Cyber Safety Information
See below for links to a number of excellent cyber safety sites. A brief description for each site and the target audience has been included.
Child and Parent Resources
Hectors World - Hang out with Hector and his friends to see how to use your computer, the internet and mobile phone!
The Cyber Pass - this site provides a list of cyber safety checklist skills that students can work their way through in completing
Report Cyberbullying, illegal content and image abuse - at the home page of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner website , committed to empowering all Australians to have safer, more positive experiences online.
Susan McLean of Cyber Safety Solutions - here some resources from highly respected cyber safety expert Susan McLean
Cyber Safety: Understanding Malware is a free, online teaching resource for Years 4-6 that assists primary teachers to Identify different types of malware and their effects on computers and understand the connection between copyright-infringing sites and the propagation of malware.
Parent Education
eSafety Commissioner Parent Resources - information for parents on cyber safety.
eSafety Commissioner The Easy Guide to Socialising Online - great summary of online social networking, sites and tips by the Australian Government
Family Online Safety Institute - an excellent site with lots of resources including a downloadable family internet contract.
Thinkuknow United Kingdom- cyber safety site created and co-funded by the European Union and the UK Police. Has a wealth of fabulous resources for students, parents and teachers.
ThinkuKnow Australia - a free, evidence-based cyber safety program that provides accessible cyber safety education to parents, carers and teachers through schools and organisations across Australia
Connectsafely.org - is a Silicon Valley, Calif.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security
A Parent's Guide to Facebook - designed to help you understand what Facebook is and how to use it safely..
Common Sense Media - great resource dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by providing trustworthy information, education, and independent voice needed to thrive in a world of media and technology.
Net Addiction - resources and tips for those suffering from Internet Addiction
Be Internet awesome! - To make the most of the Internet, kids need to be prepared to make smart decisions. Be Internet Awesome teaches kids the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence.
YouTube Safety Mode - Learn how to set Safety Mode on YouTube on a variety of devices
Scamwatch - This site is excellent for all of the latest news and alerts on any scams that have been identified. Valuable resource for all!
Cyberbullying Research Center - dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents.
Popular App Guide for Parents - learn about the most popular apps used by our children. Here they are divided into green, grey and red zone!
Child and Parent Resources
Hectors World - Hang out with Hector and his friends to see how to use your computer, the internet and mobile phone!
The Cyber Pass - this site provides a list of cyber safety checklist skills that students can work their way through in completing
Report Cyberbullying, illegal content and image abuse - at the home page of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner website , committed to empowering all Australians to have safer, more positive experiences online.
Susan McLean of Cyber Safety Solutions - here some resources from highly respected cyber safety expert Susan McLean
Cyber Safety: Understanding Malware is a free, online teaching resource for Years 4-6 that assists primary teachers to Identify different types of malware and their effects on computers and understand the connection between copyright-infringing sites and the propagation of malware.
Parent Education
eSafety Commissioner Parent Resources - information for parents on cyber safety.
eSafety Commissioner The Easy Guide to Socialising Online - great summary of online social networking, sites and tips by the Australian Government
Family Online Safety Institute - an excellent site with lots of resources including a downloadable family internet contract.
Thinkuknow United Kingdom- cyber safety site created and co-funded by the European Union and the UK Police. Has a wealth of fabulous resources for students, parents and teachers.
ThinkuKnow Australia - a free, evidence-based cyber safety program that provides accessible cyber safety education to parents, carers and teachers through schools and organisations across Australia
Connectsafely.org - is a Silicon Valley, Calif.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security
A Parent's Guide to Facebook - designed to help you understand what Facebook is and how to use it safely..
Common Sense Media - great resource dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by providing trustworthy information, education, and independent voice needed to thrive in a world of media and technology.
Net Addiction - resources and tips for those suffering from Internet Addiction
Be Internet awesome! - To make the most of the Internet, kids need to be prepared to make smart decisions. Be Internet Awesome teaches kids the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence.
YouTube Safety Mode - Learn how to set Safety Mode on YouTube on a variety of devices
Scamwatch - This site is excellent for all of the latest news and alerts on any scams that have been identified. Valuable resource for all!
Cyberbullying Research Center - dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents.
Popular App Guide for Parents - learn about the most popular apps used by our children. Here they are divided into green, grey and red zone!
