Minecraft Movie Mania – What Else is New in the World of Minecraft?
As the Minecraft Movie hits our screens, and Minecraft memorabilia hits the shelves even harder than usual, we take a moment to share other recent developments in the world of Minecraft. Any time there is a new Minecraft update, it’s important to take a look and check for anything that might impact children’s safety and wellbeing.
Why Banning Technology is the #1 Mistake Parents Make
FOR PARENTS Banning technology can be tempting You want to protect your child and what comes first to mind is removing their devices. But banning technology is actually creating a wall between you and your child that prevents them from telling you when something actually goes wrong online. How to create a safe online world […]
Essential Tech Trends for Educators in 2025
In 2025, we predict you’ll be hearing a lot more about AI chatbots that blur the line between human interaction and exploitation, misinformation that distorts reality, and AI-driven image-based abuse targeting vulnerable individuals. This article cuts through the complexity, providing you with the lowdown on the latest tech trends, practical tools and insights to navigate […]
Keeping Your Kids Safe on Roblox: A Simple Guide for Parents
EVERY TIME we visit a school we ask the students, “What do you do online?”. Without fail, we hear “I play Roblox”. Roblox is a gaming platform filled with various games and experiences and is very popular with young users. It is available on smartphone, PC, tablets and gaming consoles. Roblox offers endless ways to play […]
Eye-Opening Online Habits of Australian Kids in 2024 – Simple Steps for Schools and Parents to Improve Wellbeing
The Cyber Safety Project has released its latest “Teens and Screens” report, providing critical insights into the online habits of Australian kids in 2024.
How to Help Young People Transition to Secondary School
There’s no doubt the transition to secondary school marks a huge milestone in a young person’s life. The excitement and anticipation of everything new – environment, experiences, friends and freedoms – is all consuming. It’s also a time when anxiety and stress peak as the unknown lies ahead. And it’s not just affecting students. Parents […]
Using Virtual Reality for Good
Technology is evolving more quickly than ever before. It took the internet decades to become mainstream, while it has taken a matter of years for generative AI to make its way to millions of households and offices. In that time, Virtual Reality (VR) has rapidly evolved from a mere futuristic concept to a powerful tool with real-world […]
Digital Discipline: Five Ways to Foster Healthy Tech Habits in Kids
In this digital age, the virtual landscape is as much a part of our children’s environment as the physical one. Just as we teach our kids to navigate the complexities of the real world, it is crucial we guide them in developing healthy digital habits. This guidance will help them harness the positive aspects of […]
Wholesome video games for kids
The world of video games is dynamic – developing constantly as technology evolves. Loved by children and adults across the globe, the gaming industry is the largest in entertainment, with predictions the market is set to reach $294 billion in 2024 (Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade). Children of the 2020’s are digital natives. Unlike older generations, our […]
Snap, Chat, Repeat: How Young People Are Interacting With AI Everyday
Children are deeply entrenched in a digital world, continuously interacting with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence as a part of their everyday. Whether they’re using Google Maps to navigate their way to school, researching for an assignment or reverse-image searching a cute sweater, sophisticated algorithms are working behind the scenes to present them with […]
