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Advisories and blogposts

Explore eSafety's latest advisories and blogposts

Strong new powers and secure funding allow us to tackle online harms

The May Budget marks the start of a new era for eSafety, by providing baseline funding certainty to take us into the future.

Another big year keeping Australians safer online

The rise in Australians working, studying and socialising online due to COVID-19 has brought unanticipated challenges for eSafety in 2019-20.

Protecting voices at-risk online

The pandemic has revealed not only how fundamental technology has become to the way we work, learn, socialise and access key information and services, but also how online environments can be weaponised to perpetuate abuse.

Keeping universities safer online

Universities have always thought of themselves as communities, from the ancient idea of the “community of scholars,” right through to the modern university, which is so much more reflective of the broader community around it.

COVID-19: online safety help for women

If you are the target of online abuse remember, it is not your fault. Follow these practical steps you can take to protect yourself and to deal with the abuse.

Why Zoom bombed when it should have soared

As COVID-19 changed the way the world works, learns and plays, Zoom rapidly became the darling of the internet.

COVID-19: 5 steps to keep students safe during online learning

Rapid transition has increased and intensified a range of online safety risks for students, teachers and parents

All nations confront an online threat to children

Just as we are all practicing social distancing and frequent hand-washing during the COVID-19 pandemic, so must we model responsible, safe and respectful behaviour online, too.

COVID-19: Online risks, reporting and response

The COVID-19 crisis has brought about a major shift in the online behavior of Australians. Though almost unimaginable now, only a few weeks have passed since workers and students filled offices, schools and universities in person.

Domestic violence

COVID-19: online safety help for domestic and family violence workers

The technology we use to stay connected can also be used to inflict domestic and family violence.

COVID-19: Open letter to Australia's school principals and teachers

eSafety is developing more resources, including virtual classrooms for children, to support educators, parents and students in the coming weeks and months, in response to the pandemic.

COVID-19: Protecting children from online abuse

Tips to reduce your child's exposure to unwanted contact online, particularly from sexual predators.

COVID-19: keeping schools and learning safe online

How schools can support students, staff and families online during COVID-19.

COVID-19: an online safety kit for parents and carers

Make the best of being stuck at home by ensuring you can find reliable information, stay connected with family and friends, and help your children stay safe online.

COVID-19: online safety tips to help older Australians with social distancing

How to use the internet safely to monitor the coronavirus situation, stay connected and shop while practising social distancing.

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