eSmart

eSafety's Parent Guide to Popular Apps

Last week, eSafety.gov held free webinars for parents and carers looking at TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and other popular apps used by young people. It included information about the different apps and tips for parents to help their children prevent potential problems and to use these app safely.

If you missed out on participating in last week’s webinar, check out the summary sheet of the presentation below.

Links, Resources & Other Information

Safety4Kids - Provides information around physical safety (road safety, stranger danger, bullying, pool safety) as well as internet safety.

FUSE Internet safety resources - Provides information for early childhood, primary and secondary students, as well as teachers, for informing students about internet safety. This content is provided by the Victorian Government and the Department of Education and Training. 

Stay Smart Online - Provides easy to understand tips and techniques for you to stay secure when working, socialising, banking, shopping or just browsing online. 

National Online Safety - Individualised guides to specific sites that are most popular with children.