Name: Tech Smart - Public Event
Start: 2025-04-03T05:00:00+10:30
Location: 2 Manresa Ct, Athelstone SA 5076, Australia

📢 Empowering Families in the Age of Social Media & Smart Technology
📅 Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – Light dinner & drinks | 6:00 PM – Main event begins
🎟️ Tickets: $20 per person (Limited availability) – Book now to secure your spot!
The Australian Government’s upcoming legislation will restrict social media access for children under 16, taking effect in late 2025. As technology evolves faster than ever, parents and educators must work together to guide young people in navigating the digital world safely and responsibly.
This event brings together experts from across the country and parents to explore practical strategies for managing social media, screens, and smart technology within family life. Learn how to empower your children to engage with digital platforms positively, safely, and effectively.
🌟 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
🔹 Peter Malinauskas – Premier of South Australia
🔹 Wayne Holdsworth – Founder of Smack Talk (online safety & mental fitness charity)
🎤 PANEL FACILITATOR:
🔸 Jodie Oddy – Journalist & Nova 919 Breakfast Show host
👥 PANEL:
✔ Dr. Simon Wilksch – Clinical psychologist (eating disorders & child psychology)
✔ Dr. Danielle Einstein – Expert in adolescent social media & anxiety research
✔ Dany Elachi – Co-Founder, The Heads Up Alliance
✔ Madhavi Nawana Parker - Director of Positive Minds Australia
🚀 IGNATIUS ALLIANCE STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
🔹 Dr. Kim Burley – Media & Communications Expert
🔹 David Townsend – Detective Sergeant, SA Police
🔹 Jane McCaffrey – SA Program Manager, The Cardoner Network & Heads Up Alliance advocate
Join us for an insightful evening to prepare for the future of digital parenting.