Resources and links
Assistance and information
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The
Parents section of ACMA’s Cybersmart website provides specific information for parents.
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The
Kids Helpline provides confidential support and assistance to children and young people with concerns about their online safety. Phone 1800 551 800.
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The family doctor may be able to assist parents with concerns about the health and wellbeing of their child and will be able to provide referral to a psychologist or mediator to assist families to deal with excessive internet-use issues.
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The Cybersafety Contact Centre can provide general cybersafety information. Phone 1800 880 176.
Internet Safety Awareness Presentations
As part of its Cybersafety Outreach program, the ACMA offers free general internet safety awareness presentations for parents, students and teachers. Each presentation is approximately 60 minutes, excluding question time.
These presentations are easy to understand, thorough, non-technical and informative. They cover a range of issues including:
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the ways children use the internet and emerging technologies
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potential risks faced by children when online such as cyberbullying, identity theft, inappropriate contact and exposure to inappropriate content
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tips and strategies to help children stay safe online.
Book an internet safety awareness presentation.
Professional Development for Educators
In consultation with key stakeholders and education bodies, the ACMA has developed a free and accredited Cybersafety Outreach—Professional Development for Educators (PD) program. The program is available as a full-day workshop or as 3 x 2 hour sessions and provides teachers with a comprehensive understanding of a modern student’s technology profile, digital literacy, positive online behaviour, personal and peer safety and the school’s and teachers’ legal obligations to minimise and address risks.
Book teacher professional development.
Policies and procedures
Cybersafety policies and procedures have been developed by state and territory education authorities. Links to available policies and procedures are provided within the Policies and procedures section of the Schools Gateway.