The New Standard.
In online safety education.
For the first time, the most trusted voices in online safety, psychology, education, and parenting have joined forces. This is more than collaboration. It’s a movement. A united front of experts turning lived experience and frontline insight into real-world change. Together, we’re not just responding to the crisis.
We’re reshaping the culture that created it.
Each member of The Coalition brings decades of lived experience, frontline insight, and deep domain expertise.
They’ve seen the real cost of digital harm on children, in classrooms, families, and entire organisations. They don’t just understand the problem. They’ve lived it, studied it, and led through it. And now, they’re here to act with clarity, empathy, and unshakable authority.
8/10
Schools react to harm 
instead of preventing it
Four Leaders.
One Mission.
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Maggie Dent
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Kirra Pendergast
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Brad Marshall PhD
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Madeleine West
At CTRL+SHFT we believe online safety isn’t just a necessity, it’s a fundamental right. We operate with the conviction that education is the most powerful tool to create safer online worlds.
Our Purpose
We exist to empower individuals, families, schools, and organisations with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the digital world safely. Social media and online platforms evolve rapidly, and with them, so do risks. Rather than chasing every trend, we focus on building resilience, awareness, and critical thinking skills that last a lifetime.
Our Values and How We Work
Integrity First – We are committed to transparency, honesty, and ethical leadership in the online safety space. Our content and advice are based on research, best practices, and real-world experience. We remain completely unbiased and do not accept payment from big tech.
Education Over Fear – While online risks exist, fear-based messaging isn’t the answer. We believe in empowering, not scaring, by providing practical, accessible, and effective solutions.
Work-Life Harmony – Our team operates with the same flexibility and trust we encourage online. Innovation and creativity thrive in an environment where people are trusted to do their best work on their own terms.
Lifelong Learning – Online Worlds are always changing, and so are we. We embrace continuous improvement, staying at the forefront of online safety trends while keeping our solutions simple and practical.
Mission-Driven, Not Just Business-Driven – We measure success not just by numbers, but by the lives we impact.
Adaptability is Key – We evolve our strategies to meet emerging online threats.
A Community Approach – Safety online is a collective effort. We collaborate with educators, parents, students, businesses, and policymakers to create meaningful change.
The Future We Envision
A world where every person regardless of age, background, or location can engage online safely, confidently, and responsibly.
We are the future of online safety education.