Risks and Rewards of online communities for children and young people

Presented by the eSafety Commissioner team

1pm to 2pm AEST

Cost: FREE

Online communities offer opportunities for connection, learning, and support across diverse interests and identities. They can foster belonging, amplify voices, and provide access to resources and peer advice. However, these spaces also carry risks, including exposure to misinformation, cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, and harmful content.

This webinar explores the role of online communities in the lives of young people, highlighting how professionals can support young people to have safe and positive online experiences.

In this eSafety session you will:

·         develop an understanding of experiences young people within online communities

·         explore the risks of online communities for young people, including exposure to harmful beliefs and content

·         identify strategies to support young people and promote safe and positive online experiences.

Presented by a team member of the esafety Commissioner, Australia’s independent regulator for online safety. They educate Australians about online safety risks and help to remove harmful content such as cyberbullying of children, adult cyber abuse and intimate images or videos shared without consent.