Next week, 28 July - 1 August, is the annual, nationwide Net Safety Week which is run by Netsafe. However, Netsafe also provide resources and support year long for parents and caregivers.

During Netsafety Week, Netsafe are offering webinars for schools and communities on a range of topics ranging from AI to gaming. For further details and to register, please click on this link.

As well as webinars during Netsafety week, Netsafe are offering a parent webinar series that is year long. As always, the topics are relevant for families with children and teens navigating the online world.

Their Term 3 schedule is below for your use.

2025 Term 3 webinars:

Raising safe, responsible gamers

Date and time: 7 Aug @ 7.00pm

Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom

In this special webinar we'll be joined by Jonathan Jansen, CEO of NZ Esports. Jonathan will share key insights and advice for parents of tweens and teens on how to manage your child's screen time when it comes to gaming, and how to raise a gamer and keep them safe in the digital world.

Join us to learn more about Esports, Netsafe, and how to support your child online.

Raising Informed Kids: Navigating Misinformation, Harmful Content and Extremism Online

Date and time: 13 Aug @ 6.30pm

Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom

Join us for this parent-focused webinar to better understand how false information, identity-based harm and extremist content show up in the spaces young people use.

We'll introduce you to our Headspace Invaders platform and how it builds digital skills and confidence for 12–16 year olds. We'll also explore practical ways to support critical thinking, safety and belonging in your whānau online life.
Join us for this free, informative session which will include time for Q&A.