Cyberbullying and the back-to-school surge: How we can protect our kids 

As Australian students return to school, many are not just navigating new classrooms and teachers — but also a digital world with increasingly complex challenges.  

New data from eSafety shows a staggering 450 per cent rise in cyberbullying reports over the past five years, with children transitioning into secondary school accounting for more than a third of all cases.  

If parents can take away one message as you start the school year, it’s don’t wait for an incident to occur to have a conversation with your child about cyberbullying. Early conversations about online safety will provide your child with the social and emotional skills needed to reduce the risks and make our communities safer for all.  

Supporting healthy tech use as your child transitions into high school 

This 30-minute webinar explores the social pressures, peer influences, and technological challenges young people face as they transition into high school. It also offers practical strategies for navigating online friendships and connections to help minimise negative experiences. 

It's suitable for parents and carers of children in upper primary school (ages 11 to 12) and Year 7. 

25 February, 3.30pm AEDT