No Images? Click here The good, the great, and the awesomeThis year was our biggest Safer Internet Day yet, with over 32,000 students and teachers participating in our Virtual Classroom sessions. A big thank you to the whole community for getting behind the theme of SID2017 and uniting for a better internet. Our resources and activities are available for the community to use all year round. It's time to Rewrite Your Story with JarrodThe latest short film from the Office’s Rewrite Your Story youth program—Jarrod’s story—is now available. Start discussing the cyberbullying issues in Jarrod’s story with your class today. National Day of Action 2017As we gear up for another big day of activities for National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, you can help us deliver a powerful message that bullying and violence is never okay. Learn more about the Day which will be held on Friday 17 March 2017. ClassAct Challenge #40If you post a photo you took on Facebook do you still own it? Research insights: Young and social onlineDid you know keeping connected to friends and family is the number one reason young people use social media? Our latest research explores how young people are using social media, capturing the ups and downs of being online. Where is your eSafe space?We‘ve joined forces with the Australian Library and Information Association to turn libraries into eSafe spaces. The program—now rolled out in ACT and Tasmania—aims to give library staff the confidence to assist children who are affected by cyberbullying. We’re here to help all Australians, onlineThe Government recently announced changes that will see the Office help more Australians stay safe online. We welcome the expanded role and look forward to building a safer online experience for all Australians. Don’t go breaking my heartWith February being the month of love, Commissioner Julie Inman Grant shares some tips about managing the risks of online dating. eSafety Women: Social media safety tipCheck your privacy settings for each of your social media accounts on a regular basis to ensure your personal information stays private. Sharenting: What should you do?Is it ok for parents to take and share their child’s images online? Some parents share images readily, while others hold back because they worry that their children might be embarrassed later. Games, apps and social networking: SpotafriendSpotafriend is an app for teens to connect with others around them. If you swipe right, and so does another user, then it’s a ‘match’ and you can privately chat with each other. International Women’s DayInternational Women’s Day will be held this year on 8 March with the theme #BeBoldForChange—aiming to create a more gender inclusive world. Feeling social? Follow us on LinkedInFollow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with the Office’s activities and to stay in the loop for upcoming job opportunities. |