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How to parent in a digital world – at every age and stage
Dr Jo Orlando (PhD) is a researcher, futurist and Australia’s leading digital wellbeing expert. With over 500 television appearances and audiences across six continents, she is the voice national media turn to when technology is the story, and the expert organisations from Apple to the NSW Government call on to make sense of our digital world. She has provided expertise to the UK Cabinet, advised global platforms including Roblox, and helped shape government policy on online safety and AI.
Her message cuts through the hype and the fear alike: technology is something we can shape, understand and use well.
Dr Joanne Orlando is based in Sydney, Australia.
Dr Jo recently won a major national award for Outstanding Leadership in Community Engagement from Engagement Australia; recognising the real-world impact of her work across the country and beyond.
This isn’t research sitting on a shelf. Dr Jo’s work is changing how families handle their children’s screen time, helping schools make better decisions about technology, and informing government policy on digital safety. From parents feeling more confident about their children’s online lives to teachers with practical tools that genuinely work, her research is making a real difference to everyday life, in Australia and internationally
