The Internet and portable electronic devices has transformed the way pornography is accessed and how pornography accesses children. Children are growing up in a world where it’s impossible to avoid sexualised media and pornography. Whilst pornography is not new, the nature and accessibility of pornography has changed considerably. Children with access to the Internet on any device - at home, at a friend’s place, at school or in any of our community spaces are at risk of exposure. 

It’s not a matter of ‘if’ a child will see pornography but ‘when’ and the when is getting younger and younger. In Australia, the age of first exposure is being reported as between 8 and 10 years of age.

It's never too early to begin proactive and protective conversation and education. This parent/carer workshop has been developed to support parents/carers talk, in age and developmentally appropriate ways, with their child about pornography. 

You will leave this workshop with research and evidence-based up-to-date information, conversation starters, practical strategies and resource recommendations.

Topics Covered

• Overview of pornography and sexualised media in the digital age
• Children's access and exposure to pornography in the digital age
• The effect of pornography on the developing body, brain and behaviour
• Creating a safe and supportive spaces for conversation and education
• Specific education and conversation to support children
• Conversation starters, practical strategies and resource recommendations to support you.
• Parental Controls

This workshop will be presented by Kayelene Kerr.

This workshop is not suitable for children to attend.