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Resource - Beacon App

A free cyber safety educational app designed for parents and carers to help keep their kids safe online.

Resource - ACCC Shopper app

Keep informed about your consumer rights.

What are the most popular video making and sharing apps?

The amount of video online is growing at a rapid rate and is a popular medium for young people, for both learning and recreation. Children and young people are also making and sharing their own videos online. Here is a list of some of the widely used video making and sharing programs.

Resource - Stop, Breathe, Think

An app that promotes mindfulness and emotional awareness.

Resource - Games, apps and social networking - Office of the eSafety Commissioner

Learn about the latest apps, how to protect your information and where to get more safety guidance.

Helping children stay safe when talking to others online

Online messaging and chat are popular ways for children and young people to communicate. There are several things you can discuss with children to help keep them safe. With the rise in popularity of messaging apps and digital communication, young people often keep in touch online. It is common to worry about their safety, but by setting boundaries and expectations, you can help to guide their use.

Resource - Smiling Mind

Mindfulness practice through meditation can help with self-regulation.

Searching and sorting information effectively

With these handy hints, anyone can be an expert at searching and sorting information online. Knowing how to effectively search for and sort through information can make browsing the web safer and more productive. Teachers and parents can model to children and young people how to use search terms effectively and how to select trustworthy sources online.

Creating a safe gaming environment for children

Tips and strategies for creating a safe gaming environment for children and young people.

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