Events

Australia’s New Social Media Laws

Steve Villani from Evolve Education is a highly experienced digital safety and wellbeing educator who has worked with schools across Australia for more than a decade. Evolve Education is endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider, ensuring the advice shared on the night is evidence-based and aligned with national best practice.

We warmly invite you to this important community event designed to help families navigate the upcoming changes in the digital landscape.

What to Expect

• Overview of the new laws: What they mean for young people, parents and schools.
• Expert insights: Guidance from educators and a digital wellbeing specialist.
• Practical tools: Tips for reducing reliance on social media and building healthier online habits.
• Open discussion: A chance to ask questions and share experiences.

Social media plays a significant role in our lives, but with new regulations and growing awareness of its impact, this is the perfect opportunity to learn how to navigate changes together as a community. This will be a relaxed, family-friendly evening where parents, carers and students can sit side by side to explore what the new laws mean in practice. We strongly encourage students to attend so they can hear directly from experts, share their perspectives, and be part of the conversation shaping their digital lives.

We encourage families to attend together.

All welcome – this event is open to all families across Newcastle.

Complimentary event – registration required for catering purposes.

Tuesday 2 December
5.30pm refreshments and live music performed by NGS students
6.00pm session commences
Sandi Warren Performance Centre
Park Campus – Cooks Hill
Enter via Gate 2 (Union St), Gate 4A (Corlette St) or Gate 7 (Parkway Ave)
7.30pm event concludes