Digital Dilemmas: Empowering Parents in the Digital Age

Join us for an insightful evening with Dr. Selena Bartlett, a renowned neuroscientist, and Sam Jockel from Parent TV, as they unpack the challenges of raising children in a world dominated by smartphones and social media. 

Learn practical strategies to support your child’s mental health, build resilience, and foster healthy digital habits.

Dr. Selena Bartlett

Professor Selena Bartlett. PhD is a world-renowned neuroscientist and Group Leader of Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity at the Translational Research Institute, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health at the Queensland University of Technology.

​A widely published neuroscientist, author and commentator on neuroscience and its application in the real world. Professor Bartlett offers highly practical applications to help organisations and individuals to deal more successfully with the stresses of the modern workplace and living.

She has held prestigious positions with leading research institutes at the University of California San Francisco, California, USA and John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University, Australia and has presented at many international conferences and symposia. Selena gained bachelor degrees and qualifications in mathematics and pharmacy at the University of Queensland and a Diploma of Counselling, AIPC.

Sam Jockel

Sam Jockel is the dynamic founder and CEO of ParentTV, a revolutionary platform that brings together the world’s leading parenting and educational experts to support families. With a passion for helping parents navigate the challenges of raising children, Sam has built a trusted resource that provides on-demand, evidence-based content for parents, carers, and educators.

A mother of three, Sam's journey began when she realised the overwhelming amount of conflicting parenting advice available and saw an opportunity to create a more cohesive, accessible platform for parents to turn to. With her background in digital marketing and community-building, Sam launched ParentTV to bridge the gap between parents and expert advice, covering topics ranging from mental health and technology to discipline and learning.

Known for her authentic approach, Sam is a speaker and advocate for empowering parents with the tools and confidence they need to raise happy, healthy children in today’s fast-paced world.