Information for online safety
Please open and read these vital documents, provided by ThinkUKnow, regarding online safety and use of digital devices.
ThinkUKnow is a free, evidence-based cyber safety program that provides accessible cyber safety education to parents, carers and teachers through schools and organisations across Australia.
ThinkUKnow uses a network of trained law enforcement members and accredited volunteers from our program partner organisations to deliver the cyber safety education presentations nationwide.
Originally developed in the United Kingdom by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre, ThinkUKnow Australia was established by the AFP in 2009.
ThinkUKnow is a partnership between Microsoft Australia, Datacom and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and is delivered in collaboration with the New South Wales Police Force, Northern Territory Police, Queensland Police Service, South Australia Police, Tasmania Police, Western Australia Police and Neighbourhood Watch Australasia (from the ThinkUKnow website)
Protecting your Reputation (PDF 678 KB)
Family Internet Safety Contract (PDF 522 KB)
Student safety online - social media
The following information is vital reading for all parents due to the increasing use of social media and the ongoing issues our children face. All parents should be aware of what apps children are using, how they operate and the risks involved.
Your Reputation and Social Media (PDF 5222 KB)
Child protection
As children become more involved in the world beyond school and home, they sadly need to be made aware of the dangers they may face. These attachments may assist you to discuss with your child how to stay safe and where to go for further information.