Cybersafety

Being Cybersmart

The Cybersmart website is about keeping safe and smart online. It provides cybersafety education and awareness for children, young people and parents. Cybersmart features news, resources and information about current cybersafety issues and provides practical advice about how to deal with them.

In addition to information, videos, animations and activities about how to play it safe online, the site links to comprehensive training and cybersafety resources for teachers, available through the Schools Gateway. The site also hosts cybersafety materials for library staff. Cybersmart – Stay ahead and stay safe online.

Enter the site…  www.cybersmart.gov.au

Cybersmart guide for families

This easy-to-read guide offers information about children’s internet use and advice for parents and carers about online safety. The guide provides practical advice on current issues such as privacy, spam and cyberbullying.

Cybersmart Kids brochures

Social networking, mobile phone use and general internet safety tips are covered in the ACMA’s suite of Cybersmart Kids brochures. The brochures provide tips for children and parents about keeping safe online.

Cyber rules poster

A colourful hints and tips poster for children aged 7 and up, the cyber rules poster reminds young internet users to think carefully about what they see online, who they communicate with and what information they provide about themselves.