Are you a parent, carer, educator or professional who wants to better understand and manage children’s screen time?

Recent data reveals that 90% of Australian children aged 5–14 engage in screen-based activities every week, with almost one in four spending more than 20 hours online — well above health guidelines. This surge in digital use is reshaping how children learn, interact and develop.

Join Dr Brad Marshall, The Unplugged Psychologist, for an engaging live workshop in Lawson. Through real-life examples, humour, and a non-judgmental tone Dr Brad helps audiences understand the psychology behind screen overuse and how to foster healthier digital habits for children. This session will cover social media, gaming, and smartphones/devices.

Following Dr Brad's keynote speech, we will break for supper, and then return for an interactive Q&A session. Your chance to ask Brad all the curly questions!

You will walk away with:

An understanding of how to spot the warning signs of tech overuse
Practical strategies to set and maintain healthy boundaries around technology use
Tools to improve communication with children about online risks and digital habits

About the Unplugged Psychologist

Dr Brad Marshall is a clinical psychologist specialising in managing problematic technology use in children and young people. He is the Director of the Screen & Gaming Disorder Clinic, where he works with families to address challenges around screen overuse and gaming. With more than a decade of experience, Dr Brad delivers evidence-based presentations that are both engaging and relatable.

He is the author of The Tech Diet for Kids & Teens and How to Say No to Your Phone, and has been featured on Channel 7, Channel 9, ABC Radio, the Digital Families Podcast and Kidspot, sharing expert insights on digital wellbeing and family technology balance.

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This event is proudly hosted by the Coalition Against Violence and Abuse (CAVA) in partnership with Thrive Services, Mountains Community Resource Network (MCRN), and Blue Mountains City Council, as part of Child Protection Week 2025

Note on Parking: The Lawson Mechanics Institute is located at 284 Great Western Highway Lawson. However, for GPS navigation, the nearest address to the entrance of the designated hall parking area is 18 Yileena Avenue Lawson, 2783.
There is limited parking in the designated car park. Additonal kerb parking is available on Orient St, Yileena Ave, and Honour Ave: