Dr Catherine Smith

Senior Lecturer, Centre for Wellbeing Science, Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne

Politics & Society

Analysis

Supporting kids’ social lives, without social media

For many young people, social media brought belonging and friendship. As both the ban and summer holidays get underway, we look at how to support them and find new, meaningful connections

Politics & Society

Opinion

Australia’s under-16 social media ban won’t change the reality of growing up online

Delaying access to social media may buy families time, but it ignores the broader conversation about regulation, education and a culture of care

Education

Analysis

Young people are using AI coaches, but are they using the right ones?

We need to ensure that AI coaches can be challenged, are responsive to human feedback and accountable to the communities they serve

Education

Q&A

Q&A: How to talk to your kids about misogyny in school

It can be a challenging conversation, but parents must talk to their children about their experiences of sexism and misogyny in school