About us
Cybersafe Families cyber safety education gives parents and guardians a way to make their homes cyber safe! It’s important for parents to understand the real possibilities and understand the best practice for protection for as long as your family needs it. We don’t endorse overly strict regimes, just the importance of providing a suitable technology environment that is appropriate for the different stages of a child’s life.
Once parents are armed with the right information, only they can decide what’s right for their children. We aim for the best possible outcome for parents working with what is available, with a focus on the future of home internet safety. Cybersafe Families has a strong focus on child internet safety in Adelaide.
We follow guidelines as recommended by the Children’s eSafety Commissioner, this combined with our experience in the industry provides a unique presentation offering for Australian schools.
We are passionate about children getting the most of Information Technology at the time when they are ready. We provide cyber safety education in Adelaide. Information Technology can be a great resource and learning tool for children, but it can also provide access to material that may not be age appropriate. Unfiltered access and potential discoveries that can occur right in your home could be harmful to your children.
Our team
Executive team
Danielle Verrilli
Director
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As an experienced Teacher, Registered Clinical Counsellor, and mother of two teenagers, Danielle has a special interest in the well-being of children and working with families.
Through her 28 years of experience working in education settings; teaching, counselling, and delivering quality wellbeing programs to students of all ages, Danielle has found a passion for providing safe online environments for all children and identified a need for cyber safety education and support for families, schools and communities.
Michelle Greene
Director
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Michelle is an experienced Marketer and leader, having worked across many business sectors throughout her career. Skilled in Marketing Management, Database Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Advertising and Business Development.
An accomplished marketing professional with Communications qualifications from University of South Australia, Michelle is passionate about children getting the most out of online learning.
Chris Greene
Director
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Chris has been involved with IT in the education sector for over 10 years and has witnessed all scenarios from the best practices to the poorest which led him down the cyber safety path. Seeing first-hand the effects of IT on children in positive and negative ways has created his desire to ensure safety for all children online.
The gaps in understanding between generations is common, so the need does exist to make sure families are not disadvantaged because of this. The education of the non-IT skilled requires effective communication and understanding.
Cybersafe Families wants to help all parents and grandparents to find a level playing field, so they can effectively guide our youth.
Cybersafety Educators
Todd
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Todd lives in the Adelaide hills with his wife and two daughters.
He has a unique perspective on the importance of technology and education, following nearly twenty years as an educator combined with his reliance on a huge technological advance, living with a rechargeable ‘deep brain stimulator’.
For the past ten years Todd Murfitt has been a primary principal in South Australia. He is passionate about collaboration and communication, creating positive learning environments for all students, teachers and leaders.
Diagnosed in 2017 with ‘Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease”. Todd’s grit to go ‘toe to toe’ with this challenge has only strengthened his determination to live a full life; whilst maintaining his burning ambition to impact others positively – which has seen the schools he has led overcome adversity and develop thriving communities.
Retired now from school principalship, Todd is an author, presenter and coach.
Jess
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Jess has always had a strong passion for Psychology and Mental Health which lead her to complete an Honours in Psychology at the University of Adelaide. She has also worked at Baptist Care where Jess loved supporting and making connections with young people, helping them to reach their full potential.
Jess has also spent time working with Lifeline and found this work rewarding and meaningful. Her love of learning and passion for child and adolescent well-being has driven her to study a Masters in Secondary Teaching at the University of Adelaide.
Jess believes that there are many benefits for children who engage in the online world and providing education and support to children and their families about cyber safety is the best we can do to help them to become responsible digital citizens and make safe choices online, and in doing so, protecting their mental health.
Dustin
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Dustin is an energetic teacher with over 15 years of local, interstate and international experience, and a keen interest in child welfare and safety. He has taught as a full-time classroom teacher, TRT, one-to-one specialist, and tutor.
Dustin grew up on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, he loves music, movies, AFL, snowboarding and most of all, travel.
Dustin recently returned from 10 months in the US, and he’s excited to be home, and to be joining the Cyber Safe Families team.
Bill
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Bill holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing but has worked in schools for over 5 years and that is where he found his true passion for the education and wellbeing space. This motivated him to complete a Masters of Education at UniSA.
Bill has worked with students of high needs and has found this to be an extremely rewarding experience where he learned many valuable lessons about how children of diverse needs learn best. Supporting, engaging and working with children in various roles such as Coach, Education Support Officer and OSHC Educator, Bill enjoys building connections with students of all ages.
Bill believes that educating children about cybersafety is crucial for their overall well-being and development in an increasingly digital world. By teaching children about online safety, Bill believes that you can help them develop critical thinking skills and learn how to navigate the online world in a responsible and safe way whilst also having fun.
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