Cyber Safety

The Cyber Safety Project FAMILIES PORTAL:

https://cybersafetyproject.com.au/families/

Building a common language in our school community, provides us with the insights and information about popular social networking and online gaming platforms for young people today. A positive and healthy family environment where digital use is encouraged, but managed effectively can be a tough balance. As a school community we want to ensure our children stay safe online and build positive digital habits and relationships online.

Please check out the Cyber Safety and Digital Wellbeing Online Workshop. Use the code word OATLANDS to get 50% off at the checkout!

Use the following resources to continue having these vital conversations at home. Having an open door policy for our kids to ask "why?" and understand the negative and positive experiences that can happen online are vital.

Conversation Checklist:

Family Digital Use Agreement:

CYBER SAFETY PROJECT BLOG:

Please read the following about the latest devices, apps and platforms that your kids might be using or wanting to use. Sam, Trent and Jaz have some really valuable information to share.

https://www.cybersafetyproject.com.au/blog

CYBER SAFETY TIPS:

When working on a device at home you may like to consider the following to keep your family safe online:

• Setting clear expectations for use of and access to digital technologies and online experiences in their home and within public spaces
• Engaging in ongoing conversations about Cyber Safety, netiquette and digital footprints to reduce the risk of misuse and cyber bullying incidents
• Developing a shared language of cyber safety and digital technologies
• Modelling, sharing and exploring the positive potential of the internet and digital technologies
• Balancing screen time with other activities
• Encouraging children to be in the same room as an adult when using their device, to promote safer use.
• Using strong privacy settings and passwords and collectively updating these regularly
• Being aware of the age restrictions for children using online platforms and social media apps (i.e. Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok over 13+ years of age)

It is integral to establish clear protocols and procedures when working in online spaces, including reviewing and considering the safety and appropriateness of online tools and communities. Please use the resources below to assist your family with online safety:

The Cyber Safety Project 

https://www.cybersafetyproject.com.au/

Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner https://www.esafety.gov.au/