There are many excellent resources available for parents to help support their child's safe use of technology at home.
One particular resource is the eSafety website produced by the Australian Government. This website contains useful information for parents about the big issues currently facing children, including cyberbullying, time online and gaming. The skills and advice section of the website features practical steps parents can take to help their children develop good digital habits, online safety basics, protecting your child's privacy online and resources to equip parents for having difficult conversations with their children about tricky subjects.
The eSafety Guide provides helpful information about the latest apps, games and social media that are popular with children, along with information about how to protect personal details when using these platforms and instructions on how to report inappropriate content. By being familiar with the latest platforms children are using, parents can be better aware of the way their children are using technology to interact online.
Having good boundaries in place will help to support your child's safe and healthy use of technology. We encourage all parents to make use of these resources.
Mrs Megan Bennett
Director of ICT
