Webinars from the eSafety Commissioner
Navigating screen time: tools for today’s families
This 45-minute webinar:
- explores 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.
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.
Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and lower secondary school.
29 April 2026, 12:30pm
17 June 2026, 12.30pm
Exploring the online experiences of boys and young men
For boys and young men, the internet can be a place where they seek connection, validation and guidance as they explore what it means to be a man today. However, it also exposes them to risks like harmful content, online exploitation and the growing influence of misogynistic ideologies.
This 45-minute webinar will help parents and carers understand:
- social and cultural influences shaping boys and young men
- how boys engage online, build relationships and how they may be vulnerable to manipulation or exploitation
- the impact of social media, gaming, and influencers on their attitudes, behaviours and sense of identity.
30 April 2026, 12:30pm
How AI is influencing new online risks for children and young people
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.
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.
- 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.
7 May 2026, 12.30pm
3 June 2026, 12.30pm
Online safety resources
Sexual abuse online can happen to anyone
Parents and carers are the first line of defence in protecting their child from sexual abuse online. The eSafety Commissioner's Protecting children from sexual abuse online provides videos, posters, things to watch out for and how to report.
How to keep safe online
Keeping your children safe online can be a challenge. Watch this video recording of a panel discussion to learn how you can use technology to create a safe online environment for them.
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Transcript - how to keep your children safe online (PDF 202.9KB)Online safety for people with disabilities
Young people with communication disabilities, cognitive impairment and low literacy levels are disproportionately at risk of online abuse, cyberbullying and scams. Guidelines and easy read resources from Scope can help families.
Talk with your teenager
Support your 13-18 year old child's healthy development by talking with them openly and answering their questions honestly. Have conversations about online risks, including child sexual abuse online.
Keeping safe online
Check out the online safety resources for parents and carers. You will find videos, articles, research reports, self-help guides and picture books.
Mikki vs the World
Mikki and her assistant Jez call upon their team of experts to help break down some big issues. This ABC TV series is relevant for pre-teens to teens and their families.
Watch the episodes on ABC iview
First Nations resources
The internet provides a wealth of positive experiences, however, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and young people are more likely to be exposed to a range of online harms, including hate speech, discrimination and bullying.
The eSafety Commissioner's Cool, beautiful, strange and scary research report explores the online experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and considers the digital parenting practices of their parents and caregivers.
Get tips on thinking before you share online, protect yourself, and how to seek help if something goes wrong.
Free and easy-to-use app with step-by-step instructions and videos to help your mob get online and stay safe.
Learn how to keep your family safe and well online and report tech abuse.
Protect your information and secure your devices
Cyber Security NSW provides advice on managing phishing, multi-factor authentication, software updates, identity protection, securing home Wi-Fi, and others.
Keep your devices secure and protect your personal information.
Use a stronger line of defence with a double lock on your accounts.
Advice on protecting your data and devices when at home, at work, or in public.
Device management for families
Privacy overview for Apple devices (PDF 4.37MB) - an overview of Apple products used by your child at school and their built-in privacy protections.
Microsoft help video on updating Windows - learn why and how you should regularly update your computer.
Windows Security to protect your computer against viruses - Learn how you can customise the features included with Windows 10.
Manage your child’s Chromebook account - Learn how to use Family Link to manage your child's Google account, you can let them sign in to some Google services on their Chromebook.
You can also use the Family Link app to choose what websites your child can access using Chrome, supervise your child's app usage, and more.
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