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Internet Safety

The internet is a valuable and entertaining resource. While there is much to enjoy, there are also some potential risks, particularly for young users.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) gives the following tips for parents:

• Spend time online with your kids;
• Help your kids use the Internet as an effective research tool;
• Teach children that information on the Internet is not always reliable;
• Teach your children 'netiquette';
• Chat safely! Be aware of online 'stranger danger';
• Set rules;
• Be involved; and
• Teach your kids ways of dealing with disturbing material.

Remember the best protection is parental supervision!

To help parents and children have safe and fun internet experiences, ACMA has developed a range of guides about internet use, smart phone use and how to be ‘cybersmart’ when socialising online.

The Smart Guide to Socialising on the Internet

Cybersmart Guide : help your kids make the most of the Internet - safely!

Cybersmart Guide for Families : safe Internet use in the library and at home

Cybersmart Kids Online : safe net surfing for kids and their grown ups.

Cybersmart Kids Online : cyberbullying

Cybersmart Dectectives : safety first for online super sleuths

How to be Phone Smart (and stay safe).

Cyber Rules (poster)

More information about internet safety is available on the NetAlert website.

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