Supporting teenagers to thrive online

Teenagers 'live' online and on social media. How can they reap the many benefits that social media can offer? There are plenty of them: an endless pool of knowledge and curiosity. But parents need to help them navigate the risk and threats online — of which there're also plenty. On Big Ideas, we have a panel of experts with a plethora of valuable information, advice and resources. Presented by the Raising Children Network and hosted at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Check out the ABC TV series ' Role of a Lifetime ' on iview with more details about parenting in the social media era. Speakers Derek McCormack Director of Raising Children Network Dr. Julie Inman Grant Australia's eSafety Commissioner Dr. Sarthak Gandhi Headspace Board Youth Advisor and Researcher at Murdoch Children's Research Institute Professor Marie Yap Research Professor at Monash University and Psychologist with expertise in Parenting & Youth Mental Health Beverley Wang (host)ABC's National Culture Correspondent Further information Raising Children Network eSafety Commissioner Headspace Kit s Helpline Reach Out Parent line Youth Safe