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Rare Disease Day - 28 February

Did you know that there are more than 6000 identified rare diseases? Today is #RareDiseaseDay 2023. Helping to build awareness of rare diseases is important because 1 in 20 people will live with a rare disease at some point in their life. Regardless of this, there is no cure for the majority of rare diseases, and many go undiagnosed. Rare Disease Day helps to improve access to care, treatment, and knowledge amongst the general public of rare diseases and encourages researchers and decision-makers to address the needs of those living with rare diseases.

JS 3, UP1, UP2 and UP3 all participated in Rare Disease Day on Tuesday 28/02. We read a story about Friendship, talked about friends who might be sick and unable to play outside with us and how we can make them feel better. We then wrote about the story and coloured in a picture.

eSaftey

Safer Internet Day is a global event that brings together communities, families, schools and organisations from more than 200 countries to help create safer online spaces. 

This worldwide initiative is celebrating 20 years in 2023, making it a great time to reflect as well as look forward. 

Technology has evolved dramatically in the past two decades and the benefits have been huge. These developments have also exposed us to many risks with real-world impacts, making online safety awareness even more important.   

That's why we are calling on Australians to Connect. Reflect. Protect.  

Connect safely and with purpose – by keeping apps and devices secure and using social media in positive ways. 

Reflect before we act – by taking a moment to consider how what we do and say online may affect others. 

Protect ourselves and others with knowledge – by telling family, friends or colleagues about eSafety and how we can help.   

By doing these simple things, we can work towards making every day a Safer Internet Day.

For more information on Safer Internet Day 2023 and stay up to date with all the latest campaign resources from eSafety Commissioner.

The eSafety Commission has provided lots of information for everyone, to help us be more aware of the risks, associated with online activity.

There are links for parents and carers, young people, kids, seniors and women.

Here is a booklet to read to your child/ren to start very important discussions on internet safety.

Akaysha

-Technology