Cyber safe parents

Information and resources to help families stay safe online.

– Explore websites and engage in games together
– Manage privacy settings on apps and social media together
– Set some rules about online safety basics

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Online safety resources

Sexual abuse online can happen to anyone

Parents and carers are the first line of defence in protecting their child from sexual abuse online. The eSafety Commissioner's Protecting children from sexual abuse online provides videos, posters, things to watch out for and how to report.

How to keep safe online

Keeping your children safe online can be a challenge. Watch this video recording of a panel discussion to learn how you can use technology to create a safe online environment for them.

Watch the video

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Transcript - how to keep your children safe online (PDF 202.9KB)

Online safety for people with disabilities

Young people with communication disabilities, cognitive impairment and low literacy levels are disproportionately at risk of online abuse, cyberbullying and scams. Guidelines and easy read resources from Scope can help families.

Access Scope resources

Talk with your teenager

Support your 13-18 year old child's healthy development by talking with them openly and answering their questions honestly. Have conversations about online risks, including child sexual abuse online. 

Help is available from the eSafety Commissioner. 

Keeping safe online

Check out the online safety resources for parents and carers. You will find videos, articles, research reports, self-help guides and picture books.

Cybermarvel resources for parents

Mikki vs the World

Mikki and her assistant Jez call upon their team of experts to help break down some big issues. This ABC TV series is relevant for pre-teens to teens and their families.

Watch the episodes on ABC iview

 

First Nations resources

The internet provides a wealth of positive experiences, however, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and young people are more likely to be exposed to a range of online harms, including hate speech, discrimination and bullying. 

The eSafety Commissioner's Cool, beautiful, strange and scary research report explores the online experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and considers the digital parenting practices of their parents and caregivers.

Connecting safely

Get tips on thinking before you share online, protect yourself, and how to seek help if something goes wrong.

Staying safe

Free and easy-to-use app with step-by-step instructions and videos to help your mob get online and stay safe. 

Keeping family safe

Learn how to keep your family safe and well online and report tech abuse.

Dealing with hate

Know how to deal with negativity online and protect yourself.

Protect your information and secure your devices

Cyber Security NSW provides advice on managing phishing, multi-factor authentication, software updates, identity protection, securing home Wi-Fi, and others.

Antivirus and software updates

Keep your devices secure and protect your personal information.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Use a stronger line of defence with a double lock on your accounts.

Passwords and passphrases
Physical protection of data and devices

Advice on protecting your data and devices when at home, at work, or in public.

Protect your identity
Safely connecting in public
Secure your home network
Secure your online presence
Spot phishing emails and report them

Device management for families

Privacy overview for Apple devices

Privacy overview for Apple devices (PDF 4.37MB) - an overview of Apple products used by your child at school and their built-in privacy protections.

Microsoft help video on updating Windows

Microsoft help video on updating Windows - learn why and how you should regularly update your computer.

Windows Security to protect your computer against viruses

Windows Security to protect your computer against viruses - Learn how you can customise the features included with Windows 10.

Manage your child’s Chromebook account

Manage your child’s Chromebook account - Learn how to use Family Link to manage your child's Google account, you can let them sign in to some Google services on their Chromebook.

You can also use the Family Link app to choose what websites your child can access using Chrome, supervise your child's app usage, and more.

More Cybermarvel resources

Cyber playtime

Watch short videos and learn how to keep your family safe online.

Cyber Security careers

Find out about cyber security as a career option.

Cyber safe classroom

On-time and on-demand learning activities and challenges for all students.

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