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Industry

Development of an implementation roadmap for a proposed mandatory age verification regime for online pornography

eSafety's statement following the Government's response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs report, ‘Protecting the age of innocence’.
Seniors

Winning in a kids’ domain: older Australians skill up with online games

We've just launched Word Up, a new online game for older Australians that sharpens words skills and boosts online confidence.
Women
Young people

Additional Government funding to keep Australians safer online

The eSafety Commissioner has welcomed an additional $24.7m in direct funding as part of the 2021-22 Federal Budget.
Young people
Education

Grant funding for programs to help keep kids safe online

From today, eligible NGOs can apply for a competitive grant of up to $1 million through our Online Safety Grants Program.
Seniors
Education

Channelling creative energies online: Older Australians and social media

eSafety has launched a course on Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to help older Australians who are not yet using these social platforms.
Image-based abuse
Education

Fake Instagram profiles linking to intimate subscription service websites

Stolen images from an Instagram account and are then used on an impersonation account to redirect to supposed explicit content.
Seniors
Education

How to Zoom: a new way to learn video calling meets strong interest from older Australians

eSafety is offering a new online presentation for older Australians to learn how to use Zoom, as part of the Be Connected program.
Seniors
Research

Digital skills program creates major value for the community and connects more older Australians

eSafety and Good Things Foundation Australia welcome a recent social impact report by Swinburne University of Technology, showing the impact of the Australian Government's Be Connected program.
Seniors

Mobile banking course helps older Australians manage their money in the ‘new normal'

A new course on mobile banking will help older Australians manage their money at a time and place convenient to them, while staying safe.
Industry

Australia - Fiji partnership ready to reduce online harms

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner will form a new online safety partnership with close Pacific neighbour Fiji, and work together to tackle online harms.
Research
Young people

Safer Internet Day: Three in ten teens contacted online by strangers

Teenagers spend around two hours a day online, have four social media accounts, and are likely to have had a negative experience online.
Industry
Reporting

Anonymity online: the great balancing act of the digital age

It’s one of the most vexed issues of the digital age, but when it comes to anonymity, the right to privacy and free speech must be balanced against the right to live free from online harassment and abuse.
Seniors

New year, new ways to connect on social media for older Australians

It's a new year and we have a new course for older Australians to help them connect in a new way. It will introduce the world of social media and teach seniors what they need to use Facebook.
Industry

New checklist puts online safety front of mind for investors and venture capitalists

Investors and venture capitalists can play an important part in ensuring online platforms and services are safe for users before they invest in a company, by using eSafety’s new Investment Checklist.
Seniors

Smart speakers: a new way that tech can help older Australians

With the increasing popularity of smart speakers in Australia, older Australians may have received one for Christmas but may be wondering how it can benefit them. eSafety has a new online course to demystify smart home technology.
Research
Domestic violence

Over one quarter of domestic violence cases involve children in technology-facilitated abuse

A new research report from eSafety shows over one quarter of domestic violence cases involve children in technology-facilitated abuse.
Industry
Research

Staying virtuous in the world of virtual reality

You’ve probably heard of ‘virtual reality’, but this is just one type of immersive technology. It’s a wide-ranging term that covers augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality and haptic technologies.
Seniors

Getting older Australians connected for a COVID Christmas

Many people will be buying loved ones a new device for Christmas to keep them connected during the festive season. However, older Australians don’t just need the device, they need the confidence and skills to get the most out of it.
Research
Diverse groups

Navigating the online world: young people with intellectual disability

A new research report from the eSafety Commissioner shows that the digital environment can be a great equaliser for young people with intellectual disability, but there are challenges in navigating potential online pitfalls.
Education
Parents

Smart shopping for tech gifts this holiday season

Check out eSafety’s Gift Guide, which offers some great online safety advice for those purchasing tech gifts this summer.
Seniors
Industry

Online program for older Australians takes partnership prize

eSafety and Department of Social Services recognised for winning partnership.
Seniors
Kids

Keeping the grandkids safe online: a how-to guide for grandparents

Grandparents play a crucial role caring for children in families, so this guide will help boost their knowledge and confidence. 
Education
Diverse groups

Innovative online safety education programs get a funding boost

New Online Safety Grants will boost the safety of children, the community and those most at-risk online. 
Research
Industry

Australians think tech companies must act to stamp out online harms

Less than a quarter of Australians believe tech giants like Facebook, Instagram and Google are doing enough to protect users from harm.
Education
Parents

Open letter to Principals

eSafety is working closely with the major social media companies to get a suicide video removed and to prevent further uploads and sharing. 
Parents
Education

Joint statement regarding suicide death video on social media

eSafety has developed a series of tips to limit young people’s exposure to harmful content online and help them if they do see it.
Seniors

Bringing the store to the home: eSafety helps older Australians shop online safely

The eSafety Commissioner has launched a new course, through its Be Connected initiative, that assists older Australians accessing goods and services online, which is especially important during the pandemic.

AFL Stars unite to blow the whistle on racism and online abuse

Research

Research reveals escalating cycle of online harm in at-risk communities

Seniors

New initiative helps older Australians access online banking with confidence

Our new course, as part of the Be Connected program, will help make online banking both safer, and more accessible, to older Australians.
Research

Australia’s new landscape of post-COVID online opportunity and risk

New resources for victims of cyber abuse in diverse communities

Seniors

Empowering seniors to access vital online government services

A new eSafety training module will teach older Australians the skills they need to set up a myGov account, make Medicare claims and link to other critical government services.
Parents

AFL and eSafety Commissioner statement

Online safety for the AFL community
Parents

New global online safety advice to help parents of preschoolers

Industry

eSafety receives global internet recognition for world leading website

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