Cyber Safety
The internet has become an integral part of life for people of all ages. It provides access to a myriad of information and enables people to research, create and communicate in new and exciting ways.
For children and young people the internet has become essential to learning, playing and socialising, with many of them using computers and the internet from an increasingly early age.
But there are risks. Children may, unwittingly or deliberately, share personal information without realising that they could be subject to identity theft, or that they are leaving behind content which might not reflect well on them in the future.
They might be exposed to content which is sexually explicit, violent, prohibited or even illegal.
They might experience cyber bullying or be at risk from contact by strangers. Teenagers, in particular, might be caught out by the commercial side of the internet, through advertising, scams or through sharing downloads of music or television programs.
For children and young people the internet has become essential to learning, playing and socialising, with many of them using computers and the internet from an increasingly early age.
But there are risks. Children may, unwittingly or deliberately, share personal information without realising that they could be subject to identity theft, or that they are leaving behind content which might not reflect well on them in the future.
They might be exposed to content which is sexually explicit, violent, prohibited or even illegal.
They might experience cyber bullying or be at risk from contact by strangers. Teenagers, in particular, might be caught out by the commercial side of the internet, through advertising, scams or through sharing downloads of music or television programs.
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Kids Helpline AustraliaYou and your child are not alone! Kids Helpline is always open - 24 hours a day, every day of the year. They can help with any issue, anytime.
Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Counselling is currently offered by phone 1800 55 1800 , Webchat, and email, but we're constantly expanding and new ways of contacting us will soon be available. |
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Australian Cyber Security CentreThe Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) leads the Australian Government's efforts to improve cyber security. ... We work with our business, government and academic partners and experts in Australia and overseas to investigate and develop solutions to cyber security threats.
This is a great site for Parents and families to learn how to protect themselves from Cyber attacks and predators. |
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Cybersmart DetectivesTake up the challenge! Be smart about protecting yourself from inappropriate contact online.
Detectives explores what could happen when someone reveals too much information online and it ends up in the wrong hands. |
We will continue to actively educate the students at Ardtornish through our cyber safety lessons but you as parents play a critical role in helping them have safe and positive experiences online.
We actively work to ensure no child at Ardtornish Primary School ever encounters a problem
For any more information please contact me at school
Steven Whitehead (IT Coordinator)
We actively work to ensure no child at Ardtornish Primary School ever encounters a problem
For any more information please contact me at school
Steven Whitehead (IT Coordinator)