Online Gaming
Playing games online and using consoles or games on a computer is great fun, but you to need to be careful about how much you play and who you play with. Too much gaming can affect your school or social life. It is important that if you chat with other gamers, you protect your privacy and don’t share personal or private information.
Know the basics
- Limit your game play time.
- Make time offline for your friends, your favourite sports and other activities.
Protect yourself
- If another player is behaving badly or making you uncomfortable, block them from your players list.
- Report poor behaviour to the game site operator.
- Keep personal details private.
- Respect others in the game.
- Be aware of game classifications and age restrictions.
If you want to talk about a problem, you can call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, visit Kids Helpline or contact the Cybersmart Online Helpline service.
The Australian Government's
Easy Guide to Socialising Online provides information on how internet users can protect themselves and their information when using social networking sites, search engines and online games.