Keeping children and young people safe is of high priority for the Shire. While most parents and carers know how to spot a physical hazard or threat when out and about, online hazards or threats are harder to identify.
To equip adults with the confidence and tools to guide their children and young people to use the internet safely, we have invited Dan Munn from Eyes Open Social Media to come and share his knowledge at two information sessions in April.
These sessions will be beneficial for parents and carers and anyone who works with or are in contact with children and young people (for example sports coaches, educators, and staff from children orientated organisations and businesses).
The sessions will cover the following content:
- How to recognise, respond to and manage social media issues
- When and how to report online issues
- How to communicate with children about online issues
- Identity theft: how personal information can be stolen and used against you
- Inappropriate material and the current laws around child exploitation material
- Predators: how they work, what they look for and what makes a user more vulnerable
- Cyber-bullying and the current laws
- Digital footprints and how they can be used to enhance or detract from future opportunities
- Practical take away tips to reduces risks.
Tickets are free, but there are limited seats. Booking essential. Please note that these sessions are not suitable for children.
Tuesday 23 April, 5:30 – 7pm, Mornington. Tickets: mornpen.vic.gov.au/safeonlinemornington or call 0468 576 353.
Wednesday 24 April, 11am – 12:30pm, Rosebud.Tickets: mornpen.vic.gov.au/safeonlinerosebud or call 0468 576 353.
Do you have a concern about a child or young person?
