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Cyber Safety Spotlight: Squid Game

This week we would like to inform you of a new, concerning digital trend. Squid Game has recently become the most streamed Netflix show ever. The show from South Korea features characters competing in a series of “children’s schoolyard” games where failure results in death. 

The themes and subject matter of this show are highly inappropriate and harmful for children. The show’s popularity has seen a sharp rise in content related to it appearing online, increasing the likelihood that children may be unintentionally exposed to the show online. Some common online spaces where content related to the show is accessible include Netflix, YouTube, social media sites including TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, and children’s digital games such as Roblox and more.

The Cyber Safety Project has shared a fantastic blog post that provides parents and carers with a look at the show and how we can protect and prevent children from accessing this harmful content. 

We strongly recommend all parents and carers read this article and take the recommended steps to safeguard our children when they are online.

Upcoming Parent & Carer Webinars

The eSafety Commissioner run a fantastic array of free informative parent and carer webinars throughout the year. These valuable sessions cover a range of topics that equip parents and carers with knowledge and resources to help them and their children navigate the ever-changing online landscape. Topics and upcoming dates available in Term 4 include:

eSafety parent guide to digital technologies and mental health

Tuesday 26 October 7:30 - 8:30pm

Tuesday 9 November 7:30 - 8:30pm

Thursday 18 November 12:30 - 1:30pm

eSafety's parent guide to online gaming

Monday 15 November 12:30 - 1:30pm

Wednesday 24 November 7:30 - 8:30pm

You can view and book in for these terrific sessions at the following link:

Important eSmart Resources  

Please check out these fantastic eSmart resources to keep up to date with current hot topics and strategies you can use at home.  

Rangeview eSmart Team