Australian Government site promoting a safe online environment for all families, especially children. Includes practical information and advice, details on free internet content filters and a section on frequently asked questions.
NetAlert site »
StaySmartOnline
Designed to help home users and businesses stay smart online. Includes information on securing PCs and smart shopping. Staysmart site »
Australian Communications and Media Authority
Includes Cybersafety documents for parents and library staff and links to comprehensive information on Cybersmart Kids page.ACMA site »
Bullying
Bullying. No way!
Created by Australia’s educational communities; teachers, parents, students, staff and curriculum officers throughout Australia. Aims to provide an information sharing resource and includes information on legislation, policies/procedures teacher materials and support services. Bullying.No way! »
Kids Help Line
Free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Website includes comprehensive “Infosheets” on topics including Bullying, Eating Disorders & Drug and Alcohol use. KidsHelpLine »
Privacy
Privacy
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner site brings together information on how The Privacy Act 1988 protects personal information. Includes information pages on IT and Internet issues. Privacy »
Reporting Inappropriate Online Material
Australian residents can complain directly to ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) about online content they believe is prohibited by law (including Spam).ACMA »
Scams
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Its primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws. Website includes information for consumers on legislation and making a complaint. ACCC »
Australian Securities and Investment Commission
Australia’s corporate, markets, and financial services regulator. Website provides information on whom to contact for complaints regarding any aspect of a financial service or product such as superannuation, managed funds, financial advice, insurance, credit or deposit accounts.ASIC »
Scamwatch
Website includes information on known scams and provides opportunity to lodge complaints. Scamwatch »
Snopes
Informal “Urban legend” site including information on rumours and scams.Snopes »
Children’s Sites
Cybersmart Kids
A guide to smart internet surfing, chatting and emailing. For Cyber rules, select Littlies, Kids or Young People CyberSmartKids »
Netty's World
Fun activities to help your children learn about safety on the internet Netty's World »
