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.
Wholesome video games for kids
Looking for some wholesome video games? Something the whole family will enjoy and will also leave your children with strong values and useful skills? We have some right here, along with some top tips for safe gaming.
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.
Friend or Foe: How to Spot a Catfish
Catfishing is when someone pretends to be someone else on the internet, usually on social media or gaming platforms. Here we share some common warning signs to recognise a catfish and what you can do if you come across one.
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.
Minecraft Education Edition: A Snapshot for Parents and Educators
Minecraft Education Edition is a popular educational version of the beloved sandbox game, Minecraft, which has been designed specifically for learning purposes. It offers a wide range of benefits for children’s development, creativity and problem-solving skills while ensuring a safe and controlled environment. We explore how to use Minecraft Education Edition and highlight its safety features and the numerous advantages it brings to a child’s education.
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.
Engaging Younger Learners in Online Safety – Cyber Safety Project team up with Pevan & Sarah
We need young people to have an enduring strategy for managing their own cyber safety and digital wellbeing that is effective, fun and memorable. That’s why we’ve partnered up with Pevan & Sarah to create this brand new, catchy video for you to sing along to in your classroom!
Cyber Safety Project team up with The FUSE Cup
Today, more people today play online games than watch TV. With the rise of the metaverse and virtual communities there has never been a more important time to engage with kids to discuss inclusive, healthy and safe game play.
Christmas Tech Gift Guide
Tech gadgets are undoubtedly among the most popular gifts for kids landing under Christmas trees around the world. No matter the tech gift this year, be sure to follow our 3 steps to Plan, Prevent and Protect so your child can enjoy using their new technology safely.
