Internet Safety
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- NetAlert
Funded by the Australian government to help children and families stay safe on the Internet. NetAlert provides free downloads of internet filters and practical advice about internet safety. NetAlert also provides a hotline for internet safety and age specific websites, including:
- CyberNetrix
An interactive website on internet safety
- Wise Up To It
Real life stories about young people's experiences on the Internet.
- Cybersmart Teens
Helps families and young people to find out how to be cybersmart and use the internet safely. Offers a young person's guide to smart internet surfing, chatting and emailing.
- Hector's World
A fun, interactive website with colouring in, puzzles and downloads to teach you about cyber safety.
- The Easy Guide to Socialising Online
Provides information on how internet users can protect themselves and their information when using social networking sites, search engines and online games.