Supporting children growing up in a digital world. Find out more at digitalchild.org.auhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mvor34elil2j🌟 Congratulations to our member, Dr Cassandra Pattinson, on receiving a UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award for her project, From evidence to community: Co-designing child, family, and community sleep resources for Logan and beyond.17 Sep 2026 03:55 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvor34elil2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mvoqvjyt2k2j🚀 New Database Launch: Know Your EdTech What's really behind the educational apps children use every day?17 Sep 2026 03:52 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvoqvjyt2k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mvgqbrob5c2f🚨 Our researchers are calling for action. More than 85 researchers, organisations and experts have signed a new open letter urging policymakers to move beyond the screen time debate and focus on what really matters: the quality of screen use in schools.13 Sep 2026 23:20 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvgqbrob5c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mvgqb2nuos2fWhat happens when curiosity meets creativity? 🎨📸🔍 Join us for Look Closer: Create with iPad and discover how technology can support exploration, imagination, and connection. Children and their grown-ups will use iPad to photograph, draw, create, and tell stories inspired by the world around them.13 Sep 2026 23:19 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvgqb2nuos2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mv4s2gpvbs2n🤔 Are digital competence frameworks helping us understand technology... or shaping how we think about it?10 Sep 2026 00:25 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4s2gpvbs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3muxubszdc22sIs digital well-being something we can achieve, or are we already living through a crisis? From social media and screen time to online safety, education and mental health, digital technologies shape almost every aspect of our lives.08 Sep 2026 01:21 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxubszdc22shttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mulm2du5wk2w📱👧👦 Raising kids in a digital world doesn't come with a manual... but we're here to help! Join us for Growing Independence in a Digital World, an engaging panel discussion exploring how we can support children's health, wellbeing, relationships and independence.03 Sep 2026 04:22 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulm2du5wk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mudwqj2r6k2u📢 New Working Paper How can digital recordkeeping better support children in out-of-home care?31 Aug 2026 03:12 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudwqj2r6k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mtzriq4pvk2lWhat’s Up with AI? AI Uncovered explores some of the biggest questions about artificial intelligence, from who owns AI-generated content and whether AI could impact careers, to whether AI can ever feel emotions.27 Aug 2026 02:12 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzriq4pvk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mtrzixxojc2i🌍 The countdown to EECERA 2026 is on, and we couldn't be more excited! 🇵🇹🧑‍🧑‍🧒 the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, in partnership with the EECERA Digital Childhoods, Multimodality and STEM Special Interest Group (SIG), will host the EECERA 2026 Pre-conference Event.24 Aug 2026 00:14 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtrzixxojc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mtkopwxnq222🎮🤖 Looking for a fun and creative afternoon with your child? Join us at the Children's Technology Centre for a FREE Stay & Play session where children aged 5-12 can explore the exciting world of digital technologies through hands-on play!21 Aug 2026 02:12 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkopwxnq222https://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mtige6ml5c2e✨Turning research into real-world impact 📚 Researchers from across Digital Child's university nodes, came together for the 2026 Winter School to develop skills in researcher identity, professional networking, stakeholder engagement, impact planning and research communication. https://digitalchild.org.au/digital-child-2026-winter-school-recap/20 Aug 2026 04:37 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtige6ml5c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mrtdmxcc5s2g🌏 How do multicultural families navigate a rapidly changing digital world? Our latest Digital Child x ACMI seminar explored the experiences of migrant families with internet policy, online safety and privacy, highlighting the need for more inclusive and culturally responsive policymaking.30 Jul 2026 01:57 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrtdmxcc5s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mpmxjiamzc2h📱 Is an app really educational—or just marketed that way? Many children's apps are labelled as "educational," but what does that actually mean?02 Jul 2026 02:14 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmxjiamzc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mpmvzdyt2k2hLast week, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders and child rights advocates from across the Asia Pacific came together to explore one of the most pressing questions of our time: How should we regulate children's use of digital media? 🌏📱02 Jul 2026 01:47 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmvzdyt2k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mpi5blzngk2nWhat are ACODA families’ views on children’s data privacy at home? 🔎📱 We surveyed 400+ ACODA families to better understand their concerns and practices around children’s data privacy in the home.30 Jun 2026 04:14 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpi5blzngk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mp5yt4j4rs2jGoogle promotes “teacher approved” apps for kids — but what does that really mean for parents? In this latest piece, Chris Zomer and Niels Kerssens unpack how these labels can shape trust and perceptions of educational value, and why they may not always be as clear or reliable as they seem.26 Jun 2026 03:28 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5yt4j4rs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mp3dhvi7cs2lHow well do multicultural families understand Australia’s internet rules—and how can we do better? Join us for Connecting Communities: Multicultural Families and Internet Policy — a thoughtful and practical seminar bringing together voices from community, media and academia.25 Jun 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp3dhvi7cs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mow56ecn2k2oBig, small, curious or serious — every question counts, and selected ones will even be featured in the “Ask the Experts: AI Uncovered” podcast series during National Science Week 🇦🇺 📅 Submissions open: 17 June – 17 July 🎧 Podcast: 15–23 August https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSxly4LxO0Dae4PNO9SZlpIw00F0wvmEUwLi4BDCHyNbCI0A/viewform [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jun 2026 00:24 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mow56ecn2k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mojtxe4nj22vWhat are the biggest challenges facing Australian children in today’s digital world? 📱 At the Digital Childhoods Summit, we asked experts and leaders across the sector to share their insights 🎤 Watch this video and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts 👇18 Jun 2026 03:07 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mojtxe4nj22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3moch46vwoc27🎉 Congratulations! 🎉 Two members of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child have been awarded $587,640 under the ARC Linkage Projects 2025 (Round 2) for Digital Futures: Computational Thinking Tools for Foundational Learning.15 Jun 2026 04:29 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3moch46vwoc27https://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mo2cqhonj22y2025 was an incredible year for us, marked by meaningful accomplishments, collaboration, and impact across our work. We’re excited to share our Annual Report, capturing a year of research, partnerships, media engagement, and collective effort across our community.11 Jun 2026 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo2cqhonj22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mnycfxe3v22oAnd you? What do you think children deserve in their digital world? 🌍💭 Let us know in the comments 💬👇 #DigitalChildhood #DigitalWorld #OnlineSafety #ChildrensVoices11 Jun 2026 03:38 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnycfxe3v22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mnvr4ahtv22e🌏 New article in our International Perspectives series! What can 19 preschool children in South Korea teach us about digital childhood?10 Jun 2026 03:23 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnvr4ahtv22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mnsz4nbyfs2n🎤 At the Digital Child Summit 2026, we asked leaders, researchers, educators, and advocates from across the children and digital sector to share one message with children. Their answers are inspiring, thoughtful, and a reminder that children's voices matter in shaping our digital future. 🌟💬09 Jun 2026 01:08 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsz4nbyfs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mniwc5jw3s2x🌏 The Regulation of Children’s Use of Digital Media in the Asia Pacific Join us for a timely and critical conversation on how countries across the Asia-Pacific are responding to children’s use of digital media — and what Australia’s landmark legislation means for the region.05 Jun 2026 00:51 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mniwc5jw3s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mnglfsqmec2lNew report release ‼️ 📢 🤖 Generative AI is rapidly becoming part of children’s everyday lives — from chatbots and AI companions to interactive toys. But what does this mean for how children play, learn, and build relationships?04 Jun 2026 02:31 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnglfsqmec2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mmv7e5v4l22gChildren’s voices spark drive for national action as delegates unite at Digital Childhoods Summit 2026 https://digitalchild.org.au/childrens-voices-spark-drive-for-national-action-as-delegates-unite-at-digital-childhoods-summit-2026/28 May 2026 04:40 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmv7e5v4l22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mmda4bn6mk2v🎮✨ Calling all young gamers and creative minds! QUT is inviting children aged 7–8 to take part in an exciting research project: Children as Designers of Positive Digital Games 💡🕹️ Through fun, hands-on workshops, children will work alongside professional game developers to co-design digital games.21 May 2026 01:06 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmda4bn6mk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalchildau.bsky.social/post/3mmaufytvws2d✨ From children’s ideas to meaningful stories ✨ Patty loves her tablet and her garden 🥕20 May 2026 02:31 +0000at://did:plc:id3mn6mrvplhbbovkx4nlc2t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmaufytvws2d