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Six tips for young people to look after their online safety, from the eSafety Commissioner
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has put together valuable advice for young people to look after their online safety and wellbeing in the coming months, as they continue to spend more time online than ever before. Here's an excerpt from eSafety's new post, with links to resources.
Online safety kit for parents and carers during the Coronavirus: from the eSafety Commissioner
The internet means that if you and your family have to stay home, it’s easier than ever to stay connected. But it’s important for everyone to stay safe and mentally healthy. Here’s an invaluable virtual safety kit from the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant and her team.
eSafety Commissioner’s 5 Tips for Back-to-School Online Safety
The start of the school year is the perfect time to consider the online safety of your children. Julie Inman Grant, the eSafety Commissioner, offers some practical advice and resources.
Big Ted and friends help parents keep young kids safe online
The eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant explains how her office has teamed up with the ABC's Play School to develop new resources for parents of children under 5, including a downloadable Family Tech Agreement.
Protecting Children Online: A Community Responsibility
Parents are at the frontline of keeping children safe online, but all of us have a role in protecting children from harm, writes eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant.
Cybersafety: How to be a parent in the digital world
Former police officer and cybersafety expert Susan McLean's new book helps parents navigate the online world of their children, writes Shane Green.
eSafety Commissioner: We must all Step Up to Support Young Australians to Combat Cyberbullying (and Seek Help)
Independent Schools Victoria is encouraging schools to get involved in the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. In this post, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant details the work of her office to combat cyberbullying.
eSafety Commissioner: Is there such a thing as ‘safe sexting?’
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant discusses the practice of 'sexting' among young people, and what parents can do to protect their child.
Best of the Web: making smacking illegal, parenting a gifted child, and online predators using gaming apps
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.
The eSafety Commissioner’s warning: ‘We’re 10 years behind our kids’
Julie Inman Grant, the Commonwealth’s eSafety Commissioner, urges parents to be vigilant as part of a society-wide response to protect children in the digital era, in this interview with Shane Green.