Screen-free moments: Practical ways to reconnect

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Jane and Ian from Kiama Unplugged. Based in NSW, Kiama Unplugged is a community-led movement that often partners with local businesses to host events encouraging people to reduce their smart phone use and reconnect with each other and the world around them.   These events seek to mitigate the negative impacts of screens, promote face-to-face interactions, and create opportunities for families and communities to reconnect. 

Jane and Ian share practical tips for reducing screen time and creating moments of connection for families and communities.  

In this episode you will hear:

• Jane and Ian share how Kiama Unplugged started and the experience of a phone free, Kiama Unplugged event  [00:05:39].
•  About activities families can do to spend screen free time together  [00:17:14].
•  Jane and Ian share how they communicated limiting screen time with their children and their advice to parents who are finding setting these boundaries difficult [00:27:44].
•  How you can start an unplugged event in your own community [00:41:56].

Further information and resources: 

Kiama Unplugged 

Australia Unplugged  

Heads up alliance podcast  

Screen time: finding a healthy balance for children and young people  

How a neighbourhood coffee house brought a community together 

Why are connection and belonging important? 

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