Presented by Zonta, this workshop is filled with up-to-date information, real world examples, practical strategies, conversation starters, child friendly books and resource recommendations to support you.

6:00pm Guests Arrive

6:30pm Event Commences

8:45pm Event Concludes

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.

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 in the digital age
• Children’s access and exposure to pornography
• Pornography’s influence and impact on children
• Beyond Age Verification: Creating safe and supportive spaces for education conversation
• Specific education to support primary school aged children: Social norms & gender, stereotypes, sexual development, critical media literacy, body autonomy, body safety, consent, online safety and more
• What to do if your child is exposed to pornography
• Trusted Adults: Reducing barriers to help seeking
• Parental Controls: Safer devices and homes
• Resources to support parents and curriculum delivery

This workshop will be presented by Kayelene Kerr and Daniel Principe. 

Kayelene Kerr is a child safety advocate and educator who is passionate about the prevention of child sexual abuse and exploitation. She supports the trusted adults in children’s lives to talk about challenging topics. Kayelene is endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider, is a Telethon Kids Institute’s trusted Expert Cyber Educator and an ambassador for the Valuing Children Initiative. 

Daniel Principe is a passionate youth advocate and educator. He champions boys across Australia to challenge culture and aspire to live courageous, respectful and empathetic lives. Daniel is a board member of the DART Institute, an ambassador for the Women’s Resilience Centre and the national campaign Consent Can’t Wait.

This workshop is not suitable for children to attend.