eSmart Events

Patty the Potato and Glitter Glitch - Digital Child

Written by Fiona Wang and Annette Woods. Illustrated by Phoebe Zeng.

Join us for an exciting live Storytime adventure in Term 3.

Patty is a playful potato who loves her tablet almost as much as she loves gardening. After joining the Glitter Glitch app, Patty learns the importance of being mindful about sharing personal details online.

Perfect for children aged 4-12 years (Foundation - Year 6), this live Storytime session sparks imagination while building healthy digital habits. 

Teacher resources will be sent 72 hours prior to the event to help you extend the learning beyond the story.
 

Date: Tuesday 15th September

Time: Multiple sessions available for Foundation, Years 1 & 2, Years 3 & 4, and Years 5 & 6

Duration: 30 min

Introducing eSmart Digital Health Check for Secondary Schools

This new program is designed to support online safety education for secondary school students, using a short survey to guide and inform meaningful discussions and activities led by an educator. Students are given the opportunity to reflect on past and current behaviours and investigate any modifications needed, explore tangible strategies and strengthen skills. In this webinar, you will be shown a demonstration of the Digital Health Check along with additional resources to get started.

Date: Thursday 30 July, 2026

Time: 3:45 PM (AEDT)

Duration: 30 min

Practical Strategies for Recognising and Responding to Cyberbullying

This interactive webinar will provide practical tips for recognising, responding to and dealing with cyberbullying. It will cover strategies for recognising signs, reporting harmful behaviour and seeking support when needed.

A summary document containing key takeaways, strategies and further resources will be sent after the webinar.

Date: Wednesday 12 August, 2026

Time: 3:45 PM (AEST)

Duration: 45 min

Understanding Chatbots and Companion AI: supporting safe and healthy use

Explore how chatbots and companion AI work, including how young people use them for conversation, support and entertainment. This interactive webinar will discuss healthy and safe ways to interact with AI, and the risks involved with dependence and and emotional investment.

A summary document containing key takeaways, strategies and further resources will be sent after the webinar. 

Date: Wednesday 19 August, 2026

Time: 3:45 PM (AEST)

Duration: 45 min

Staying Safer Online: Managing Unwanted Contact

This interactive webinar will discuss what unwanted contact can look like in online spaces and why it can be harmful or concerning. It will provide guidance on setting boundaries, managing online interactions, and knowing when and how to report or seek help.

A summary document containing key takeaways, strategies and further resources will be sent after the webinar. 

Date: Wednesday 26 August, 2026

Time: 3:45 PM (AEST)

Duration: 45 min

Be Connected. Be eSmart.

In 2026, we're staying connected - bringing together communities to shape an online world where children and young people can thrive. Join the eSmart team to see what this looks like in your classroom.

Date: Tuesday 8 September, 2026

Time: 3:45 PM (AEST)

Duration: 30 min

Teaching Online Safety is Everyone's Business - But Where Do We Start?

Join the eSmart team to explore some of the tools that can help you decide how to teach your students to be strong, safe and responsible in a digital world.

Date: Wednesday 9 September, 2026

Time: 3:45 PM (AEST)

Duration: 30 min

Be Connected to the Digital Safety Conversation

Connect and learn with parents, carers and industry as we explore children and young people's digital rights, wellbeing and privacy in an ever changing online world. Discover emerging perspectives, share your own, and help shape a digital world where our children and young people are safe, strong and heard.

Interested schools should share the this booking page with their students' parents and carers, as resources related to parent and carer events will be sent to registrants only.

Date: Thursday 10 September, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM (AEST)

Duration: 45 min

Patty the Potato and Glitter Glitch

Written by Fiona Wang and Annette Woods. Illustrated by Phoebe Zeng.

Join us for an exciting live Family Storytime adventure in Term 3.

Patty is a playful potato who loves her tablet almost as much as she loves gardening. After joining the Glitter Glitch app, Patty learns the importance of being mindful about sharing personal details online.

Perfect for children aged 4-12 years (Foundation - Year 6), this live Storytime session is a fun and engaging way to spark imagination, encourage healthy digital habits and is a fantastic springboard for teaching digital safety and responsibility.

Parent and carer resources will be sent 72 hours prior to the event to help you extend the learning beyond the story.

Date: Tuesday 15th September, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM (AEST)

Duration: 30 min