The use of social media is constantly being brought to our attention these days. It is an area that needs constant review because of the rapid changes that occur in these apps. The e-Safety commission has stated the number of students using social media to communicate with their friends and family since the covid pandemic has increased dramatically and so has the record number of parents attending their free webinars since 2021. They have expanded their programs and dates to meet the growing demand from parents and education staff to support school communities. 

I have included a few sites we have mentioned previously in this newsletter that you may wish to revisit as parents or with the family, especially with your middle and senior students.

Young people: Pressures from Social Media

Parents & Carers eSafety guidelines

2022 Parent Webinar series 

At the following webinar you will learn about TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube and help your children stay safe online.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

This webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 8 to 13.

It will cover: 

• case studies, research and targeted advice 
• ways of supporting the young people in your life to have safe, enjoyable online experiences.

Term 3 dates (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Tuesday 16 August 7:30 to 8:30 pm

Thursday 25 August 12:30 to 1:30 pm