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The Coalition has promised to pour $6 million into Australian children’s online safety through a charity set up in the wake of the Port Arthur massacre.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton made the announcement late last night, saying the money to the Alannah and Madeline Foundation would support its online safety resources, targeted towards children aged between four and 16.

The charity, which works to prevent violence against children, was set up by Walter Mikac after his wife and two daughters – the foundation’s namesakes – were killed in the Port Arthur massacre in 1996.

The anniversary of the massacre is April 28.

“There is no more important matter for Australian society to consider than the protection of children. I know that many parents are desperate for help to limit the impacts of harmful content that’s re-wiring impressionable young minds in a bad way,” Dutton said in a joint announcement with shadow communications spokeswoman Melissa McIntosh.

“Today’s funding announcement to continue the work of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation is an important part of our plan to keep children safe.”