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Helping families learn about cybersafety
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In this issue
We reveal the latest statistics on Australian children’s online habits, chat to a US expert about helping kids to be responsible digital citizens, look at what parents and carers can do to keep children safe online and examine the effects of cyberbullying.
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Kids online: The statistics
What do we know about the online habits of Australian children? For starters, research shows 95 per cent of kids aged eight to 11 years have access to the internet. We get the full picture from the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Read full article
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Helping kids create positive change
With children participating more and more in online communities, it’s vital they learn to contribute in positive ways. Parents and carers can help to set the tone for responsible online behaviour, says US expert Stephen Balkam.
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Keeping children safe online
Research shows parents and carers are the main source of advice and support when children are experiencing problems online. Here, we speak to a cybersafety expert about what you can do to keep your children safe online.
Read full article
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What to do about cyberbullying
The impacts of cyberbullying are potentially worse than the playground variety of bullying because it can be shared with a lot of people very quickly. Here’s your guide to cyberbullying – what it is, how it can affect children and when to step in. Read full article
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