Wait Mate is an Australian movement encouraging families to delay smartphones and social media for children, particularly through the primary school years. The goal is not to eliminate technology, but to reduce early exposure to social media pressures and online risks during key developmental stages.

Click the link below to find out more:

https://www.waitmate.org.au

There has been increasing discussion nationally around children’s mental health and the impact of early smartphone use. Many parents are keen to support one another in setting consistent boundaries, so children are not placed under social pressure before they are developmentally ready.

We invite parents from your school communities to join CatholicCare’s upcoming parenting programs. The flyers, including registration details are below

1-2-3 Magic Parenting Program

Date: Tuesdays 3, 10 & 17 March 2026
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Location: Online
Fee: Free

Target age group 2-12yrs

A fantastic opportunity to learn effective techniques for managing children’s behaviour in a positive, constructive way.

This three-week online course is designed for parents of children aged 2 to 12 years, providing practical strategies to stop unwanted behaviours, encourage cooperation, and strengthen the parent-child relationship, without arguments or shouting.

Managing Kids Screen Time

Session Date: Tuesday 31^st March 2026

Time: 7:30pm – 8.45pm

Location: Online

Target age group 4-16yrs

This practical session with parenting educator Genevieve Muir will help you: