These days having “the talk” can mean something completely different, i.e. having a conversation with your child about how they can ensure they’re being safe online.
Whatever your concern as a parent, don’t stress! There are helpful resources for creating good digital citizens, as well as learning about what Minecraft is.
Cyberparent Web App A web app provided by The Australian Multicultural Foundation which encourages safe and healthy Internet use in Australian homes. Available in a total of 17 different languages.
Internet Safety for Kids In this free tutorial, learn tips and strategies to keep your kids safe from hackers, predators and cyberbullies.
Digital Citizenship The Digital Citizenship website provides practical advice to students, teachers and parents on the responsible use of technology, addressing safe and ethical online behaviour.
raisingchildren.net.au Provides information on various parenting topics for a range of ages. Subjects include screen time, cyber-bullying and sexting.
Common Sense Media Videos about managing media with children based on their age and provides media recommendations for all ages.
15 in-game currencies every parent should know about Covers various in-game currencies, things you should know if using in-game currency and how much they roughly convert to in real-life money.
LGBTQ cyberbullying: A guide for parents and educators LGBTQ youth are at higher risk of being bullied online. This guide offers advice for parents and educators to help LGBTQ cyberbullying victims.
Bullying. No Way! Bullying. No Way! aims to create learning environments where every student and school community member is safe, supported, respected and valued.
Childnet Childnet’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. Provides various resources that help you guide kids on how to safely use the internet.
NET Cetera Aimed at parents of tweens, this resource offers tips and advice on screen time, online socialising, cyber bullying, filtering and blocking, cell phones, apps, security and privacy.
Digital Citizenship Resources for the Home You don’t have to be an expert on texting, Instagram, Minecraft -- or whatever else your kids are into -- to have "the talk" on staying safe online.
Minecraft Safety Tips for Parents of Mine Crafters How to ensure your child is staying safe while playing Minecraft.
What Is Roblox? How to ensure that your child is staying safe while playing Roblox.
eSafety Parents Online safety information for parents and carers, covering a range of important topics.
The eSafety Guide Learn about the latest games, apps and social media, including how to protect your information and report harmful content.
Data Privacy in Elementary School Guidelines that parents can use to handle digital usage better and protect their children’s safety and digital privacy.
Cyberbullying Research Centre Dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents.
Family Gaming Database Through succinct parent-friendly games information, unusual game lists and our Game Finder tool we connect families with amazing, affordable video games that are valued by adults and children.