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As part of the Australian Government’s commitment to cyber safety the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) manages this cybersafety and cybersecurity education program. This website has classroom cybersafety resources for teachers to use with students.
Bullying. No Way!
Managed by the Safe and Supportive School Communities (SSSC) Working Group, this website has classroom cybersafety resources for teachers to use with students as well as some parent resources.
ThinkUKnow Australia
This website, developed by the Australian Federal Police, Microsoft Australia and Datacom, provides tips on how to protect your computer. It also provides advice on cyber safety topics and explains how to report inappropriate or criminal activities.
Stay Smart Online
The Australian Government’s online safety and security website has a section devoted entirely to Kids & Teens. It contains some great e-resources for both secondary and primary teachers.
Budd:e Secondary
This website explores advanced online safety and security topics, including: creating content, file sharing, pop-ups, privacy, sharing, scams, spam, spyware, malware, phishing, online transactions and computer viruses. Students can earn points answering questions to 'buy' parts and accessories to build a cyborg that can be used as an avatar on social networking sites.
Kids Helpline: Staying safe online
Kids Helpline provides teacher resources as well as general advice for young people on staying safe online.
Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN)
ACORN is a national online system that allows the public to report instances of cybercrime. It also provides help so you can recognise and avoid common types of cybercrime.
Go Digi
Go Digi is an online program to help Australians realise their online potential. The Go Digi website has learning guides on topics such as social media and how to choose a device.
Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner
This federal government website features information on eSafety and cyberbullying for parents as well as educational resources. There is also a comprehensive reporting system for cyberbullying.
ScamWatch
Scamwatch is run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). It provides information on how to recognise, avoid and report scams.
Telstra
Telstra has a range of information on staying safe online. There are tips to protect your privacy, your data and help for families.
How to set and use strong passwords
Passwords and PINs identify you. This website gives advice about how to create passwords and keep them safe.
Tools to create a stronger password. This Library Blog post explains more about creating stronger passwords and links to sites that do this for you.
Setting up two-factor authentication on Google.
This video steps you through setting up two-factor authentication on your Google accounts.
How to make effective passwords if you are at risk of tech-facilitated abuse
This video steps you through important steps in keeping your accounts and passwords safe.