Online Safety

The resources below provide you with advice and tools to help keep yourself and others safe online. Be a responsible Digital Citizen and make sure you are in control of your technology use

Factsheet_Youth_CyberSafety.pdf

Handy tips for staying safe online

Stay safe online with these 10 quick and easy tips

Using technology in schools – your rights and responsibilitiesIn order to ensure that all students and teachers in public schools can be provided with safe, secure and quality access to the internet, the NSW Department of Education expects all staff and students to understand and abide by the Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services policy.

What does your digital shadow say about you?

Do you know what your digital shadow looks like?

What do I need to know about in-game chat?Video games are becoming more social. Players are now able to talk and plan with other players in online games. Here is everything you need to know about in-game chatting.

5 strategies for dealing with cyberbullyingCyberbullying can be overwhelming and can make you feel completely out of control. But the good news is, there are steps you can take to help you deal with a cyberbullying situation.

Socials_Poster.pdf

5 ways to tame your social media use

Do something that makes you forget to check your phone.

If you'd like more info - check out these good websites below

Think U Know

The ThinkUKnow program is a website run in partnership with the Australian Federal Police. ThinkUKnow is specifically aimed at educating and increasing awareness about online child sexual exploitation including avoiding unwanted contact, online grooming, self generated content, sexual extortion and how to get help.

#What Do You Expect

#WhatDoYouExpect Campaign is an initiative of the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence. It provides young people with lots of good information about their rights online.

eSafety Commissioner

This is the Australian Government’s website for young people, providing information to help you stay safe online and understand appropriate behaviour.

the Carly Ryan foundation

Carly Ryan is a 15 year old girl who was murdered by an online predator. Her foundation started by her parents, aims to provide young people with tips and resources to stay safe and have positive experiences online.

Net Smartz

Play some games to help you learn more about making safer online choices.

That's Not Cool

An interactive site from the US that’s all about where you draw your digital line.