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A big year keeping Australians safer online

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant takes a look back on the year that was, highlighting the ways eSafety continues to keep Australians safe online.

Online safety education: Targeting behaviours rather than technologies

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant discusses best-practice approaches to eSafety education for young people—from the home right through a child’s educational journey—to drive meaningful and positive behavioural change online.

Leading the way with safety by design

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant provides an update on the safety by design consultation process with industry, young people and parents, including next steps from here.

The importance of a strong community in keeping kids safe online

Mel and Alex, two of eSafety’s dedicated investigators, showcase how the Cyberreport team strive to promote and create safer online communities for Australian children.

Tethered to domestic violence through technology-facilitated abuse

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant discusses the ways technology is used to stalk, harass and control women in domestic violence situations, and the new eSafetyWomen online training available to help frontline workers deal with these issues.

The online onslaught can cause invisible scars

Greg Scott from the eSafety Cyberreport team discusses the concerning way young people are daring each other to view extreme content online, the possible consequences, and what can be done to minimise such risks.

Keeping our kids safe from hidden dangers online

Dave Willey, senior investigator with eSafety’s Cyberreport team, shares tips on how to help minimise the risks to your child’s safety from sinister threats online.

Online child abuse material has no place in our community

Toby Dagg, Manager of eSafety’s Cyberreport team, talks about how a stronger community can create a safer online environment for children.

A community of collaboration—the key to protecting children online

At the outset of National Child Protection Week, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant highlights the work of the Cyberreport team who play a crucial role in a collaborative community to help protect children from exploitation online.

Tech and tots—parents are the frontline of defence

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant discusses the challenges and risks of giving your children internet-connected devices, and the new resources available for parents to help manage these risks and keep them safe online.

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Beware: the ‘sextortion’ scam

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant sheds light on an email scam threatening Australians with claims of hacking and sextortion, including advice on what to do if you receive a similar email.

Safety by design - embedding protection for online users at the design stage

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant discusses the need for online platforms and services to embed safety by design from the outset, and the development of a framework to provide practical guidance on this.

Protecting and promoting women's voices online

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant discusses the latest pilot initiative from the eSafety Office, Women Influencing Tech Spaces (WITS), to help women combat cyber abuse.

13 Reasons Why: what every parent needs to know

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant highlights new support materials for young people who may be affected by season two of 13 Reasons Why.

Six ways to protect your information online

Companies are learning more and more about us through the data they collect from our online activity, like what we’re buying online and personal information we include on our social profiles—there’s a lot of data to collect!

Four tips for helping your friend being bullied online

Four tips for helping your friend being bullied online

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Educating the frontline - empowering women through technology

This International Women’s Day we’re pledging to ‘leave no women behind’ through our eSafety Women program, designed to reach all women whose lives are affected by tech.

We must all step up to support young Australians to combat cyberbullying (and seek help)

We must all step up to support young Australians to combat cyberbullying (and seek help)

The deadly connections feeding eating disorders

Eating disorders claim the lives of more people than any other psychiatric disorder.

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Future leaders standing up to online abuse

Future leaders have the power to shape our society for the better in this rapidly changing digital world.

The 4 Rs of online safety

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant unpacks the 4 Rs of online safety that we need to be instilling in young people—respect, resilience, responsibility, and reasoning.

Five ways to change up your digital reputation

Our Youth Advisor Silje shares some valuable tips to ensure that your digital reputation is a true reflection of you.

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There's nothing harmless about image-based abuse

According to reports, an intimate image of a young woman wearing a Richmond player’s premiership medal was shared without her consent.

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Fighting for a respectful (online) society

Fighting for a respectful (online) society

Instagram and Facebook Live: Redefining living in the moment

Our youth advisor Silje gives us the low-down on live streaming and shares some useful tips on how to do it safely.

Combatting cyberbullying on multiple fronts

Recent calls for new laws criminalising cyberbullying are understandable responses from those who make and enforce the law. But will a new criminal offence prevent this from happening to another child?

Are we allowing strangers into our lounge rooms through our children's technology?

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant talks about the dangerous consequences of handing over internet-connected, camera-enabled devices to children, and shares ways to reduce the risk of your child being exploited online

Protecting children in the darkest places

The CyberReport team supports National Child Protection Week by focusing its efforts exclusively on combatting child sexual abuse material, deleting it at the source.

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Is there such a thing as "safe sexting"?

Few people know that the term “sexting” was first used by the Australian media a decade ago when sending sexy photos were primarily delivered via text message.

Social engineering: a very human problem

Toby Dagg explains the dangers of social engineering and how best to protect yourself from being manipulated online.

You give me yours and I'll give you mine

Our resident Youth Advisor Silje gives insights into why young people share their passwords and some clever alternatives to share instead.

Pornography is everyone's business

The eSafety Office convened its first meeting with online safety experts to develop a shared understanding of the issues associated with young people’s exposure to pornography and to help shape possible policy measures.

Can parenting be outsourced in the sharing economy?

Recent media reports have highlighted how parents across Australia and the connected world are looking more and more at ‘sharing economy’ platforms to get their endless to-do lists done—but is it safe?

Location, location, location

The recent release of Snapchat’s latest feature, Snap Map, seems to have gotten teens hooked, parents worried, and a whole bunch of people confused about whether location-based services are a good or bad idea. We take you through the pros and cons

Is your child at risk of self-harm or suicide?

If you’re concerned about your child’s susceptibility to self-harm or suicide that may be influenced by harmful content online, be proactive, talk about it, look out for signs, and familiarise yourself with the support available to you and your child.

Tackling online pornography on many fronts

The Government recently responded to a Senate References Committee on Environment and Communications report on Harm being done to Australian children through access to pornography on the Internet.

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