Tech, Teens & Trust

Explore the apps, games and online platforms children use from ages 9–18 and learn about the risks they may face online.

A practical workshop for parents and carers that helps build confidence in navigating young people's digital lives. Participants will learn about common online risks, how to have supportive conversations with teenagers and pre-teenagers and practical strategies to promote online safety, trust, and healthy digital boundaries at home. 

Key Topics

·         Understanding the online spaces young people use (social media, gaming, messaging apps)

·         Recognising online harms, including cyberbullying, image-based abuse, tech abuse, scams and sextortion 

·         Building trust and having effective conversations with teenagers about technology 

·         Creating healthy family digital boundaries and expectations 

·         Responding to online incidents using practical safety planning and reporting strategies 

·         Identifying support services and reporting pathways, including eSafety resources 

This event is a partnership between the Women’s and Girls' Emergency Centre (WAGEC) and Inner West Council.

Light catering will be provided. Bookings essential.

Please note due to the information covered, we ask that children do not attend.