Online Safety
Below are some websites, links and articles that you may find informative and useful.
Susan McLean, Australia's leading cyber expert has some tips to help keep you and your family cyber safe:
- Never ever share passwords or personal information
- Do not reply to rude or nasty comments
- Social Networking profiles (ie Facebook) MUST be set to private
- Immediately tell an adult if you feel uncomfortable online
A Guide to Keeping Children Safe Online (A Good Read For Non-Techy Parents)
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What Is Cyberbullying? An Overview for Students, Parents, and Teachers
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Cyber-Safety - top ten tips for youth
The internet and mobile phones provide a great way to communicate and express yourself with others, but it's important to make sure they're used responsibly so that everybody has an enjoyable online experience.
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Cyber-Bullying - Don't start it - Don't be a part of it
Cyber-bullying involves the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated and hostile behaviour by an individual or group that is intended to harm others.
It differs from traditional schoolyard bullying because it often continues outside of school and school hours. It can be 24/7 and sometimes the bully is anonymous.
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Cyber-Bullying
It's almost impossible to imagine life without the internet and mobile phones. With the touch of a button you can be connected to friends and family wherever they are. But these technologies can also be used in a negative way - causing hurt to others. Cyberbullying is a growing problem. Being the target of cyberbullying is not your fault and there are things you can do to put a stop to it.
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Preventing LGBTQ cyberbullying
A guide for educators and parents - click here
Guide to Keeping Children Safe Online
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eSafety
iParent—where parents can learn about the digital environment and keep updated on their children’s technology use.
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