Join us for a powerful and eye-opening session with Susan McLean, Australia’s foremost voice on cybersafety and young people. With her no-nonsense approach and unmatched expertise, Susan will deliver a reality check on the digital world our children are navigating – whether we know it or not.
This essential event is designed for all parents and carers who want to feel more confident, informed, and equipped to support their children in staying safe online.
Susan will cover the positives of technology, alongside the critical risks every parent needs to understand:
- Reality & Risk: Why it’s not if, but when.
- What Are Kids Doing Online: The latest platforms including TikTok, OmeTV, Discord, Yolo, Wink & more.
- Online Grooming: What it is, how it happens, warning signs, and what you can do.
- Cyberbullying: What it looks like, how to respond, and the legal implications.
- Sharing Nudes & Sextortion: The emotional, social, and legal consequences.
- AI-Generated Nudes: How the law is responding to this alarming trend.
- Problematic Gaming & Screen Time: Managing devices in the home effectively.
- Exposure to Harmful Content: Including pornography and sites promoting self-harm or eating disorders.
- Top Tips: Practical strategies to help your children stay safe and thrive online.
About Susan McLean
Susan is a pioneer in cybersafety education, with over 30 years of frontline experience, beginning as the first Victorian Police Officer appointed to a role focused on young people and cybersafety. She has trained internationally, advised governments, elite sports organisations, schools, and health professionals, and is a sought-after media commentator and author of Sexts, Texts & Selfies – a must-read for every parent.