Eye-Opening Online Habits of Australian Kids in 2024 – Simple Steps for Schools and Parents to Improve Wellbeing

The Cyber Safety Project has released its latest “Teens and Screens” report, providing critical insights into the online habits of Australian kids in 2024.
How to Help Young People Transition to Secondary School

There’s no doubt the transition to secondary school marks a huge milestone in a young person’s life. Amongst the excitement, parents and students can be overwhelmed by the challenges the transition to secondary school may bring, particularly when it comes to new online experiences. Here are four key areas to help students make a positive transition to secondary school.
Using Virtual Reality for Good

While VR has certainly revolutionised the gaming and entertainment industries, its impact goes much deeper, touching various aspects of society and human experience. We’ve taken a look at five incredible ways industries are using VR technology in situations that would otherwise be dangerous, impossible or cost-prohibitive.
Five Ways to Unplug for Global Day of Unplugging

In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s crucial for busy families to find time to disconnect from digital devices and reconnect with each other. Here are five simple and practical ways to unplug and rejuvenate. Why not make an unplug pledge and register for this year’s Global Day of Unplugging.
Digital Discipline: Five Ways to Foster Healthy Tech Habits in Kids

In this digital age, the virtual landscape is as much a part of our children’s environment as the physical one. Just as we teach our kids to navigate the complexities of the real world, it is crucial we guide them in developing healthy digital habits. This guidance will help them harness the positive aspects of technology while safeguarding their mental and emotional wellbeing.
The Digital Dilemma: Nurturing Mindful Screen Time for Children

In an age where digital landscapes dominate much of our daily lives, the impact of screen time on children has become a growing concern for parents and guardians. As these devices weave their way into the fabric of childhood, it’s crucial to recognise the benefits of ‘unplugging’ and to encourage a balanced relationship with technology.
Snap, Chat, Repeat: How Young People Are Interacting With AI Everyday

Children are deeply entrenched in a digital world, continuously interacting with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence as a part of their everyday. This article aims to enlighten parents about how children engage with AI and advanced technology that they may not wholly understand. By increasing the literacy of parents, we hope to empower you to have conversations with the children in your care about how they can use this technology safely and ethically.
The Power of Checking In: ‘R U OK?’ Day & Online Connections

At the Cyber Safety Project, we are deeply committed to ensuring that young people know what resources are out there if something is going wrong for them, both online and offline. Well-being is one of our central focuses. R U OK? Day is a day for initiating deep conversations and quick check-ins to connect with people before they are in crisis and to guide them in the right direction.
Digital Wellbeing

Similar to general wellbeing, digital wellbeing underpins the three key pillars of physical, mental and social health, but in an online sense. See our top tips for keeping your digital wellbeing in check.
Opel Kids Phone: The safest smartphone for kids

For years, parents have been reaching out to the Cyber Safety Project for tips, tricks and recommendations when introducing a child to their very first smartphone. Opel Mobile’s newest SmartKids Phone may be the answer we have all been looking for.