BHCS
Cybersafety
Internet usage has become part of daily life both at work and at school. Knowing where to find the right information is not always as easy. After all, how do you know where to find something if you don't really know what you are looking for. This page seeks to provide families with websites that families can use to find the information they need to become more informed. This includes knowing where to report cyber crimes or instances of cyberbullying, looking up information about cybersafety or finding information regarding scams.
Knowing where to go when you need information
Staying Cybersafe and Cybersmart
Unfortunately, there are always people who want to take advantage. It is therefore important to remain aware of the current exploits and scams. If you need information on what to look out for, we recommend you go to the Australian Government's Cyber Security Centre website. Here you can report cyber crimes or find out how to protect yourself online. Gp to https://www.cyber.gov.au/
Remain aware of scams
If you want to know what other types of scams you need to be aware of, how to protect yourself from scams or how to report a scam you can go to: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/
To sign up to receive the latest alerts on scams go to: https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/register/individuals-and-families
Checking on the facts
If you are unsure if something is a hoax or an urban legend, particularly if the information is being circulated on social media or via an email chain, and want to be able to check the facts, you can go to Snopes.
Snopes is the internet’s go-to source for discerning what is true and what is total nonsense. Go to https://www.snopes.com/
eSafety Information
for Parents
for Parents
Navigating the internet and the concept of online learning and online safety can be daunting. The Government through the Office of the e-Safety Commissioner has a website to help parents stay informed at: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents
If you need to report illegal or harmful content, you can do so via the following link: https://www.esafety.gov.au/report/illegal-harmful-content
Easy steps to securing your information online
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has developed an Easy Steps Guide to help Australians protect themselves from cyber criminals. Lottery and grant scams, identity theft, investment scams, hacking, phishing, dating and romance scams, online abuse and sextortion are just some of the threats people face. For more information go to: https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/publications/easy-steps-secure-your-online-information
Cyberbullying
The e-Safety Commissioner provides a guide to online bullying for parents and carers.
Online bullying can have a devastating impact on young people, whose online life is a key part of their identity and how they interact socially.
For more information go to: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/big-issues/cyberbullying
To make a cyberbullying complaint, go to: https://www.esafety.gov.au/report/cyberbullying