What's Happening Behind The Screens - Help Your Child Be Safe Online

The internet and online technologies, like mobile phones, are incredible tools. They provide an opportunity to communicate, learn, play and be entertained by content from around the world.

Like communicating in the real world, there are risks involved in interacting online. Cyberbullying, identity theft, scams, sexting and inappropriate content are some of the issues that can pose challenges for all young people — from pre–schoolers just starting to use a computer, to more experienced teens.

Knowing how to use online technologies safely, and how to deal with issues, is essential to young people having positive experiences online.

As a parent, you have an important role to play in helping to educate and guide your child online. To assist you, the Australian Communications and Media Authority's (ACMA) Cybersmart Outreach program provides free cybersafety presentations and information tailored specifically for parents. Resources can be found at www.cybersmart.gov.au.

Cybersafety Outreach Internet Safety Awareness Presentation For Parents

This internet safety awareness presentation offers an overview of cybersafety issues focussing on the interests and needs of parents. The presentation runs for around 60 minutes, and is held in your child's school. It is easy to understand, thorough, non-technical and informative. The presentation gives parents a sound understanding of cybersafety topics and provides advice on how to help children and young people stay safe online.

The parent presentation is provided by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) as part of a national program of cybersafety initiatives.   It is  to be held on:

Wednesday, 11th May at Pyalong Primary School commencing at 7.00pm

To register your attendance at Pyalong PS, please contact Lynette Hines as soon as possible as a minibus  leaving from TPS at 6.15pm is on offer.