Upcoming parent and carer information sessions and webinars
Please see below a list of parent and carer information webinars, offered by reputable providers over the coming weeks and months. These sessions are free to attend and may assist parents and carers in supporting the learning and wellbeing of their child. For more information relating to each, please click on the host and registration links provided.
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Teen Mental Health Matters
Tuesday 28 April, 7.00pm听
Co-delivered by a clinical psychologist and a youth lived experience advisor, this webinar will explore:听
鈥⑩�冣�僓nderstanding mental health in adolescence, including insights from the听 Future Proofing Study
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鈥⑩�冣�僈ey strategies to support adolescents
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鈥⑩�冣�僄etting help 鈥� health professionals, online and digital support for parents and听 adolescents
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Navigating screen time: tools for today鈥檚 families
Wednesday 29 April, 12.30pm- 1.15pm听
The webinar offers realistic and practical approaches to strengthen digital skills, encourage open conversations, and make screen time more positive and predictable for the whole family.
It is suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and lower secondary school and will cover:
- what quality screen time looks like
- how to create balanced family routines
- ways to manage boredom and transitions
- strategies to support children鈥檚 wellbeing at different ages and stages.
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Exploring the online experiences of boys and young听men
Thursday 30 April, 12.30pm- 1.15pm听
For boys and young men, the internet can be a place where they seek connection, validation and guidance as they explore what it means to be a man today. However, it also exposes them to risks like harmful content, online exploitation and the growing influence of misogynistic ideologies.
This 45-minute webinar will help parents and carers understand:
- social and cultural influences shaping boys and young men
- how boys engage online, build relationships and how they may be vulnerable to manipulation or exploitation
- the impact of social media, gaming, and influencers on their attitudes, behaviours and sense of identity.
This presentation will share practical strategies to build critical thinking, challenge harmful narratives, and create open conversations that empower boys and young men to navigate the online world safely and respectfully.
Suitable for parents and carers of young people in upper primary and secondary school.
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Maximising work experience outcomes for autistic young people in transition planning听
Thursday 30 April, 1.00pm- 2.00pm听
The transition to employment can be overwhelming and confusing for many individuals. myWay Employability Plus is an online platform that offers neurodivergent individuals and their supporters a guided strengths-based process for exploring careers and setting goals. Backed by research and co-designed with autistic individuals, myWAY is based on five employability principles:
(1) person-centred planning,
(2) starting transition planning early,
(3) encouraging big dreams,
(4) having a champion on the team, and
(5) focusing on the big picture about what work offers.
Understanding the broader benefits of work – building social networks, developing skills and resources for independence in the community, and having a valued place in society – can be powerful motivators.
Work experiences aligned to strengths and interests are helpful stepping stones in transition planning to understand the big picture benefits of work. This webinar will discuss strategies to find, plan for, and support autistic young people in work experiences.
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How AI is influencing new online risks for children and young people
Thursday 7 May, 12.30pm- 1.15pm听
AI (generative artificial intelligence) is built into many of the apps, games and services we use. While these tools can offer positive experiences, they also bring new risks, especially for children and young people.
Understanding what these risks look like, how to reduce them, and what to do if something goes wrong is important for anyone supporting children and young people.
This 45-minute webinar for parents and carers will cover these areas:
- The types of AI-related risks your child may come across in their everyday online activities, including AI companion chatbots, deepfakes, AI influencers, and AI-facilitated cyberbullying and other online-harassment related risks.
- How these technologies can affect your child鈥檚 safety, privacy, development, and mental and social wellbeing.
- Practical, easy-to-use strategies and resources to help you guide and support your child, including what to do if something goes wrong and where to seek help.
Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.
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The trust trap: navigating friendships, pressure and manipulation online
Thursday 28 May, 12.30pm- 1.15pm听
Children and young people experience subtle forms of online manipulation that can shape their friendships, identity and wellbeing.
Behaviours like exclusion, controlling dynamics, and emotionally loaded 鈥渏ust joking鈥� interactions are common and may be difficult to spot. This webinar unpacks online manipulative behaviours and harmful friendships dynamics.
This webinar is also designed for parents and carers to watch alongside their teen, supporting a shared understanding of these behaviours and encouraging meaningful conversations at home.
In this webinar parents, carers and teens will:
鈥� learn the common signs of online manipulation and understand the challenges young people face with friendships online
鈥� understand the common harmful friendship dynamics and why young people may may feel trapped, responsible or unable to set boundaries
鈥� gain simple, practical strategies to start supportive conversations, help their child set healthy online boundaries and feel safer navigating digital friendships.
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How AI is influencing new online risks for children and young people
Wednesday 3 June, 12.30pm- 1.15pm听
AI (generative artificial intelligence) is built into many of the apps, games and services we use. While these tools can offer positive experiences, they also bring new risks, especially for children and young people.
Understanding what these risks look like, how to reduce them, and what to do if something goes wrong is important for anyone supporting children and young people.
This 45-minute webinar for parents and carers will cover these areas:
- The types of AI-related risks your child may come across in their everyday online activities, including AI companion chatbots, deepfakes, AI influencers, and AI-facilitated cyberbullying and other online-harassment related risks.
- How these technologies can affect your child鈥檚 safety, privacy, development, and mental and social wellbeing.
- Practical, easy-to-use strategies and resources to help you guide and support your child, including what to do if something goes wrong and where to seek help.
Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.
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Navigating screen time: tools for today鈥檚 families
Wednesday 17 June, 12.30pm- 1.15pm听
The webinar offers realistic and practical approaches to strengthen digital skills, encourage open conversations, and make screen time more positive and predictable for the whole family.
It is suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and lower secondary school and will cover:
- what quality screen time looks like
- how to create balanced family routines
- ways to manage boredom and transitions
- strategies to support children鈥檚 wellbeing at different ages and stages.
Hosted by: 听
The trust trap: navigating friendships, pressure and manipulation online
Tuesday 23 June, 5.30pm- 6.15pm听
Children and young people experience subtle forms of online manipulation that can shape their friendships, identity and wellbeing.
Behaviours like exclusion, controlling dynamics, and emotionally loaded 鈥渏ust joking鈥� interactions are common and may be difficult to spot. This webinar unpacks online manipulative behaviours and harmful friendships dynamics.
This webinar is also designed for parents and carers to watch alongside their teen, supporting a shared understanding of these behaviours and encouraging meaningful conversations at home.
In this webinar parents, carers and teens will:
鈥� learn the common signs of online manipulation and understand the challenges young people face with friendships online
鈥� understand the common harmful friendship dynamics and why young people may may feel trapped, responsible or unable to set boundaries
鈥� gain simple, practical strategies to start supportive conversations, help their child set healthy online boundaries and feel safer navigating digital friendships.
Hosted by: 听
