Upcoming Parent and Carer Information Sessions
Please see below a list of parent and carer information webinars, offered by reputable providers over the coming weeks. These webinars are free to attend and may assist parents and carers in supporting the learning and wellbeing of their child. For more information relating to these webinars, please click on the host and registration links provided.
In addition, parents and carers can access School TV at any time via their child’s school’s website, by typing ‘School TV’ in the search function (there, you will short videos, fact sheets and special reports on a variety of topics including Cyber Safety, Mental Health, Positive Parenting, School Survival, Diversity and Inclusion and Health Bodies).
November
Supporting healthy tech use as your child transitions into secondary school
Tuesday 18 November, 12.30pm – 1.15pmÂ
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Social media age restrictions explained – a guide for parents and carers
Wednesday 19 November, 7.00pm Â
From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account. Join our information session to understand the changes.
This webinar will help parents and carers understand the upcoming changes to social media access for children under 16.
Join our information session to:
• understand the purpose of the new age restrictions and how they aim to protect young Australians
• understand which platforms will require users to be 16+ and what platforms they can still access
• get tips and resources to support your child’s online safety and wellbeing through the transition.
Parents and carers will gain:
• a clear understanding of the new rules and their implications
• confidence in guiding their child through these changes
• access to trusted resources to support safe and positive online engagement.
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Preparing young people for social media age restrictions
Wednesday 19 November, 11.00am Â
In this webinar Brett Lee, former Child Exploitation detective and now an internet safety expert, will provide an overview of the social media age restriction changes coming into effect next month, explore how these changes are likely to affect young people, and outline steps those who support them can take to assist them and their families to prepare, and offer practical strategies and tips for navigating the transition and beyond.
What you’ll gain:
- Certificate of completion which may be used to demonstrate professional development
- An overview of changes coming into effect on 10th December
- An understanding of how these changes will effect youth
- Steps educators and families should put in place in anticipation of the changes
- Insights for how to tackle harms thoughtfully moving forward
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Social media age restrictions explained – a guide for parents and carers
Thursday 20 November, 12.30pmÂ
From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account. Join our information session to understand the changes.
This webinar will help parents and carers understand the upcoming changes to social media access for children under 16.
Join our information session to:
• understand the purpose of the new age restrictions and how they aim to protect young Australians
• understand which platforms will require users to be 16+ and what platforms they can still access
• get tips and resources to support your child’s online safety and wellbeing through the transition.
Parents and carers will gain:
• a clear understanding of the new rules and their implications
• confidence in guiding their child through these changes
• access to trusted resources to support safe and positive online engagement.
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Preparing young people for social media age restrictions
Thursday 20 November, 2.00pm  Â
In this webinar Brett Lee, former Child Exploitation detective and now an internet safety expert, will provide an overview of the social media age restriction changes coming into effect next month, explore how these changes are likely to affect young people, and outline steps those who support them can take to assist them and their families to prepare, and offer practical strategies and tips for navigating the transition and beyond.
What you’ll gain:
- Certificate of completion which may be used to demonstrate professional development
- An overview of changes coming into effect on 10th December
- An understanding of how these changes will effect youth
- Steps educators and families should put in place in anticipation of the changes
- Insights for how to tackle harms thoughtfully moving forward
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Preparing young people for social media age restrictions
Wednesday 26 November, 11.00am  Â
In this webinar Brett Lee, former Child Exploitation detective and now an internet safety expert, will provide an overview of the social media age restriction changes coming into effect next month, explore how these changes are likely to affect young people, and outline steps those who support them can take to assist them and their families to prepare, and offer practical strategies and tips for navigating the transition and beyond.
What you’ll gain:
- Certificate of completion which may be used to demonstrate professional development
- An overview of changes coming into effect on 10th December
- An understanding of how these changes will effect youth
- Steps educators and families should put in place in anticipation of the changes
- Insights for how to tackle harms thoughtfully moving forward
Hosted by:
Preparing young people for social media age restrictions
Thursday 27 November, 2.00pm   Â
In this webinar Brett Lee, former Child Exploitation detective and now an internet safety expert, will provide an overview of the social media age restriction changes coming into effect next month, explore how these changes are likely to affect young people, and outline steps those who support them can take to assist them and their families to prepare, and offer practical strategies and tips for navigating the transition and beyond.
What you’ll gain:
- Certificate of completion which may be used to demonstrate professional development
- An overview of changes coming into effect on 10th December
- An understanding of how these changes will effect youth
- Steps educators and families should put in place in anticipation of the changes
- Insights for how to tackle harms thoughtfully moving forward
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Teen Mental Health MattersÂ
Thursday 27 November, 7.00pm Â
Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar focused on providing strategies and resources to help you in supporting your teen.
Delivered by a Clinical Psychologist facilitator, and Black Dog Institute lived experience presenter, we will explore:
- How to make sense of adolescence
- Identify signs of mental health struggles.
- Understand how to support your teen.
- Know where you and your teen can get support.
This webinar is free and open to all parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in supporting the mental health of teens in their care.
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December
Social media age restrictions explained – a guide for parents and carers
Tuesday 2 December, 7.00pm Â
From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account. Join our information session to understand the changes.
This webinar will help parents and carers understand the upcoming changes to social media access for children under 16.
Join our information session to:
• understand the purpose of the new age restrictions and how they aim to protect young Australians
• understand which platforms will require users to be 16+ and what platforms they can still access
• get tips and resources to support your child’s online safety and wellbeing through the transition.
Parents and carers will gain:
• a clear understanding of the new rules and their implications
• confidence in guiding their child through these changes
• access to trusted resources to support safe and positive online engagement.
Hosted by:
Social media age restrictions explained – a guide for parents and carers
Monday 8 December, 3.30pm Â
From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account. Join our information session to understand the changes.
This webinar will help parents and carers understand the upcoming changes to social media access for children under 16.
Join our information session to:
• understand the purpose of the new age restrictions and how they aim to protect young Australians
• understand which platforms will require users to be 16+ and what platforms they can still access
• get tips and resources to support your child’s online safety and wellbeing through the transition.
Parents and carers will gain:
• a clear understanding of the new rules and their implications
• confidence in guiding their child through these changes
• access to trusted resources to support safe and positive online engagement.
Hosted by:
Teen Mental Health MattersÂ
Wednesday 10 December, 7pm Â
Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar focused on providing strategies and resources to help you in supporting your teen.
Delivered by a Clinical Psychologist facilitator, and Black Dog Institute lived experience presenter, we will explore:
- How to make sense of adolescence
- Identify signs of mental health struggles.
- Understand how to support your teen.
- Know where you and your teen can get support.
This webinar is free and open to all parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in supporting the mental health of teens in their care.
Hosted by:
Social media age restrictions explained – a guide for parents and carers
Monday 15 December, 1.00pm Â
From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account. Join our information session to understand the changes.
This webinar will help parents and carers understand the upcoming changes to social media access for children under 16.
Join our information session to:
• understand the purpose of the new age restrictions and how they aim to protect young Australians
• understand which platforms will require users to be 16+ and what platforms they can still access
• get tips and resources to support your child’s online safety and wellbeing through the transition.
Parents and carers will gain:
• a clear understanding of the new rules and their implications
• confidence in guiding their child through these changes
• access to trusted resources to support safe and positive online engagement.
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