Digital Futures – Community Connections
Community Connections is a program of webinars that connects parents and carers with leading experts who share real-world advice and resources to help young people thrive in a digital world.
Helping parents and carers navigate the digital world
Digital Futures – Community Connections is a free webinar series that brings together leading experts to share practical advice, evidence-based insights and useful resources to help parents and carers support young people in an increasingly digital world.
Whether you’re looking to better understand emerging technologies, support a young person’s mental health, or navigate the opportunities and challenges of social media, Community Connections provides trusted information and real-world guidance from experts working directly with young people and families.
Upcoming Sessions
Session 1: AI, Learning and Young People
Presenter: Natasha Banks, Day of AI Australia
Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm AEST
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how young people learn, create and interact with the world around them. Join Natasha Banks from Day of AI Australia as she explores how AI is shaping education and what parents and carers need to know to support safe, responsible and effective use of AI technologies.
Register: Register for Session 1
Session 2: Mental Health, Help-Seeking and Technology
Presenter: Annie Lisle, ReachOut
Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026
Time: 6:45pm – 8:15pm AEST
Technology plays a significant role in how young people connect, communicate and seek support. In this session, Annie Lisle from ReachOut will discuss the relationship between digital technology and youth mental health, explore how young people seek help online, and share practical ways parents and carers can support wellbeing in a connected world.
Register: Register for Session 2
Session 3: Social Media Bans and Supporting Positive Digital Experiences
Presenter: Jess Franks, Health Voices Victoria
Date: October 2026 (date and time to be confirmed)
As conversations around social media restrictions continue to evolve, parents and carers are seeking practical guidance on supporting young people online. Join Jess Franks from Health Voices Victoria for an evidence-informed discussion on social media bans, digital participation and strategies for creating positive technology experiences for young people.
Register: Register for Session 3