Parent Webinars

Online Safety Summer Re-Set

Date and time: 12 Nov @ 7.00pm

Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom(https://netsafe-org-nz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O5-Q9IKuSg-72zH2Q8yTtA#/registration)

With summer around the corner, now is the perfect time to think about supporting online safety and wellbeing over the long holiday period. Join us for a practical and supportive webinar designed for parents and caregivers.

We’ll explore simple and effective ways to keep tamariki and rangatahi safe online, from managing screen time to navigating gaming and group chats, this session will equip you with tips and tools to feel confident guiding your whānau. There’ll also be time for Q&A so you can bring your own questions.

What Teens Really Say About Being Online

Date and time: 18 Nov @ 7.00pm

Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom(https://netsafe-org-nz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__-sZD9H2SW6OEEy4LywCqw#/registration)

Join Karla Sanders as she shares insights from her recent roadshow around the motu, facilitating youth workshops to better understand what young people are doing online.

Too often, there is an assumption that all teens are using the same platforms in the same ways, or that their experiences are predictable based on gender or age. The roadshow was designed to test this and to surface a more complex and accurate picture of how young people actually spend their time online.

Karla will share key findings from the roadshow, and there will be time for Q&A.

Raising safe, responsible gamers

Date and time: 7 Aug @ 7.00pm

Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom(https://netsafe-org-nz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UsdHVC6sSJipn3Fypu4pkw#/registration)

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(https://netsafe-org-nz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sw8hYYzFRIG2aO_YBRgUmA#/registration)

Join us for this parent-focussed 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’s online life.

Join us for this free, informative session which will include time for Q&A.

Parent Webinar: Understanding cyberbullying and online safety for tweens and teens

Date and time: 9 September @ 6.30pm

Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom(https://netsafe-org-nz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iQmW7YDqSK2xtp1pBwxVXQ)

The online world is a big part of our children’s lives – offering amazing opportunities to connect, learn, and play. But it can also bring challenges, including cyberbullying and other forms of online harm.

In support of Child Safeguarding Week, Netsafe is hosting a free webinar for parents and whānau of children aged 12-16. The goal is to provide practical ideas to help you support your child to have safer, more positive online experiences (and manage issues if they happen).

In this session, we’ll cover:

• What cyberbullying and online harm can look like for young people

• How to use platform settings/tools to help protect your child

• Options for what to do if something goes wrong online

• Where to find help, advice, and support

There will also be time to ask questions in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Understanding Cyberbullying and Online Safety for Tweens and Teens

Date and time: 14 May @ 7.30pm

Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom(https://netsafe-org-nz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-w4O4H-eSD-zHYNtybjeJg?mc_cid=3eca0e01b3&mc_eid=ab57386855#/registration)

Netsafe is hosting a free webinar for parents and whānau of children aged 12-16.

Discover practical advice and helpful tools to support your child to have safer, more positive online experiences (and manage issues if they happen).

We’ll explore:

• What cyberbullying and online harm can look like for young people
• How to use platform settings/tools to help protect your child
• Options for what to do if something goes wrong online
• Where to find help, advice, and support

Whether you’re seeking reassurance or taking your first steps in learning about online safety, this welcoming and judgment-free webinar is here to support you. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.

Facebook Scams – What to Look Out For

Date and time: 18 June @ 7.00pm

Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom(https://netsafe-org-nz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xGa9dpJuTwWHchbMKqX1GA?mc_cid=3eca0e01b3&mc_eid=ab57386855#/registration)

Join Netsafe for a free, interactive webinar designed to help families stay safe on Facebook. This webinar is an introductory session for anyone wanting to feel more confident and informed about the most common scams circulating on Facebook Groups and Marketplace.

Learn how to spot common scams in groups and safer shopping tips to avoid scammers on Marketplace. Plus get advice on what to do if you've been caught out.

We’ll cover:

• Understand how scammers operate
• Learn how to avoid common traps
• Know what to do if it happens to you

Whether you’re seeking reassurance or taking your first steps in learning about online safety, this welcoming and judgment-free webinar is here to support you. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.

Online Safety for Children Under 10

Date and time: 5th March @ 7.00pm

Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom(https://netsafe-org-nz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Zm5xCPL3Qxy7RLsh5xPKQA)

Discover practical advice and helpful tools to support tamariki online with Netsafe's first parent webinar of 2025. Designed for parents and whānau of tamariki under the age of 10, this webinar will explore common concerns and introduce the Hector's World resource, designed exclusively for primary school children, their teachers and their families.

The webinar will explore:

• The opportunities and risks under 10s face online
• Resources available from Netsafe (including Hector’s World) to help support online safety in the home
• What to do when things go wrong online

Whether you’re seeking reassurance or taking your first steps in learning about online safety, this welcoming and judgment-free webinar is here to support you. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.

Supporting Your Pre-Teens and Teens to Chat Safely Online

Date and time: 26th March @ 7.30pm

Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom(https://netsafe-org-nz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hyMjBMgOQ3-RHn_zbWXwBQ)

This webinar is designed for parents and whānau who are you looking for ways to support their 11-18 year olds to navigate the challenges and opportunities of chatting online.

Gain practical tips and advice for supporting your children’s online safety when they chat and connect in the digital world.

We’ll cover:

• Popular chat based social media apps and online games, and the practical safety steps that can be used on them
• Tips for discussing safer online chatting with your rangatahi
• What to do when things go wrong online

Whether you’re seeking reassurance or taking your first steps in learning about online safety, this welcoming and judgment-free webinar is here to support you. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.