21 Feb 2020
Tuesday 11th February was Safer Internet Day. A worldwide event that raises awareness about online safety and encourages everyone to help create a better internet. In Australia, the eSafety Commissioner is responsible for managing and promoting Safer Internet Day. Please see the resources below that are particularly relevant for parents.
· Webinars for parents, including the ’hard to have’ conversation guides
· https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents
· Resources and printables for parents https://www.esafety.gov.au/safer-internet-day/downloads
· A guide to social media, apps and games with links to online safety information and how to report abusive content https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide
· Support services - a directory of online safety and wellbeing resources for everyone who uses the internet https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/counselling-support-servicesCounseling
· Support documents in languages other than English https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/tailored-advice/help-in-languages-other-than-english