Children under 5
The eSafety Early Years program provides advice on how parents and carers can support young children to have safe and enjoyable experiences online.
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Online safety picture book and song
More resources
Learn how to talk to your child about online safety as soon as they start using digital devices.
Use these tips to teach your child to ask for help when they are online.
Find out how to choose good content so your child gets the most out of their screen time.
Explore the practical ways parents and carers can tackle online safety issues for children, from birth to 5 years old.
Avoid tech tantrums by creating a family agreement for device use in your home, with the help of our friends from Play School.
Share this fun activity book with young children to show them how to use digital technologies in a safe and positive way,
Find out about play-based learning experiences that families can use to help young children learn and practice online safety skills.
Discover a suite of resources designed to help our very youngest Australians have safe and enjoyable experiences online.
eSafety teams up with Play School
More skills and advice
Find more information that is relevant to parents and carers of children under 5.
How to get the online safety basics right for preschoolers, kids and teenagers.
How to build your child's digital intelligence and help them act responsibly online.
How to work out when your child is ready for online access, their own smartphone, or social media.
How to use parental controls and other tools to maximise online safety in your home.
How to help your child to stay in control of their personal information, online photos and social media identity.
Last updated: 22/08/2024