About the Digital Child
The world’s first research centre dedicated to creating positive digital childhoods for all Australian children. We are shaping a future where every child can thrive in the digital age.
Supporting children growing up in a digital world
The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child is shaping an environment with children, families, and communities so they can navigate their own digital worlds.
We know that children’s lived experiences are rapidly changing, and that every childhood is now fundamentally digital. Our mission is to create positive digital childhoods for every child in Australia.
We do this by focusing on:
- Healthy digital lives, understanding how digital technology intersects children’s lived experiences and providing guidance to families, educators, and policymakers as they navigate this space.
- Educational empowerment, equipping children with the skills they need to live their best digital lives.
- Safe digital spaces, making online engagement safer while promoting healthy digital relationships.
By empowering families to navigate the digital world and providing evidence-based insights to shape good policy and practice, we are shaping a positive digital future for children in Australia.
Our funding
Together with our partners, we are redefining digital childhoods, and leading the conversation for a positive digital future.
We are funded by the Australian Government through the Australian Research Council.
Artwork by Digital Child children
Children engage with digital technology differently than adults understand -whether those adults are in the home, working in the classroom or debating in Parliament. We know that parents, policymakers and educators will be able to make better decisions if they better understand children’s online lived experiences.
Our latest Centre branding is made brighter by the contributions of Digital Child children! With thanks to the children who contributed artwork, including: Alex, Ari, Ava, Caleb, Ella, Elodie, Esther, Felix, Finn, Fox, Harper, Jamie, Luka, Madi, Maggie, Maria, Mila, Miller, Noah, Oscar, and Ramona.
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