STAYING SAFE ONLINE & IN E-SPORTS
STAYING SAFE ONLINE & IN E-SPORTS
ONLINE SAFETY TIPS
When using the internet, children may be exposed to various online risks, such as having personal data misused or shared without their consent, having profiles accessed by strangers, being exposed to online bullying and harmful one-on-one interactions between adults and minors, including grooming and abuse.
Knowing where to report online abuse and harmful content online, following expert tips and guidance, and protecting personal information is crucial. By following these online safety tips, children and young people, with the help of their parents and carers, can navigate the online world safely and confidently, enjoying the online world while minimizing potential risks.
The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) helps Australians have safer, positive online experiences. Find out more by visiting the eSafety’s website.
Netsafe help people in Aotearoa New Zealand by providing practical tools, support and advice for managing online challenges. Find out more at Netsafe’s website.
Reporting Online Abuse and Harmful Content Online
In Australia – You can report cyberbullying, adult cyber abuse, image-based abuse (sharing, or threatening to share, intimate images without the consent of the person shown) or illegal and restricted content including child sexual exploitation material to the eSafety Commissioner. Online child sexual exploitation can be reported to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation.
In Aotearoa New Zealand – Illegal and harmful online content, including online child sexual abuse, can be reported to Netsafe 7 days a week.
Advice for Children & Young People
The eSafety’s website has lots of helpful advice to help you stay safe online, including information about unsafe or unwanted contact online, grooming, disturbing content or cyberbullying.
The eSafety Commissioner also has a range of resources available to help First Nations people stay safe online and get support if needed.
Information for Parents & Carers
eSafety provides advice and guidance for parents and carers to help their children stay safe online. This includes helping parents and carers understand online safety challenges and offering a range of resources to help your child have positive online experiences.
To keep up-to-date with the latest apps, games and social media young people are using, visit the eSafety Guide which includes important advice about safety features, how to report online abuse and protect personal information.