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This webinar will cover: - the benefits of gaming and how to mitigate the risks - strategies to manage gaming and overuse - where to find help and support.

The PB West Child Protection Week Challenge started as a small event last year that quickly led to the involvement of over 1000 people and organisations. It proved to be an effortless and very effective way of PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST and foremost in our minds during Child Protection Week. How does it work? Simply put, we agree to spend time each day of child protection week learning, teaching and engaging with the selected topics—1 topic per weekday. There will be…

Be an eSafe kid: privacy and security Join the eSafety Commissioner’s expert training team for our National Child Protection Week Virtual Classroom. This live event will empower students to manage their own online safety. Students will: • explore what privacy and personal information means • understanding what an online ‘stranger’ can be • develop strategies and skills to secure accounts • learn where to go for help and support The whole class participates in a live video lesson where a…

The amazing line-up of speakers for the National Child Protection Week Putting Children First webinar series promises something for everyone who has an interest in the wellbeing of children!  With more than 30 speakers (local, national & international) across five days, you'll find representatives from: FrameWorks Institute US, Institute of Child Protection Studies, NAPCAN, CoLab, Minderoo, ARACY, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Logan Together, SNAICC, Every Child Campaign, Families Australia, Department of Social Services, and US & UK Universities, as well…

Join us to hear and learn about the outcomes of this evidence-based case management model of:  Supporting, observing and celebrating improvements in CALD children safety  Unlocking difficult conversations on child protection concerns whilst working with CALD families  Understanding cultural norms  Finding strategies to encoring and supporting Positive Parenting amongst different cultures  Finding and utilising positive family bonds between various cultures  Bringing it all together - Connect theory and practice – Discover, Design, Deliver, Observe,…

Taking a look at TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube Join the eSafety Commissioner’s expert education and training team for our National Child Protection Week parent/carer webinars. This live webinar (no cost), focuses on popular apps used by young people. It will include case studies, research, and targeted advice so you can support the young people in your life to have safe, enjoyable online experiences. Tuesday 8 September 12:30 pm Wednesday 9 September 7:30 pm Thursday 10 September 12:30 pm

Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson (ABCSL) is an annual initiative of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation which provides a ready-made evidence-based personal safety lesson. The content, which is is broadcast online for free, is age-appropriate, gentle and empowering. In 2020, the Daniel Morcombe Foundation is producing two iterations of ABCSL. The first, for children aged 8-12 has been broadcast to a record number of schools. The second edition, going live during National Child Protection Week, is designed for children aged 4-7.…

This free introductory workshop will provide an overview of FASD and strategies to help support individuals and their families.The course content will include: - Description of FASD and the diagnostic process - Impacts and challenges for individuals and families living with FASD - Strategies for support and learning - FASD and the NDIS Please note this is a LIVE webinar which will not be recorded. Please only register for the event if you are available to attend live on the…

Children’s Week Council of Australia is thrilled to host a national conversation with incoming National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, on Wednesday 28 October 2020 at 3pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). This year the theme for Children’s Week is: UNCRC Article 15: Children have the right to meet together and join groups and organisations as long as it does not stop other people from enjoying their rights. In exercising their rights, children have the responsibility to respect the rights, freedom and reputations of…

This Safer Internet Day 2021 webinar will look at how parents and carers can support young people to have safe and respectful online relationships and what to do if things go wrong. It will cover: starting conversations with your child about their online friendships and positive ways to deal with changing relationships understanding the rights, laws and community expectations that govern social media use where to seek help if your child is involved in a cyberbullying incident. The webinar will include case studies, research…

Online harmful sexual behaviours, misinformation and emerging technologies About the module This module, developed in 2021, provides evidence-based, targeted advice about online harmful sexual behaviours, misinformation and emerging technologies. The module includes 90 minutes of professional learning through live webinar participation, the completion of 30 minutes of readings, and an assessment. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate for 2 hours of professional learning. ACT teachers will receive TQI accreditation. Audience This professional learning is aimed at primary and secondary teachers, counsellors, psychologists and…