There is repeated reference to the importance of parent contribution to children’s media experiences throughout literature (Uhls & Robb, 2017). It is understood that there are varying levels of comfort with parents engaging with and contributing to students’ ICT experiences. We have included some of the most helpful websites and support services for parents below to help facilitate further learning. Please remember that you are not alone, and your children are not alone.
Raising Children
For parents. Raising Children, a website supported by the Department of Social Services, has an excellent resource to assist with identifying and managing cyberbullying.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/behaviour/bullying/cyberbullying-helping-your-child
Kids Helpline
For parents and students. Online resources for parents and students requiring further information about bullying, harassment and mental health concerns.
Phone: 1800 551 800
eSafety – iParent
For parents. Published by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner, iParent is a comprehensive resource that contains additional information about staying safe online.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent
eSafety – Games, apps, and social networking
For parents. The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has also published an excellent guide to the privacy and safety considerations of a range of popular digital products.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/esafety-information/games-apps-and-social-networking
eSafety – Reporting cyberbullying and illegal or offensive content
For parents and students. A key support and complaints system available to the public. Please note that the Police should still be contacted for all serious criminal matters, including image-based abuse.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/complaints-and-reporting
Australian Curriculum
For parents. The Australian curriculum, ICT capabilities. Describing what students are intended to learn about ICT as stated by the government.
IP Australia
For parents and students. Understanding and applying protocols for intellectual property.
https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/understanding-ip
A particularly interesting page by IP Australia is “Intellectual Property in Everyday Life”. It explains where you may come across IP in your everyday life and discusses some of Australia’s most famous cases of IP.
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