Port Stephens Unplugged

17/06/2026

Life happens beyond the screen.
Take a break from scrolling
Look up. Show up. Be part of it.

16/06/2026

Strive Hive Psychology now stocking dumb phones in support of the Port Stephens Unplugged movement!

Delaying the introduction of smartphones is one of the most impactful choices a parent or carer can make.

Jump on board! Contact the office to order and arrange pickup in Nelson Bay.

$115 each with $5 off any additional phones.

[email protected]
(02) 4033 2717

15/06/2026

Wake up Port Stephens!

Principals, please don’t wait for the policies to trickle down. You can make the choice now - put the safety and wellbeing of children first and stop posting images of them on public social media platforms!

This is a call for action!

12/06/2026

Life happens beyond the screen.
Take a break from scrolling and discover what's happening in your community.
Look up. Show up. Be part of it.

Do you have plans this weekend? Check out these local events!

Friday 12 June
🎤 6.30pm: And Also With You (free theatre show), Soldier’s Point Hall

Saturday 13 June
🏃🏾 8am: Parkruns in Raymond Terrace, Medowie and Fingal Bay
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 12pm to 9pm: Raymond Terrace Chill-Out! Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace

Sunday 14 June
🛍️ 9am to 1pm: Tomaree Markets, Neil Carroll Park, Nelson Bay
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 12pm to 9pm: Raymond Terrace Chill-Out! Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace

12/06/2026

Delaying smartphones is the best way forward for our kids. Calling parents in Port Stephens to make the pledge!

04/06/2026

Are you thinking about picking out a phone for your child? A hand-me-down iPhone may seem like an easy option, but we can do better. Children under 14 need a custom built dumb phone that has no capacity for internet access, with simple call and texts only! Our 14-16yr olds are more tricky. The best option is a budget Android paired with Google Family Link (Smartphone capacity but allows parents turning off access to social media and web browsing).

31/05/2026

29/05/2026

Port Stephens Unplugged attended their first event with Port Stephens Women in Business this week! The room listened as the “unplugged” voice was heard! The movement is starting and parents and carers in our community are being called on to stand together and challenge the unsafe standards that exist in our present society. Some of the practices linked to negative outcomes include: Posting images of children online - Giving young children (eg under 8yo) any form of handheld interactive device - Using gamified learning over paper based learning - Introduction of Smartphones in children under 16 years of age - Allowing devices in bedrooms. Yet we feel stuck because we don’t want our own kids excluded because of our choices. That’s exactly why it is so important as parents and carers in Port Stephens that we band together and make mindful choices about technology together. Please follow along and share these insights with your nearest and dearest as we pick up the momentum!