Four Leaders.
One Mission.
- Maggie Dent
- Kirra Pendergast
- Brad Marshall PhD
- Madeleine West


The new standard in online safety for educators.
In a world overwhelmed by digital noise, one coalition has cut through the chaos. For the first time ever, the most respected names in Australian online safety, spanning media, psychology, education, and parenting, have joined forces.
Delivering change
Each team member brings decades of lived, researched, and real-world expertise. They’ve witnessed firsthand the cost of digital harm on children, classrooms, and companies. They’re here to act, with clarity, empathy, and authority.
This isn't a panel. It's your front line.

"No teacher, student, parent, or employee should face digital challenges alone"
Our Frontline.
Your Support Team.

A trusted voice on early childhood, adolescence, and resilience. She brings credibility, calm, and connection to the conversation, especially for boys and parents.

A globally recognised digital safety educator, advisor and strategist. She founded Safe on Social which has evolved to become Ctrl+Shft.

Australia’s leading expert in screen addiction and digital wellbeing. His insights are evidence-based, regulation-focused, and school-proven.

Mother of seven and advocate. She transforms online safety into a human crusade, making it visible, relatable, and unstoppable.

Online Harm Has Evolved. So Have We.
From deepfakes to AI-burner accounts. From sexual extortion to screen addiction. The threats are no longer theoretical. They’re here. And too many are still stuck in the awareness phase.
Measurable Impact
Awareness, education and prevention are critical for harm reduction, but we take it further - our programs and services measure success by their ability to reduce harmful incidents, as well as our ability to assist in response to harm.
Our mission is grow healthier behaviours online with programs designed for schools, businesses, and enterprises alike. Contact us at hello@ctrlshft.global for a bespoke plan for your school or organisation.
“The Online Safety Coach Program has been an invaluable support for our school. The ability to access the team’s expertise, talk through challenges, and receive tailored guidance has been instrumental in strengthening our approach to online safety."
Trusted by Schools. Backed by Research.
100+ Schools Trained
More than 100 schools across Australia trust Ctrl+Shift to equip their staff and students with expert-led online safety training.
Featured in media
Featured by leading national media outlets for pioneering a smarter, more effective approach to digital safety in schools.
Government Partners
Working in partnership with government agencies to help shape policy, inform best practice, and build safer digital environments for young people.
Rated by Educators
Educators consistently rate our programs 4.9 out of 5 stars for relevance, impact and ease of use in today’s fast-moving digital landscape.
Talk to us today.
Join the movement.

