
Navigating screen time: tools for today’s families
Wednesday 17 June, 12.30pm- 1.15pm
The webinar offers realistic and practical approaches to strengthen digital skills, encourage open conversations, and make screen time more positive and predictable for the whole family.
It is suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and lower secondary school and will cover:
- what quality screen time looks like
- how to create balanced family routines
- ways to manage boredom and transitions
- strategies to support children’s wellbeing at different ages and stages.
Hosted by: eSafety Commissioner
The trust trap: navigating friendships, pressure and manipulation online
Tuesday 23 June, 5.30pm- 6.15pm
Children and young people experience subtle forms of online manipulation that can shape their friendships, identity and wellbeing.
Behaviours like exclusion, controlling dynamics, and emotionally loaded “just joking” interactions are common and may be difficult to spot. This webinar unpacks online manipulative behaviours and harmful friendships dynamics.
This webinar is also designed for parents and carers to watch alongside their teen, supporting a shared understanding of these behaviours and encouraging meaningful conversations at home.
In this webinar parents, carers and teens will:
• learn the common signs of online manipulation and understand the challenges young people face with friendships online
• understand the common harmful friendship dynamics and why young people may may feel trapped, responsible or unable to set boundaries
• gain simple, practical strategies to start supportive conversations, help their child set healthy online boundaries and feel safer navigating digital friendships.
Hosted by: eSafety Commissioner
