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Resource - Parents and carers online bullying information

Information about bullying for parents and carers, produced by NSW Department of Education

Protecting your personal information and digital reputation

Staying safe online includes staying in control of who can see your personal information online, and who can not. Over time, the information you share becomes part of your digital reputation.

What makes a good password?

Keeping your passwords strong and secure is one way to stay safe online. What makes a good password?

Resource - Talking about sharing on social media

Social media is filled with examples of what happens when something goes viral, either for better or worse. Examples of viral social media posts offer opportunities for conversations with a child about what is and what isn’t appropriate to share.

Internet hoaxes

A hoax is a deliberate lie designed to seem truthful. Learn about online resources that will help you recognise and debunk hoaxes.

Resource - You are the new gatekeeper of the news

Everyone has the responsibility to be a discerning consumer of news.

How chat, texting and messaging can keep us connected

Staying in touch with friends and family is now easier than ever before. Young people are using online communication to build friendships, share their lives and work together.

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.

Resource - The Lost Summer

A role-playing game created by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.

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