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01 Aug 2022... All parents want their children to be safe when learning and playing online. These short videos and easy-to-read advice sheets will give you the confidence to talk with your children about online safety. They include tips to help them stay safe plus information about social media, safer online gaming and online bullying.

01 May 2019... Image-based abuse is when an intimate image is shared, or threatened to be shared, without the consent of the person in that image. This guide explains what an 'intimate image' is, how to make a report and how to get help.

01 Nov 2020... This Easy English booklet is written for people with Down Syndrome and has information about using money online. This includes the different ways you can use online banking, online shopping and other online services.

01 Nov 2020... On this page, learn how to verify or report an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) impersonation scam and get to know some of the warning signs of phone, email and SMS tax scams.

A scam is a trick developed by unscrupulous people to steal your money or personal information. This resource lists the types of scams and gives advice on how to protect yourself and what you can do to take action against scams.

01 May 2019... This guide provides information on where and how to get support if technology is being used to abuse, control or frighten you.

01 May 2019... This guide details some of the ways to help your children stay connected online while also keeping themselves, and you, safe.

01 Aug 2016... This factsheet explains what a scam is, describes the most common ones and provides advice how you can avoid them.

01 Dec 2016... The Little Black Book of Scams is recognised internationally as an important tool for consumers and small businesses to learn about scams including the most common scams to watch out for, the different ways scammers can contact you, the tools scammers use to trick you the warning signs. how to protect yourself, and where you can find help.

01 Nov 2020... This Easy English booklet is written for people with Down Syndrome and has information about using the internet including social media. This includes the different ways you can use the internet and how to stay safe.

01 May 2020... This booklet explains the concept of technology-facilitated abuse and how to get help if it happens.Technology-facilitated abuse is behaviour that uses digital technology to harass, monitor, impersonate or threaten someone in order to control, frighten or humiliate them.

28 May 2021... The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reminds people to protect their personal information at tax time.

A collection of online safety advice and resources developed by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner about domestic and family violence, adult cyber abuse, and image-based abuse, including resources for parents and carers, resources for school teachers and basic digital skills. Resources are available in pdf, audio and video format.

The Online Safety Campaign raises awareness of the new Online Safety Act 2021, which commenced on 23 January 2022. The new laws protect Australians from serious online abuse, including image-based abuse, child cyberbullying and seriously harmful or dangerous online content.

01 May 2019... An abusive partner or ex-partner may use technology to attack, humiliate or control you. This guide lists signs that your technology is being misused.

01 Mar 2023... How you can avoid receiving a scam and what to do if you suspect you received an ATO impersonation scam via email, SMS or phone.

01 Apr 2019... The online safety, Start the Chat Campaign is about helping everyone in a child's life to have a conversation about online safety. The youngest generation of children are the first to grow up in a fully connected digital world - for them, the online world is now just as much a part of their lives as the offline world. It is important to be proactive and talk about online safety early and often. This advertising material provides links to more information on cyberbullying on the eSafety website that can be used in your community.

This guide provides information on protecting your personal information. It explains how scammers might steal personal information and outlines tips you can follow to make protecting your personal information part of your day.

This film is about a group of high-school friends posting a rumour about a rival. The rumour sparks a chain reaction that leaves no one untouched. Cyberbullying, sexting, filmed fights and police action ensue - will these friends avoid being tagged forever?

15 Feb 2023... Instructions on how to update your bank account details using your Medicare online account or Express Plus Medicare mobile app.

01 Feb 2022... The topics of suicide and self-harm will appear in many facets of a young person's life and it can be difficult for parents to approach these topics. #chatsafe for parents and carers is designed to guide parents and carers when they're having conversations about suicide with the young people in their lives.

01 Jun 2021... This booklet explains what cyberbullying is, how to report it, and how to get help if you are under 18 old and bullied online.

01 Nov 2019... This booklet for children and adults helps the reader understand how to stay safe online, the concepts of privacy and online friends, and how to get help if something goes wrong.

01 Aug 2020... Information on how scammers are using the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic to take advantage of people across Australia and the three main types of scams we are seeing.

01 Feb 2019... This is a simple language poster created for waiting and counselling rooms. It helps clients identify whether they may be experiencing technology facilitated abuse.

01 May 2019... This guide provides tips on using the security features on your phones, tablets or computer.

This guide covers some of the key online safety issues for young people and includes a range of practical tips and advice on what to do if things go wrong. You can also find a list of important services that can offer extra support.

01 Nov 2020... This Easy English booklet is written for people with Down Syndrome and has information about using the internet to keep in touch with other people through email, social media, online dating and using the internet at work. It also has information about online bullying.

15 Feb 2023... Instructions on how to update your address and contact details using your Medicare online account or Express Plus Medicare mobile app.

01 May 2020... This booklet and poster explain the concept of image-based abuse and how to get help if it happens. Image-based abuse means sharing or threatening to share an intimate image or video without the consent of the person shown in it. This includes images of a person without the religious or cultural attire they usually wear in public, such as a niqab or turban.

A guide to how teachers can support safe online communication about suicide.

This guide helps new users to download and navigate the Cyber Parent Web App. It also provides trainers and facilitators with a plan, tools and some tips on running a training session about the interactive learning tool CyberParent.

This web app encourages safe and healthy internet use. It equips parents with the knowledge and confidence to identify early warning signs and seek appropriate support from Australian service providers.

In 2018, Orygen developed the world’s first evidence-based guidelines for young people to communicate safely online about suicide. In collaboration with a number of international organisations, we have now translated guidelines for young people across the world.

01 May 2019... This guide provides safety tips on social media use, advice on what to do if you experienced abuse and how to get help.

12 May 2023... It’s easy to claim, update your details, and access your statements with an online account.