Decoding the Digital World: Empowering Parents with Social Media Literacy

Explore the unique digital world young people navigate and gain the tools to support them with confidence, clarity, and genuine connection.

Presented by proud partners Yarra City Council.

👩‍👧‍👦 About This Event

Are you feeling out of the loop when it comes to your child's online life? Do you worry about what they're seeing, sharing, or who they're talking to—but you're not sure how to start the conversation?

"Decoding the Digital World" is a practical and empowering workshop designed for parents, carers, and guardians of young people under 18. This engaging session helps you better understand the social media landscape your child is navigating—and how to support them with confidence.

You’ll walk away with tools, language, and up-to-date knowledge to have meaningful conversations, spot red flags, and build trust at home around online behaviour.

💡 What You'll Learn

✅ How social media is influencing your child’s identity, friendships, and mental health
✅ The real risks: sextortion, online grooming, cyberbullying, image based abuse; what parents need to know
✅ AI, deepfakes, and misinformation, how emerging tech is reshaping the online world and what to watch for
✅ What platforms kids are really using, and how they engage with them (including the ones that fly under the radar)
✅ Conversation starters that actually spark meaningful dialogue
✅ Creative, age-appropriate ways to make developing social media literacy a shared and engaging whole family experience
✅ How to co-create a safer and more supportive digital environment at home
✅ Strategies to strengthen trust, connection, and open communication, on and offline

🎯 Who Should Attend

Parents, carers, and guardians of children and teens aged 8–17 who want to stay connected, relevant, and supportive in their child’s digital journey without fear or overwhelm.

🧠 Interactive Format Includes:

Live anonymous polling (via Slido)
Real-world case studies
AI image spotting practice
Take-home “Parent Playbook” with conversation prompts and tips

🎫 Tickets

Early bird special: BOGO - Buy One, Get One FREE!
(ends midnight, 24th August 2025)

1 x Adult Ticket - $49 + bf
2 x Adult Tickets - $79 + bf
2 x Adult Tickets + Resource - $99 + bf

Spots are limited to ensure an engaging, supportive environment. Don’t miss your chance to decode the digital world with other parents in the same boat!

Please note this is a workshop for adults; no students permitted at this session