The disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic continues, with the scale of its impact dependent on geography. Families in the nation’s two most populated states are no strangers to lockdowns and the disturbance they bring to normal life. Regardless of where you live, the sense of the pandemic is always present, ready to disrupt daily life at short notice. 

The following article written by Michael Grose, a parenting educator, provides some insights and strategies to help families maintain a sense of normality within our homes.

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eSafety’s parent  guide to  online sexual harassment and image-based abuse

1 in 3 young women and 1 in 5 young men have experienced online sexual harassment. When young people experience this type of online harassment and abuse it can have serious impacts. This webinar is designed for parents and young people to attend together to learn how to report and where to go for support.

It is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 13-18.

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Understand the risks when using apps like Tik Tok, Snap Chat, YouTube and Instagram. This webinar also covers strategies for staying safer on social media and how to report if something goes wrong. 

This webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 8-13.

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Monday 16 August 12.30 to 1.30 pm 

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