Resource - Beacon App
A free cyber safety educational app designed for parents and carers to help keep their kids safe online.
Creating a safe gaming environment for children
Tips and strategies for creating a safe gaming environment for children and young people.
Collaborating online
Collaborating effectively is an important skill for both students and teachers. A good digital citizen can use online tools to work with people from around the world.
Resource - ACCC Shopper app
Keep informed about your consumer rights.
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.
What makes a good password?
Keeping your passwords strong and secure is one way to stay safe online. What makes a good password?
Resource - Stop, Breathe, Think
An app that promotes mindfulness and emotional awareness.
Resource - Smiling Mind
Mindfulness practice through meditation can help with self-regulation.
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.
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.